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gab13by13

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15. The only small light in the tunnel

Fri Jul 4, 2025, 09:55 AM

Jul 4

is that I believe there are many more good people in America than Nazis, but I refuse to whistle past the graveyard.

I must have gotten 20 texts yesterday to donate to politicians' campaign funds, waiting that long is too late. I donate to the ACLU and Indivisible. I see that a women's movement organized pro-democracy events today all across the country, something Ken Martin should be doing.

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I feel & hurt with you, but you MUST celebrate your wonderful country today [View all] Bernardo de La Paz Jul 4 OP

Not long ago, I heard a French news person say something like: Walleye Jul 4 #1

I just returned from a visit to France and I was surprised at the positivity toward America. yardwork Jul 4 #8

Maybe the French could help US HarryM Jul 4 #22

They helped us the first time.... yardwork Jul 4 #28

it was only when USAid was dismantled NJCher Jul 4 #24

It will not be easy to reinstate USAID gab13by13 Jul 4 #26

What a kind, thoughtful, encouraging post. Tom Rinaldo Jul 4 #2

You are most welcome. It is heartfelt. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jul 4 #30

There is nothing to celebrate by this patriot who believes in democracy. gab13by13 Jul 4 #3

I agree 110% with you. chicoescuela Jul 4 #5

You can do both at the same time. The US of A is worth fighting for and worth celebrating. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jul 4 #7

Thank you for your support and encouragement Martin Eden Jul 4 #4

Grim determination is what is needed. An angry warrior is a dead warrior Bernardo de La Paz Jul 4 #37

Sorry but I can't Mystery sage Jul 4 #6

If you are unable to see how Canadian sovereignty, economy and friendships are hurting Bernardo de La Paz Jul 4 #16

In Amsterdam in 1944, a neighbor of Anne Frank gab13by13 Jul 4 #9

I have better things to do than celebrate a shithole country, Autumn Jul 4 #10

It seems and feels like one now, but it is not actually a shithole country. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jul 4 #11

Tell me. Are you afraid to go grocery shopping because you might not get to Autumn Jul 4 #13

Yup, our great country is being governed based on fear and retribution. gab13by13 Jul 4 #20

The only small light in the tunnel gab13by13 Jul 4 #15

I put out my flag. I refuse to give up my patriotism Emile Jul 4 #12

My flag is always out. gab13by13 Jul 4 #18

I will celebrate that I have lived most of my life in a country that of personal freedom. That country is now gone. Lonestarblue Jul 4 #14

"There will be hard times until the corner is turned..." OldBaldy1701E Jul 4 #17

It's a three-day weekend this year Torchlight Jul 4 #19

Very kind Kali Jul 4 #21

Thank you. The US population is about 340 million... CaptainTruth Jul 4 #23

Well and truly written. . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jul 4 #25

Define it for me please. gab13by13 Jul 4 #35

This 4th is different. I'm celebrating what we were, mourning what we've become Vogon_Glory Jul 4 #27

I completely understand that perspective and the hope. Well stated. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jul 4 #29

At this moment in time... llmart Jul 4 #31

Thank you! redwitch Jul 4 #32

I appreciate the optimism Taraman Jul 4 #33

We need to reclaim the USA Simple-truth2025 Jul 4 #34

No thanks, nothing to celebrate unless you have a one way ticket out of shithole USA. nt ImNotGod Jul 4 #36

Bernardo de La Paz............ Upthevibe Jul 4 #38

Here's Zohran Mamdani on it... ck4829 Jul 4 #39

That's the kind of sentiment I endorse. Thanks for bringing it. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jul 4 #41

There are still good people here, and good things here. But it's all under attack. Wingus Dingus Jul 4 #40

Thank you godsentme Jul 4 #42

No usedtobedemgurl Jul 4 #43

I will toast to your honorable statement sometime next month from Prague peacebuzzard Jul 5 #44

If I was living in Canada I might share your optimism. Hard to celebrate what used to be. Vinca Jul 5 #45