It’s weird how Democrats always seem to find a reason to hate on America every July 4th, pretty much going back to the late 60’s, but, we see a lot more of this during the Internet era
‘It’s hard to be patriotic this Independence Day’
For many, the Fourth of July is synonymous with jubilation; fireworks, parades, hot dogs, and flashy displays of red, white, and blue. For others, it’s a day of reflection on the meaning behind patriotism.
This year, the Fourth marks the 246-year commemoration of the second continental congress passing the United States Declaration of Independence, repudiating British rule and advocating for equitable freedom. Often credited as being the essence of Americana, the Declaration of Independence fell short on its promise for some. Since its ratification, the document failed to include both the genocides of indigenous communities and those who were abducted and forced into American slavery, which until 1865, was still not federally illegal.
Sigh. Did Abigail Rosen at the at the Martha’s Vineyard Times actually read the Declaration of Independence? Does she understand it is not the Constitution? I’m pretty darned confident that I need not explain the purpose of either nor the differences.
The declaration challenged the King of Great Britain: “For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury,” one excerpt reads. “He has plundered our seas, ravaged our Coasts, burnt our towns, and destroyed the lives of our people” — sentiments that even now, Americans can relate to with concern to the U.S. government.
We can relate to, because we see government taking power, assuming power, dictating power over the Citizens…oh, wait, that’s not what Abigail means as she posts from the uber-rich area of Martha’s Vineyard
Recent United States Supreme Court actions — the reversing of Roe v. Wade, and efforts to hinder climate change mitigation — add to local conversations, such as the Oak Bluffs select board’s refusal to acknowledge and raise the Juneteenth Flag, a symbol of African American independence.
Current affairs add weight to the already-troubled and solemn history regarding the relationship among the United States and indigenous and Black communities, and in turn, triggers some Americans to rethink the meaning of patriotism; some, declining to celebrate Independence Day altogether.
NAACP MV President Arthur Hardy-Doubleday told The Times that this year, finding cause to embrace and celebrate the holiday, is particularly challenging. “It’s hard to be patriotic this Independence Day,” he said, “given the recent decisions of the Supreme Court.”
Have you ever noticed that Conservatives never have a problem celebrating Independence Day, regardless of what’s going on? Regardless of which party has the White House? Of what the Supreme Court has ruled on? We’re always ready.
Echoing the sentiment, Martha’s Vineyard Diversity Coalition, via Sandra Pimentel stated, “While many of us who call ourselves Americans celebrate Independence Day with grateful delight, parades and fireworks, the recent reflection on our history and the truth that relates to it helps us to understand that Independence Day does not generate the same feelings of joy for all of us. The Martha’s Vineyard Diversity Coalition believes that we as a people have the capacity to fully understand the reality of our history and in the process of learning we can come together in a way that allows all of us to feel and experience freedom equally and together.”
Diversity? Only around 3.7% are black, 1.5% are Hispanic, around .3% are Asian. Most seem to be uber-white rich Democrats.
Of course, there are plenty more articles like this, and the Facebook and Twitter wankers are hating on it. Like this boob
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