jerazo
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Happy white man day! This 4th is a celebration of whiteness and patriarchal rule and I can’t pretend otherwise. A lot of us are less free than a year ago and I’m finding it hard to participate in this performative ritual of pretending America is a beacon of freedom and prosperity. No thanks.
10:33 AM - Jul 04, 2023
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Mary OContrary
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Yep, I haven’t been into July 4th celebrations for a few years now. MAGA ruined it for me with their claims of patriotism and flag waving as though they were the only true Americans. And now with freedoms being taken away, I just can’t anymore.
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10:41 AM - Jul 04, 2023
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jerazo
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In response to Mary OContrary.
Yeah….it’s hard to celebrate the freedom:independence of a few while ignoring the oppression of many. Can’t do it.
11:47 AM - Jul 04, 2023
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Mary OContrary
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CA Gov Newsom sent out an email this AM talking about what true freedom means. It was inspiring... except that it completely missed mentioning that true freedom also means POC and LGBTQ have the same rights and are treated equally. It bothered me so much that I emailed him about it.

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12:11 PM - Jul 04, 2023
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Matt Egan he/him/his
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Their jingoism that started with the hilariously self named "tea baggers" and conflating blind nationalism with true patriotism ruined it for me too. That, and fireworks scaring the shit out of my pets; also idiot neighbors shooting off fireworks that land on my roof 2 yrs ago.
11:01 AM - Jul 04, 2023
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Mary OContrary
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Yes, the fireworks in our neighborhood have been relentless, going off for weeks already and will probably continue for weeks longer. Happens every year with zero regard for pets or veterans suffering from PTSD.
11:11 AM - Jul 04, 2023
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