The more I look around the blogosphere today, the more I see how The Modern American Right is making this day about themselves and not about the country we live in. I wrote about this yesterday, but I thought that it would be nice to parallel what progressives ( like myself ) and liberals have to say about the day versus those that are against us.
First, let me tell you what we - libs/progs - are not doing today:
- We are not out to deify a president.
- We are not out to prove we know that little known final verse in the National Anthem
- We don't care to worship someone who cares more about celebrity than country using July 4th as the backdrop
- It's not about claiming how only one type of music matters.
And there's so much more that the Modern Liberal/Progressive Movement believes shouldn't use July 4th as an anchor point.
But what do we believe?
- Celebrating the diversity of community rather than telling our socio-politicals that they have no right to do so
- Enjoying time with family and friends in a non-partisan atmosphere ( and some good BBQ would be nice too )
- Acknowledging that our Founding Fathers had no clue where we would be at this point in history while reflecting on what they managed to accomplish while the country was so young
- And finally, understanding that July 4th is not a religious holiday, but a day of reflection, introspection, and remembrance.
Whatever you do today' be safe, be happy, and appreciate what you have - regardless of socio-political stripe.
And now, let's have some fireworks:
As an aside, Kentucky recently allowed "the good shit" to be sold and my neighborhood - and those around me - took advantage of that fact. It was like a fucking war-zone last night up around the cul de sac. I can still smell the smoke.
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