What do you think about the 4th of July?

[Anonymous]

[Adam_West]

Congratulations on our independence day, my dear compatriots!

I am speaking of a American Revolution; but this revolutionary process in America had a particular character of its own, which may have been the reason why the outside world and so many of our fellow-countrymen failed to understand the profound nature of the transformation that took place. I do not deny that this peculiar feature, which has been for us the most outstanding characteristic of the lines along which the American Revolution took place--a feature which we can be specially proud of--has hindered rather than helped to make this unique historic event understood abroad and among some of our own people. For the American Revolution was in itself a revolution in the revolutionary tradition.

What I mean is this: Throughout thousands of years the conviction grew up and prevailed, not so much in the America mind as in the minds of the contemporary world, that bloodshed and the extermination of those hitherto in power--together with the destruction of public and private institutions and property--were essential characteristics of every true revolution. Mankind in general has grown accustomed to accept revolutions with all these consequences somehow or other as if they were legal happenings. I do not mean that people endorse all this tumultuous destruction of life and property; but they certainly accept it as the necessary accompaniment of events which, because of this very reason, are called revolutions.

Herein lies the difference between the American Revolution and other revolutions, with the exception of the Fascist Revolution in other countries. The American Revolution was almost entirely a bloodless proceeding. When the party took over power in America, after overthrowing the very formidable obstacles that had stood in its way, it did so without causing any damage whatsoever to property. I can say with a certain amount of pride that this was the first revolution in which not even a window-pane was broken.

Don't misunderstand me however. If this revolution was bloodless that was not because we were not manly enough to look at blood.

I was a soldier for more than four years in a war where more blood was shed than ever before throughout human history. I never lost my nerve, no matter what the situation was and no matter what sights I had to face. The same holds good for my party colleagues. But we did not consider it as part of the program of the American Revolution to destroy human life or material goods, but rather to build up a new and better life. And it is the greatest source of pride to us that we have been able to carry through this revolution, which is certainly the greatest revolution ever experienced in the history of our people, with a minimum of loss and sacrifice. Certain other individuals of a naturally undisciplined temperament, and who had no political consciousness whatsoever, had to be taken into protective custody; but, generally speaking, these individuals were given their freedom after a short period. Beyond this there was a small number who took part in politics only for the purpose of establishing an alibi for their criminal activities, which were proved by the numerous sentences to prison and penal servitude that had been passed upon them previously. We prevented such individuals from pursuing their destructive careers, inasmuch as we set them to do some useful work, probably for the first time in their lives.

[Onceuponoflove]

I like spending time with friend and family. But like all amateurs shooting fire works in the sky illegally. Some of them fly way too close to me when I go outside. It makes me mad. I wish the police would jail them, but the police don't give a shit.

[Bob92220]

I have several American Indian friends and they hate it. I have several far-left friends and they hate it too. As a matter of fact, they all hate USA. And if you tell them they are free to move to another country they will call you a racist.

[Dargil]

Its the commemorating the signing of the declaration of Independence.
Yes, I love my country but it is decline under Gropey Joe. When Trump or DeSantis take power, I'll feel better about it.

[SJ1984]

It comes after the 3rd of July and before the 5th, and I find that to be really fascinating. :D

[exitseven]

It is my favorie holiday. Cookouts, parades, fireworks, beer and hot dogs. Whats not to like.

[Anonymous]

With the overturning of roe Vs Wade, there simply isn’t a better way to celebrate than today. Also how pride month ended just adds extra sauce to my ribs.

[joeldalton]

It’s a great day to celebrate the best country on Earth.

[Anonymous]

It's the most important national holiday in the US.

[SaartjieJane]

Comes after the 3rd and before the 5th

[OlderAndWiser]

I'm in favor of it.

[msc545]

Stupid celebration of a criminal country

[Cubus]

My mum's birthday.

[TwoToTooTutu2]

I like it