Did you know there's an official, non-partisan, Congress-created, 250th anniversary celebration organisation that's been around since 2016?

[goaded]

"Comprising the U. S. Semiquincentennial Commission, established by Congress in 2016, and America250. org, Inc., the nonprofit supporting organization to the Commission, America250 is a nonpartisan initiative working to engage every American in commemorating the 250th anniversary of our country. This multi-year effort, from now through July 4, 2026, is an opportunity to pause and reflect on our nation’s past, honor the contributions of all Americans, and look ahead toward the future we want to create for the next generation and beyond.

Former Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama, and Former First Ladies Laura Bush and Michelle Obama serve as Honorary National Co-Chairs. The effort is supported by a bipartisan Congressional Caucus of more than 350 members — the largest caucus in U. S. history."

https://america250.

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Freedom250 is just a scam to make Trump richer.

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Six states won’t be officially participating in the “Great American State Fair” , and three more are still undecided on sending an official delegation to the increasingly political national birthday celebration.

The list of skippers: Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, North Carolina and Oregon. The states on the fence: Maryland, Pennsylvania and Washington.
Freedom 250 is the Trump-created group responsible for this weekend’s UFC fight and similarly splashy events.

[DryGermanGuy]

No surprises here, large parts of the United States still resemble a first-world country, so of course they would have a competent organization in place for such festivities. The real question is, will Trump sabotage everything and everybody to make it all about him?

[goaded]

Is that really a question? He'll try.

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[msc545]

Trump certainly will do that if he can figure out a way to do it and make money at the same time. Trump is the quintessential psychopath.

[goaded]

@msc545 The whole "Freedom2025" is that; it's already happening.

[MrChinaski]

@DryGermanGuy errr... have you bought petrol lately? There's the answer to your quesstion.

[OneViewpoint]

Well I'm just gonna assume that any federally funded event that occurs under the tRump administration will become a scam to fill his pockets and glorify a fat ugly man baby. So I won't be supporting or participating in the 250th anniversary of the country formerly known as the United States Of America.

Somehow I don't feel much like celebrating a Fascist Republican Party, a corrupt dictator with the mind of a deranged toddler, and a completely corrupt Supreme Court leading up to stolen elections in November.

[goaded]

@OneViewpoint https://america250.org/ is serious and a genuine celebration, afaics.

[OneViewpoint]

But tRump’s greasy grimy fat little fingers will find a way to exploit it. Mental illness is 24X7.

[Shiprex]

I knew about this.

[Shiprex]

Thanks @goaded
for the MHO

[exitseven]

It is ironic that both Boston and Philadelphia have nothing planned.,

[goaded]

Of course they both do.

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[msc545]

There is absolutely nothing left to celebrate. celebrate.

[goaded]

There will be in November. Until then...

"June 14: Rise Up, Sing Out

A Concert for the First Amendment. A Night to Build Community.

On June 14, No Kings and the Committee for the First Amendment are coming together for Rise Up, Sing Out — an uplifting national concert event celebrating the freedoms that belong to all of us: speech, assembly, protest, religion, press, and expression.

Across the country, communities will gather for local watch parties to sing along, make art, share food, connect with neighbors, and take meaningful action together.

Join a Rise Up, Sing Out event near you — or host one in your community."

https://www.nokings.org/

"Rise Up, Sing Out is about reclaiming patriotism as something inclusive, participatory, and rooted in care for one another — not power, pageantry, or one person’s spotlight."

[goaded]

Celebrate, you haven't lost it yet!

[msc545]

I don't need a concert. I need enforcement of the goddamn law.