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Chasstev365

(7,783 posts)
Mon Mar 30, 2026, 06:07 PM 23 hrs ago

250th Anniversary of America: 1776-2026

And I was 11 in 1976 for the Bicentennial. I remember Bicentennial Beer Cans, fast food commerotive glasses, Triangle replica hats; everything! Even my older brother's high school diploma was red, white, and blue. Yes, it was in the shadow of Watergate, but the system worked and America was proud.

Because of the Orange Anus, I feel NOTHING! I can't believe the CIA, Supreme Court, the Republican Party, and military learned nothing from the Founding Fathers and have allowed the Trump shitshow to go on and on. No celebration this year.

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250th Anniversary of America: 1776-2026 (Original Post) Chasstev365 23 hrs ago OP
I might have been excited had this been another year fujiyamasan 23 hrs ago #1
I was only 4 so I barely remember it MustLoveBeagles 23 hrs ago #2
I, personally, think someone should write America's obituary. sinkingfeeling 22 hrs ago #3

fujiyamasan

(1,694 posts)
1. I might have been excited had this been another year
Mon Mar 30, 2026, 06:31 PM
23 hrs ago

My hope now is to spend July 4th abroad to get away from Trump’s ego fest and jingoistic parade.

MustLoveBeagles

(16,379 posts)
2. I was only 4 so I barely remember it
Mon Mar 30, 2026, 06:51 PM
23 hrs ago

Which is why I'd looked forward to this anniversary for years. Now I don't feel like celebrating. He'll just make it about himself anyways.

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