BOBBY CAINA CALVAN AP
Posted on 07/04/2022 5:11:55 AM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer
Independence Day arrives at a time when the United States is roiled by hearings over the Jan. 6 insurrection, awash in turmoil over high court rulings on abortion and guns and struggling to maintain the common bonds that keep it together.
Yet many also see cause to celebrate: The pandemic continues to be on the wane and, despite its faults, America’s democracy survives.
“I think many of us are feeling conflicted about celebrating 4th of July right now,” obstacle race champion and attorney Amelia Boone tweeted as the week gave way to the long holiday weekend.
In her eyes patriotism is also about fighting for change, she said, adding, “I’m not giving up on the US.”
That sentiment is no doubt shared by millions who on Monday will be celebrating the nation’s 246th birthday and anniversary of independence from English rule.
Eli Merritt, a political historian at Vanderbilt University whose upcoming book traces the fraught founding of the United States in 1776, said that “there’s always something to divide or unite us.”
But he sees the Jan. 6 hearings probing last year’s storming of the U.S. Capitol as a reason for hope, an opportunity to rally behind democratic institutions. Even though not all Americans or their elected representatives agree with the committee’s work, Merritt is heartened by the fact that it’s at least somewhat bipartisan with some Republicans joining in.
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Funny, I’m not feeling “roiled” so much over the stupid January 6 donkey show.
Zzzzzzzzzz….
AP - All Propaganda and gas lighting...
Nobody in the real world cares about Schiff-face's and lizard Cheney's clown show.
But he sees the Jan. 6 hearings probing last year’s storming of the U.S. Capitol as a reason for hope, an opportunity to rally behind democratic institutions. Even though not all Americans or their elected representatives agree with the committee’s work, Merritt is heartened by the fact that it’s at least somewhat bipartisan with some Republicans joining in.
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Another pitch for the J6 hearing propaganda. The political machine desperately wants to use the “insurrection” to try and destroy the populist movement and destroy any notions some misguided proles might have that D.C. should work for them. The machine wants to go back to the old way which has served them so well over the decades where the uniparty, and connected elites, reap the benefits of political power and the people get only undelivered campaign promises.
It’s really amazing how the left acts in such unison with phrases and terms. Now all you see is ‘our democracy’ over and over everywhere.
“Cause to celebrate” record high gas, energy and food prices?
“Cause to celebrate” record high murders in Chicago and most big, Dem run blue cities?
“Cause to celebrate” the FBI throwing hundreds of President Trump supporters in jail for 18 months without trial?
The AP are real jesters.
He needs to join the horror brigade.
The media get their talking points and what phrases to use in their late night/early morning calls with the Dems. Tucker has talked about that.
Let the whiners stay home and wet themselves, I’m celebrating 🎉
I’ll celebrate when we restore our republic.
More garbage. Why are you posting this nonsense?
In her eyes patriotism is also about fighting for change, she said, adding, “I’m not giving up on the US.”
your change we don’t want, move to another location
USA- Born, July 4, 1776-Died January 20, 2021.
What in the nine levels of hell is that?
well, boys and girls, men and women, first I extend to you my Independence Day wishes!
Second, I will celebrate this day by playing my copy of the Broadway play, “1776”,
Third, I will gladly have the lunch I had while I was zerving in the Vietnam War: pint of chocolate milk, 2 ‘footlong’ hotdogs, that have been in the water for all morning, with hot dog relish, and Fritos chips, followed up at the office with a good cup of coffee!!
Fouth, I will settle after dark, and reminensce my great fortune to live in the best country on the face of the Earth.
I guess I’ll watch the DVD, “Adams” mini-series. Wanted to watch “Yankee Doodle Dandy” as I usually do, but this year is not free.
Our family celebrated yesterday, so today will be quiet.
“... it’s at least somewhat bipartisan with some Republicans joining in.”
Yup. Can't possibly be because we have a senile idiot in the White House that lies constantly about sky high inflation, gas prices, food shortages, etc.
Nope. All because of those bogus Jan6 hearings.
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