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lees1975

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5. I get it, and no, that's not too strong of a reaction.

Reply to MIButterfly (Original post)

Sun Jun 7, 2026, 12:27 AM

Jun 7

What I'm looking for is a way to celebrate that clearly demonstrates my personal contempt for the dumbass in the White House and everything associated with him and supports the real American patriotic spirit.

I will be celebrating July 4th at the Obama Presidential Center here in Chicago. According to the public service announcement, the event will be festive, focused on democracy, community and celebration in line with the Center's mission. And of course, in diametric opposition to anything the dumbass in the White House does, the event is free, and not a profiteering, moneymaking, grifter scam. What better way to show opposition to the dumbass.

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I am not planning on celebrating our 250th anniversary [View all] MIButterfly Jun 7 OP

same... lapfog_1 Jun 7 #1

Samesies AfternoonJoe Jun 7 #2

100% agree and understand. Tsf has sucked all my good feelings for this chicoescuela Jun 7 #3

No it's not too strong of a reaction MustLoveBeagles Jun 7 #4

I get it, and no, that's not too strong of a reaction. lees1975 Jun 7 #5

Oh I can't wait to go to Chicago to see the Obama Presidential Center! MIButterfly Jun 7 #7

I'm excited. lees1975 Jun 7 #16

Enjoy the festival! Chicago is the only city left that I want to visit but haven't.... electric_blue68 Jun 7 #9

No wonder his casinos failed. Totally Tunsie Jun 7 #6

Seems like an excellent day for another No Kings protest RockCreek Jun 7 #8

Same here wendyb-NC Jun 7 #10

My son is going to Canada, does not want to be here, so not too strong of a reaction. nt cliffside Jun 7 #11

50 years ago, I had some fear that Nixon was gonna do something like "You people had 200 good year run... Attilatheblond Jun 7 #12

You're not ruffling my feathers because I'm feeling about the same. TSF has ruined everything festive Deuxcents Jun 7 #13

I will celebrate to remember our days of progress struggle4progress Jun 7 #14

Yes Timewas Jun 7 #15

July 4 is my husband's birthday Freddie Jun 7 #17

Zackly right, MIButterfly.. Permanut Jun 7 #18

I sort of treat it like "Thanksgiving" anyway DFW Jun 7 #19

Not too strong of a reaction. A lot of people feel that way. wnylib Jun 7 #20

Not much to celebrate fujiyamasan Jun 7 #21

Agree. There's nothing to celebrate. sinkingfeeling Jun 7 #22