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Alice Broscheid's avatar

Thank you for helping us survive this incredibly shitty moment in our history!

Judy Sherwood's avatar

We needed that! Great timing. Brilliant message.

A Pat's avatar

Thank you and back at you. Happy 4th - For The People!

Jean McCarthy's avatar

That is the first time I have heard that version of the Star Spangled Banner. What a joy that was and rest in peace Marvin Gaye!

Patricia Edraos's avatar

I am a moderate, somewhere between conservative democrat and liberal republican. I think Mayor Mamdami's talk yesterday was the finest description of what we should be proud of as Americans. And the F*KS news inane response was the finest example of the propaganda machine trying to ruin everything. Could you please replay the Mandami video in a subsequent newsletter. Maybe just feature it now and then?

Baja Arizona's avatar

WE own the 4th of July! The GOP owns January 6th!

Doc BB's avatar

Grateful for the very First Amendment ... and all the sexy patriots!!

Neil Wollman's avatar

Not so "Great American State Fair"/

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins on Fox: β€œFrom my perspective, it’s hitting every mark we hoped it had hit at this point. I think this weekend we are going to see massive crowds. 150,000 people coming to celebrate the Great American State Fair over the last 5-6 daysβ€”I call that a huge success.”

Apparently, many came disguised as empty spaces.

And, the food at Trump’s β€œGreat American State Fair” is horrendous. The Washington Post reportedly called some of the offerings β€œvirtually inedible” and some of the snacks β€œimpeachable offenses.”

Christina Gray's avatar

Jay Kuo, in his substack today, noted that one can rightly call it the "GAS" Fair. Sounds about right what with the reports about the food and heat related health issues.

io bonini's avatar

Hey NW..."Apparently, many came disguised as empty spaces." And algea...LOL

Leslie Hoge's avatar

Thank you for finding the upbeat in the middle of this nightmare. I needed to hear your message.

Linda Johnston's avatar

Thank you for that beautiful message & music! I wish you all a happy 4th & an early Happy Independence Day on November 3rd!!!!

Peggy Rothschild's avatar

Thank you so much for providing the link to Marvin Gaye's version of the Star-Spangled Banner. Absolutely beautiful. That--and this newsletter--gives me hope!

sheryl jeffries's avatar

Thank you for thinking about us on this mixed-emotion day. It's much appreciated.

DirtyBird's avatar

Yes! Respectfully, FUCK THAT SHIT. We have a right to our Country.

Christy's avatar

Happy Independence Day to all of us who are trying our best to be happy about it. I'm declaring my independence from Republicans. I'll celebrate in November. It will be a joyous Thanksgiving.

Patty's avatar

Adam & Sam, thank you for being here for and with us! The only way through all this…is together and I am so thankful to you two and all the other sexy patriots for being here! Happy 4th πŸŽ† everyone! Stay safe

Bon's avatar

"People who smeared their shit on the walls of the United States Capitol are lecturing the rest of us about patriotism."

OMG no truer words!

I'm wearing black today but still celebrating friendship with our crew and planning our next fight, march, walk, sign-making party.

THAT'S what America is about.

Pamela Fender's avatar

We’ve been flying our flag upside down for several months now.

Digby2035's avatar

Read the 27 grievances against the British Crown in 1776 as outlined in the Declaration of Independence and decide if they apply to Trump

Digby2035's avatar

Rhetorical question

He's worse than King George