Nothing says "I Love America" like

[LuckyCharms]

scaring the holy hell out of every animal for miles around!

Or triggering both military veterans and normal civilians who have suffered the sounds and ultimate ramifications of combat!

Yay! Let's fucking make some noise, drink some beer, light things on fire, and blow off some fingers with fireworks!

Maybe we can get so fucking drunk that we can blind ourselves with some cheap explosives!!

Sorry, I'm in a fucking mood, and it's already starting here. So is the boisterous loud talking from drunk dumb shits! Not even noon yet!

YAYYYYYYY!!!!

USA! USA! USA! USA!

USA MOTHERFUCKERS! PASS ME THAT CAN OF PISS-WARM OLD MILWAUKEE, WOULDJA?

DON'T TREAD ON ME!!!!!!

[Midnight Writer]

1. Yee-Haw!

[LuckyCharms]

22. You misunderstood the irony in the post

you are responding to.

[H2O Man]

23. Maybe.

Maybe not.

[popsdenver]

24. No shit LC

I live in a nicer area, and the only difference is.......that the neighbors buy the really expensive, really big fireworks like those used in the major displays, except set to go off lower........THAT AND many who shoot off a clip from their guns, into the air to celebrate....

Before I retired, I can't tell you how many fire calls I responded to because of fireworks, especially pop bottle rockets.......

[surfered]

28. Please seek psychiatric help.

[H2O Man]

39. Now wait a second .....

This may sound like the long arm of coincidence yanking itself out of socket, but consider this ..... it was in 1976, which was Uncle Sam's 200th birthday, that the two-part movie "Sybil" was released. It was the true story of a fictional case of multiple personality disorder, with the main characters all being played by a Flying Nun. Immediately, hundreds of viewers with borderline personality disorder were quite sure that the suffering they inflicted upon family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, and complete strangers on the edge of town were certain their behavior was not their fault.

Is it possible -- indeed, likely -- that this first time visitor was actually another personality hosted by the exact same human being that splattered nonsense a very short time earlier? I'd say "see post 20," but alas, it is gone. And what if these "two" identies shared the exact same features? A historic first.

[surfered]

40. 😁. Very good. It was a persistent troll, now removed.

[H2O Man]

42. This being the

most meaningful moments in their life today, of all days, seems sadly pathetic.

Wishing you & yours a great weekend!

[surfered]

44. You too! 🇺🇸 Be assured the Malicious Intruder Team is on the case.

[sarisataka]

52. Are you having pizza for lunch?

ETA> guess so

[surfered]

54. It wasn't meant to be snarky. It was legitimate concern for your sanity.

[LuckyCharms]

29. You know...there are better ways to go through life than...

signing up to a message board, going through all of that, and then posting some bullshit, only to get bounced after one post.

And then changing your name and doing it again...

There's better ways.

[H2O Man]

32. Nothing says

'murican patriot quite like a sneak attack on a democratic internet site on July 4th.

[LuckyCharms]

33. LOL yup!

[ProfessorGAC]

45. Boy, Did You Nail It

That poster KNOWS she will get banned after a post if two, and knows that once they are banned the posts disappear.
But, she does it over & over & over & over.....
She's not right in the head.

[Jerry2144]

2. I"ve noticed significatnly fewer fireworks getting shot off

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around my home than in years' past. The fireworks booths open up 7 days before July 4th, and it seems like historically every night lots of fireworks. This week, so far, I've heard very few. And historically, people have driven to other counties to get the mortars and other air-launched fireworks. This year I've not seen much evidence of them. Partly because the police and fire department are really cracking down on those (big fines can be levied).

But I think the main reason is the economy is turning to piles of steaming dog- trump. Those tarriffs, his devastating attacks on tourism, and inflation higher than the people in our local dispensaries are all taking a hit on my beloved Las Vegas.

[mwmisses4289]

8. Same in my area.

In years past, people would start shooting fireworks off the minute the got them from the stands. This year, I think i heard maybe two go off last night. I know they are expensive. Also, as you said, many communities are really cracking down on them, especially if it's in an area plagued by drought.

[flashman13]

13. I noticed that same thing here in Dinky Town and that is something that is very unusal.

I am thinking that it is a combination of lack of enthusiasm and the high cost of fire works.

[sarisataka]

56. Same around here

last night was the first time we heard more than one or two fireworks in the evening. Even then it wasn't really excessive.

[some_of_us_are_sane]

3. My sentiments EXACTLY!

For so many, this is actually "Make America more LOUD and OBNOXIOUS Day".

[LuckyCharms]

4. I hate it...

I fucking hate it.

[some_of_us_are_sane]

63. Me too, Lucky

[RandomNumbers]

5. Yeah and not to mention pouring pollution into the atmosphere

I loved fireworks when I was a young kid. Then I grew up.

I wish somehow we could find other, less harmful stuff for young kids to love better than fireworks and make a choice to do that instead to celebrate big days like Independence Day.

[SuzyandPuffpuff]

6. Yup

Testosterone and illiterately fueled event that gives knuckle draggers a reason to be idiots. Everyone b safe and have good thoughts for all the PTSD folks and animals that have no choice or recourse regarding this ridiculous event. I love what used to b America. Hoping to have it back again someday soon. Good luck all

[Niagara]

7. I hear you, Lucky

I would like to make some additions to your thread.


July 4th and 5th is the most busiest times for emergency rooms. Not only from firework accidents but alcohol, water drownings, heat exhaustion and heat stroke, and food poisoning.

This holiday is the most highest for lost and runaway pets because they get scared.

We also have residents that suffer from PTSD, sometimes for serving in a war, sometimes it's from other trauma related events.

Then neighbors buy made in China fireworks to celebrate America's birthday. Class 4 fireworks can't be purchased in our state, but neighbors drive all the way to PA or wherever and buy them. I'd rather give to an animal shelter. At least it's items that are useful and for a good cause.


This shit started last night. I started weeding last night around 8pm when it started cooling off and off go these loud fireworks.

I didn't get much yardwork done.

[LuckyCharms]

11. You're right, Niagara.

My ophthalmologist had stated that July 4th is a nightmare because he is inevitably called for emergency services because idiots damage or destroy their eyes via fireworks or other stupid nonsense.

I live close to the PA border, so people here drive 20 minutes or so, just across the border to firework shops there where they are legal.

My dog used to be inconsolable during the fireworks, and even after he went completely deaf, he would still get upset because he could feel the booms.

This shit is complete nonsense to me, ESPECIALLY during these times.

And to me? Being patriotic during these terrible times doesn't mean rah-rah praising your country. It means calling out your country for falling from its once greatness. It means scolding your country for embarrassing those who actually gave their lives and limbs, only to have it be ruined by an orange creature. It means recognizing things as they ARE, not how we wish they were.

[Niagara]

12. Holy hell

I didn't know that people destroyed their eyes from this crap too! I learned something new today.

The PA border from me is 77 miles so going the speed limit would be 1 hour and 20 minute drive. These fucko's previously complained about prices under the Biden admin. but still had the extra money to gas up and drive all the way to PA, purchase tons of class 4 fireworks and drive all the way back to Buffalo. Being the fucking hypocrites they are.

Our furry family members can still feel the vibrations and sonic booms through both the air and the ground. Pets/animals know when an earthquake is about to happen before it actually happens. They have that extra sense.

I agree that it's complete nonsense.

3 years ago I had to call the Sheriffs Dpt. 2 weeks after July 4th because some Fox News watching fucko got in their head that no one wants to work anymore. They started shooting off class 4 fireworks at 11pm on a Sunday night. They didn't shoot them off rapidly, just enough to wake me up and enough time for me to start falling back and sleep and then boom!! I had to get up at 4:30am to be at work at 7am to caregive for a 90 year young lady.

People are fucking inconsiderate. And you're right about being patriotic. Obviously those with common sense do not worship that nasty orange creature.

[orthoclad]

9. I hate the mock warfare

Fountains, sparklers, colorful stuff, fine. I hate things that go boom.

[mwmisses4289]

10. Drone shows.

I've seen video of some impressive ones done in Asia (South Korea and China).

[Gaytano70]

14. Thank you for this. It's a truth that bounces around in brain every year at this time.

[BidenRocks]

15. Watch for us on YouTube!

Fireworks over the San Fernando Valley, Ca.

Shelters will be busy tomorrow!

[Trueblue Texan]

16. I'm not celebrating our independence today.

In fact, I'm mourning what we have become. I AM celebrating Nuremberg and accountability today. Or maybe I'm merely praying for accountability.

[hamsterjill]

17. We have a community Facebook page, and the local MAGA bully has already posted.

Telling everyone to suck it up and "shut yer pie hole" about the fireworks. It's by god, the 250th anniversary and people have a right to celebrate.

I've never been very damn good at shutting my pie hole. Especially when some asshole bully tells me to. He can kiss my fucking ass.

We have new born fawns right now that are going to be abandoned because of the noise. Birds and squirrels and all other animals are negatively impacted. How can these fucking idiots have no compassion whatsoever!!! Rhetorical question. It is because they have no feeling.

I am so sick of the utter, goddamn stupidity in this country.

[LuckyCharms]

35. Not to worry, jill.

People who go around telling others to shut their pie hole inevitably end up getting their own pie hole shut for them.

It's just a matter of time...

[hamsterjill]

41. Wise counsel, Lucky. Wise counsel.

n/t

[uppityperson]

18. I used to like fireworks until i attended d-day celebration in Normandy France

The show had a glitch and all the fireworks for their 1/2 show went off in 5 minutes, leaving the town square covered in smoke, everyone stunned. Young military attendees were shaking in shock, old local residents said it was like during the bombardment. Explosives and war are not fun and games.

[Melon]

19. I'm shooting fireworks with my neighbors and kids

249 years of fireworks on the 4th in this country. I’m around vets a lot and two have ptsd from combat. They would never expect everyone to cater to their situation. They are invited but usually leave a bit early and go back home. Being at their house is enough that they can weather one night.

The biggest limitation to fireworks these days is the cost. Holy cow. It’ll never be what it was decades ago.

[LuckyCharms]

21. I have no words.

"They would never expect everyone to cater to their situation".

I'm not sure how you expect people to respond to that statement.

I'll stop typing now.

[hamsterjill]

43. Yet everyone around the noise is supposed to cater to the person setting off the fireworks, right?

SMDH...

[Melon]

47. I'm sure you've lived through this one night a year.,.

When we celebrate the nation..,.and shoot fireworks. It’s seriously one night.

[hamsterjill]

48. It's death and destruction, and it's stupid.

Do you not understand the damage that this shit causes? Do you have any wildlife around you? Do you have any pets? Do you give a shit about ANYONE else other than yourself and a few snap, crackles and pops? Ever seen a house go up in flames? Ever driven down the roads the next day and actually looked for the dead animals?

How about spending the money on something useful? Buying fireworks (which aren't cheap) is literally watching your money go up in smoke.

If you absolutely HAVE to see some fireworks, at least go to one of the professional displays.

It's seriously utter stupidity. And yes, all of that can happen in just ONE night. Can't believe someone on DU is actually arguing about this.

[Melon]

57. I'm not arguing about anything. Fireworks are legal.

You…would want me to give away that right.

I taught my dogs early. They are not afraid of fireworks.

[LuckyCharms]

58. You taught your dogs not to be afraid of fireworks?

You "taught" that innate fear right out of them?

Amazing.

Fucking incredible!

[Melon]

59. I hunt with my dogs. They are not afraid of fireworks.

Or shooting.
I think the issue here is that you believe all democratic voters look like what you see on tv. No place have I ever heard liberals don’t like fireworks. It’s an odd premise actually. My neighbors are the same. I need to inform them how unique we are tonight.

[LuckyCharms]

64. Since YOUR dogs are OK...

Maybe you can go "teach" all the other dogs in the world not to be afraid of fireworks.

Or, perhaps you can counsel all of the birds so they won't die from flying, panic stricken, into buildings.

Maybe hang out a shingle and practice as a licensed psychologist, those veterans who DO INDEED have severe panic in the presence of loud noises.

I have no pre-conceived notions that all Democratic voters feel the same way about things.

There are asshole democratic voters, just as there are fucking asshole republican voters.

Know what I mean?

Also, I don't give a flying fuck how your neighbors are.

[Melon]

67. Probably. They tend to follow the actions of the owner fyi ....

[LuckyCharms]

68. I'm not sure what you mean.

Probably what?

[hamsterjill]

61. You're trying to argue that what you do is moral, and it's not. I don't give a fuck whether they are legal or not.

They cause destruction and death. This is not about giving up a right; it's about doing the decent thing.

Glad your dogs aren't affected. But as I asked earlier - what about all of the other animals that didn't have you to convince them that fireworks aren't dangerous? You're okay with the wildlife mothers who will abandon their babies because they panic over the noise? The stray dogs that run into the street and get hit by a car? The horses that rear and break a leg?

If fireworks stayed just inside your house or your yard or your apartment and didn't bother anyone else, that would be one thing. But they don't. They travel and they are loud and frightening. Why should I have to listen to your noise when I should be entitled to the quiet enjoyment of my home?

I don't know where you are in Texas, but in most of the metropolitan areas, including most of the smaller towns, they are illegal as hell. Yours is a very selfish attitude. Okay, you've convinced me. Lacking empathy is typically the trait of a Republican.

[Melon]

66. I'm literally with a cadre of liberals shooting fireworks tonight.

I’m not in a city. But I’ve flown over Chicago…and flown over LA on the 4th.
The republicans must invade those areas and shoot fireworks much to our chagrin. They look like a war zone.

[hamsterjill]

70. End. Of. Discussion.

n/t

[LuckyCharms]

50. That one night a year...

causes those with PTSD who have specific triggers to have panic attacks and coronary events.

It causes animals to have "night fright" which causes them to take off in blind panics which lead to exhaustion and death. It causes them to flee into fixed objects such as buildings with a fatal outcome.

It causes dogs, cats, horses, livestock, etc. to flee into traffic, causing their deaths.

But since it's just one night, it's OK, Right?

Right?

[gay texan]

60. My Dad had PTSD from combat in Vietnam

Surprisingly, he loved fireworks! Lots of awesome memories on the 4th of July!!

The thing that would trigger his PTSD was the sound of a peacock. Dad was helping out a neighbor and someone had a peacock. That thing did its call and Dad flipped the fuck out. Apparently they are all over Vietnam

[Melon]

62. This. My grandfather had it from WW2

Without the peacock deal.
If something became too much, he would bow out and go focus something different. He would never have told someone not to exercise their rights because of him.

[gay texan]

69. Really dense woods was another thing

He would change right before your eyes. You could tell he was in a dark place.

He *might* have given my Brother and I the idea of taking the sticks off of bottle rockets and attaching them to our "hot wheels" cars. Then things started looking like a bad episode of "CHiPs"

[RandomNumbers]

65. It's **NOT** "one night" - it's several times a year, here; AND at least 3 days this week

well it's been 2 days so far and that's before tonight, which is you know, the actual holiday.

It's also Memorial Day, New Year's Eve, sometimes Labor Day, and several weekends during the summer.

Maybe where you live it is only one night every year. I could only wish.

I live in a wonderful area but it is unfortunately too close to the venue that is used for any locally sponsored fireworks events. Not a thing I would have thought about asking when I was house shopping.

[Melon]

46. They don't have to come😁. But.,..they do every year.

Plus their kids shoot just as many.

[Stacey Grove]

71. Edgelord

.

[edbermac]

25. Nation's Dogs Vow To Keep Their Shit Together During 4th Of July Fireworks

WASHINGTON—Admitting that their behavior in previous years had left them embarrassed and ashamed, the nation’s dogs announced Thursday that they intend on keeping their shit together during this year’s Fourth of July fireworks displays.

“Though we recognize we have not always demonstrated the most poise and self-control on this particular holiday, we want to assure everyone that this will finally be the year we don’t completely lose it and freak out upon hearing the booming of distant fireworks,” said Duchess, a 6-year-old cocker spaniel, adding that the country’s 80 million dogs aim to avoid cowering under the coffee table or uncontrollably urinating on the kitchen floor in a moment of pure panic after neighbors light off firecrackers or bottle rockets.

“We’ve been preparing for the past few months, and we think we’ll finally be able to maintain our composure this time around. We can’t promise that we won’t whimper a little or try to jump up and sit next to you on the couch, but we’re definitely not going to sprint in circles around the living room or howl continuously until the noises stop.”

The nation’s dogs concluded by acknowledging they could not guarantee that they won’t go completely apeshit the next time the doorbell rings.

https://theonion.com/nation-s-dogs-vow-to-keep-their-shit-together-during-4t-1819577873/

[LuckyCharms]

26. Thank you...

[PatSeg]

30. I'll never understand it

Especially when the adults do a lot of heavy drinking while setting off fireworks around their children.

[Magoo48]

31. Yes, yes, and emphatically YES.

[yardwork]

34. I'm sorry.

Headphones? Binge watch something on TV? Read a book?

[LuckyCharms]

36. Someone out there is using...

something that is shaking the hell out of my windows every 4 or 5 minutes!

And it's real close...probably my inbred neighbor...

[yardwork]

38. Lord. I'm so sorry.

[Niagara]

55. lol In-breeders

[MustLoveBeagles]

37. I'm sorry 😔

[ZDU]

51. Hear fucking HEAR, ya bastards!