Earlier tonight that is exactly what I was saying to myself. I was born on July 3rd in Phila and I was always such a proud patriot. 1976 was an enormous celebration (especially in Philly). My 14th birthday cake was decorated by me and it was a huge American flag.
Now I hate my country and it is basically due to my fellow citizens and that pisses me off more than anything in the world. American voters are the dumbest of the dumb. Ever since Raygun they have become more and more purposely ignorant. The popular vote and electoral college has fucked this country over royally and IT WILL NOT CHANGE IN MY LIFE TIME!!! That is why I knew what King said before I even read it.
I voted when I was 18 for Carter (1980) and voted Dem down ballot in every single local, state and fed election. When I became a 1st grade teacher I taught my class how to vote, the entire process and it was their 6 year old agenda. They passed out the blank ballots, collected them and tallied the votes all with my guidance. I have the ownership of the election process from 1997- 2013. I was proud of this (it was NOT in the curriculum and if I were caught by the admin I'd have to justify my lesson).
Now I am so depressed that my birthday and America's birthday has been ripped away from me and I know I will not live long enough to see what happens to my beloved country. I am grateful I chose not to have kids since I wouldn't want that on my conscience when I die.
I am so sad for our country.
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