Are people under the impression that the US revolution and independence was specifically about not paying taxes? That’s some libertarian shit right there.
It’s the narrative pushed In alot of schools in the USA
I distinctly remember writing some report about taxation without representation, thinking it was some super important American principle. I was real confused when I learned about Puerto Rico
It’s on DC license plates
Language is fluid (fortunately|unfortunately)
That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t fight to keep it mutually intelligible for all speakers/writers.
What if I did a’lot is that better
A lot worse.
No one ever accused Americans of being smart.
Jokes on you.
Is this just for the memes? Or do people actually not like fireworks?
They’re boring, loud, and pointless.
I don’t mind going to an actual coordinated show at a local beach, but every individual douchebag just shooting them off in their backyard for funsies is a fucking loser.
I can only speak for myself, but I do think fireworks should be much more regulated. Each year 10,000 people get hurt from fireworks in the US alone, and it’s pretty horrible for the environment. I do appreciate the cultural importance, so I don’t think completely banning them is the solution, but I think it would be much better if there were just a few organized firework shows, and no more fireworks for private use.
That makes a ton of sense. I’m in Canada, where they are regulated. You really only ever see fireworks at organized events put on by towns/cities, and they are always awesome. One of my favourite things to watch as a kid.
I didn’t know there are places with regulations like that, that’s cool :)
If you’ve seen one, you’ve seen them all.
Unless someone can invent the real equivalent of the fireworks Gandalf usef in the LoTR movie, I’m not interested.
Can I counter your first point with this?! (sorry about the music)
https://youtube.com/shorts/uoMMJLBVFec?is=KidgxXrW1DP_R5qD
And this:
https://youtube.com/shorts/EzaQNGwnOIQ
‘Sky Puke’ shows are common I get it but there is genuine artistry out there.
If you have a dog or a cat, it shouldn’t be too hard to figure out why some people don’t like fireworks
My cats don’t care at all. Fireworks are fun, and if dogs can’t handle that then they’re stupid. I set off a bunch of the big ones that are illegal but can be sold on reservations (I think? I didn’t buy them) for my birthday out in the rural flat middle of nowhere and it was so cool. We had the hardest time lighting them because of the wind and then when we finally got it going we had to sprint away so fast, and we were laughing our asses off. Good mems. TL;DR fuck yo sensitive dumbass dogs
I have pets and any firework related holiday I have to hole up with them all night to comfort them. And that’s just on the days I know they will have them, basically all of autumn and winter have dickgeads randomly setting off fireworks for god knows what reason. It’s hell
Do you have any idea how many homeless (and some with homes too) animals die from heart attacks caused by fireworks?
Or how many people with ptsd, anxiety, or other issues need to cover their windows and ears, just to not have a panic attack?
All just so a bunch of retards can laugh about their great country.
Same for all other countries on new year’s eve. Except the ones that banned fireworks.
I can excuse people having intellectual disabilities and not realizing this. But anyone who does and still chooses to play with fireworks belongs in a re-education camp.
Ive never heard of homeless or animals dying from fireworks. I’ve heard of animals getting frightened by loud noises like fireworks or thunder.
All firework shows I’ve seen or heard of are planned, last like 10-15 minutes, and happen a handful of times per year. I’m sorry if it’s hard for you to get through some fireworks, but a lot of people really enjoy watching them.
What do fireworks have to do with a single country? I realize you are talking about July 4, but I’m talking about fireworks in general. This has nothing to do with America.
Oh I see, you just want to call anyone who doesn’t agree with you a retard. Classy.
This is one of the most effective propaganda lines to keep idiots voting for less taxes for the rich and corporations.
You didn’t stop paying taxes, you started getting services and representation in your legislature in exchange for paying taxes.
Ironically, you guys pay taxes to Israel in exchange for nothing now.
you guys pay taxes to Israel in exchange for nothing now.
Nonsense, we get free trips to the desert (god’s idea of a chosen land) to go lick rocks!
You know what’s also not cool. Making using fireworks illegal because it might cause a fire but don’t ban the selling of fireworks.
Fireworks enthusiasts should take their fireworks to a fireworks range when they want to use them and keep them locked in a fireworks case when not in use.
The greatest punishment from God is that the pretty fireworks that aren’t loud and annoying are also the ones most likely to cause fires
When we quit paying taxes… to England.
It’s a half thought, but anything sounds deep to a giant idiot.
Hear me out, just start a religion where fireworks are a form of religious ceremony. Although you’ll likely still pay tax on procuring the materials to manufacture the fireworks.
Lemmy is starting to really tire me out with constant negativity. The niche comms I sub to are mostly quiet, and the big ones it seems like everyone is at each other’s throats.
This was a joke, in shitposts. I thought it was worth a chuckle, but not really worth dissection and all the negative energy.
then don’t be part of the community? you’re not being held back.
Thanks for providing evidence to my point, I guess…
How is me giving you advice on leaving the community because you don’t like what people post evidence to what you said?
Because saying “get out” to someone commenting that they think the vibes are harsh is pretty negative.
I am not directing you to get out but that’s what I generally did if I didn’t like what the community was about, I ain’t wasting energy complaining about it.
Edit: Apologies if I am being blunt about it, I feel like the rise in negative posts could be correlating to the current political environment of our glorious circus of a country, people are unhappy, so they post unhappy things.
kinda like how during ussr there were a lot of really sad songs that were released, it’s people were just generally depressed.
Or you could just make an effort to be more kind instead of telling people who are having a hard time to get lost…
You exemplified the attitude I was talking about in a single sentence.
no what? your main point was about community level user posts containing “constant negativity”, not me being an ass in the comment section. I am just some random moron on the internet that decided to leave my own two cents about what you stated originally.
I don’t have any obligation to show kindness to random people nor do I expect any back on the internet.
I never told you to get lost, you can stay here for all I care, stop trying to twist this into you being a victim.
Ugh. How does MA have to keep reminding this part of history?
No taxation WITHOUT REPRESENTATION. Having a voice was the important part. But asking people to parse a conditional is too much.
“If you breathe mercury, jump off a bridge.”
“You’re telling me to jump off a bridge!???”Then don’t get the fireworks? I’m a huge advocate to just ban the entire thing worldwide anyways. Let the cities organize big shows but no private sales, it’s massively wasteful for both your pockets and the environment.
I want to see some fireworks special interest group successfully lobby to have taxes dropped on fireworks in June.
That’s why I buy mine on the rez
You americans can always crawl back to the king of england and ask for forgiveness
Know what’s really not cool Bobby? Using ai to approximate King of the Hill when there are real King of the Hill screenshots you could’ve used.
Wut?
Why is this ai when there’s so much king of the hill material that isn’t? You could even use the actual screenshot from this actual scene, rather than some ai nightmare fuel
How did you know? Jw
The screenshot I used is the original. So the difference in pose is the biggest giveaway. But also the ridiculously bold line art. Incredibly thin, black lines. King of the Hill uses more faded lines with colors that better match the background they’re on.
And the most egregious, Hank would never plead with Bobby, which is the face that the ai put on him. He’s mad and he shows when he’s mad
