Ain't That America by MrGorf
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It's the 4th of July, so: to everyone in the USA... Happy Independence Day!
(For those in other countries, Happy... Day.)
One thing that was overlooked by many in last fall's elections was that Puerto Rico voted that they want to become a state. To that, I just have to say that I'm amazed that Puerto Rico isn't ALREADY a state. I mean, how many DECADES have they been kicking that idea around? Welcome, Puerto Rico... Your first task is to redesign the flag with 51 stars and not have it look asymmetrical.
Also, some people in the District of Columbia (i.e., Washington) are saying that DC should be a state too. I don't know... That goes directly against the Framer's wishes that the federal capital be outside any particular state. But, if it must be a state, why not just be absorbed by either Virginia or Maryland? I don't understand.
I have come to realize that the USA uses some terms with the opposite meaning of many other places: Scotland is a country. The United Kingdom is a state. It's all very confusing.
So, anyway, I hope everyone has an enjoyable, SAFE, July 4th!
Comments (7)
Faemike55
Very good salute and interesting commentary
T.Rex
And a Happy 4th to you, MrGorf! Be careful with the fireworks, don't drink too much and don't eat too much! We want to see you in great health on the other side of the 4th! I remember Puert Rico wanting to become a state back in the 1950s! No way! Why? (See West Side Story). Nice image The oriental looking guy in the middle sure accentuates the diversity of people, all saluting the COUNTRY (and not some leader, political, racial or religious line). The interesting thing with US patriotism is it's not associated with a race as in most countries, it's associated with the country. :-)
MKeyes
Emmm, I guess. Shame America did not remain "Independent" - oh well... long as everyone still believes that it's so, that's the main thing. Nothing else matters.
JeanneDeau
I think my friend MKeyes is unfortunately correct...seems like we (along with Canada and much of the E.U.) have been allowing our politicians to sell us all to Global Corporations like Exxon, BP, General Electric, Microsoft, WalMart, Lockheed Martin, et. al....not to mention Wall Street and the global banking cabal. Part of me still hopes it can be turned around - after all, the British East India Company was such a "global corporation" with its jack-boot on the neck of Parliament (which was a major factor precipitating the War for Independence) back in the day. Time for another Tea Party (for REAL, this time - not the pathetic whine-fest of a few years back with those dumb-a**es who listened to FAUX News and made fools of themselves while Rupert Murdock laughed all the way to the bank...)?
62guy
Why no women? (If truth be told, they actually run things, the men are mere pawns.)
Richardphotos
I gave up trying to understand some ideologies, never the less an interesting render
GrandmaT
Great job!