Oh Lordy I love you David. What a beautiful post. I’m going to a party where we’ll be reading the Declaration of Independence to each other and grilling hot dogs! Can’t wait. Also, if you haven’t seen this video yet, enjoy: https://x.com/megbasham/status/2073148329517560286/video/1?s=46
I know nearly nothing about how the 1976 one was organized. I've read a little in the news about how the two different federal organizations created for 2026 one and why that didn't work well.
I also know nearly nothing about how the 2026 one was organized locally. My guess is that municipalities had standing committees for the regular annual July 4th celebrations, and those mostly just did what they do every year. Except for the ones who decided not to this year, because reasons.
Thank you for the explanation. I wouldn't know either; I was asking out of pure interest. As a non-US observer, I am fascinated by these dynamics. It seems to reflect a broader global shift: societies increasingly decentralizing toward local forms of organization, which are perceived as more authentic, while national or supranational ideologies gradually lose their grip.
Oh Lordy I love you David. What a beautiful post. I’m going to a party where we’ll be reading the Declaration of Independence to each other and grilling hot dogs! Can’t wait. Also, if you haven’t seen this video yet, enjoy: https://x.com/megbasham/status/2073148329517560286/video/1?s=46
I was hesitant to click when a saw the notification but what a delightful post and love the pics! Happy 250th! 🇺🇸
We enjoyed a boat parade.
Excellent 4th fit!
Happy 4th of July, David!
How do you explain the shift from 1976 centralized mobilization to 2026 decentralized celebration?
I don't know! What do you think?
I know nearly nothing about how the 1976 one was organized. I've read a little in the news about how the two different federal organizations created for 2026 one and why that didn't work well.
I also know nearly nothing about how the 2026 one was organized locally. My guess is that municipalities had standing committees for the regular annual July 4th celebrations, and those mostly just did what they do every year. Except for the ones who decided not to this year, because reasons.
Thank you for the explanation. I wouldn't know either; I was asking out of pure interest. As a non-US observer, I am fascinated by these dynamics. It seems to reflect a broader global shift: societies increasingly decentralizing toward local forms of organization, which are perceived as more authentic, while national or supranational ideologies gradually lose their grip.
Beautiful! God Bless the USA!
You are a God Emporer 🙌
Not a phone in sight, just people living in the moment 😎