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Last time we drove (DH had bypass surgery last summer,, so it was the year before) we got boos and there was tons of Trump gear in the audience.

Also a lot of people of color which was unheard of 15 years ago.

No political people in the parade.

Also, the two Trump flags I saw there a few months ago were GONE (although I did see a huge Trump 2020 sign in someone's garage)

IF we work for it.

And we have to, because losing the White House would be a disaster for every living thing in this country.

who are too ignorant to know they keep hurting themselves in the process. They just love chaos, no matter who gets hurt.

I have a rabid rw cousin who I unfriended after his defense & worship of Kyle Rittenhouse. Lots of his friends/acquaintances liked his posts back in 2020, 8-12 wasn't unusual, but when I looked recently it's down to 0-2 at most. He's total cult45.

A spoof float would be fun, with someone dressed up as Trump with stacks of bankers boxes beside him, one open with him tossing out documents as the float drives down Main Street. The docs could be flyers/coupons for local businesses. LOL

On the float it would be fun to have a toilet and the TFG lookalike stuffing documents down it and pretending to flush.

This morning the Republicans, with Mike Pence, were right. . . there. My 17 year old trans granddaughter grabbed a rainbow 🌈 flag and waived it at them/him. I’m very proud! 😄

You should be proud.



Vaguely related story... About 5 years ago, I was walking with some friends in the local pride parade and the best sign I saw wasn't actually in the parade. It was being held by someone watching the parade. It read, "Mike Pence Blocked Me on Grinder"

is the best news I have heard today. Thanks

Hope For Iowa

She jumped off a float and a vehicle then hit her - it caused a brief halt and a route detour of those in the parade following along behind.

https://www.10tv.com/article/news/local/hilliard-fourth-of-july-parade-crash-young-girl-injured/530-4b5fec8a-6039-4e28-b783-86cb258254d2

Our 4th parade is always pretty dull. Mostly businesses advertising their stuff (tree trimming trucks), city vehicles (street sweepers, etc.), etc. No marching bands, floats, dance troups, Shriners or clowns

The Democratic Party walked by with their candidates for November's municipal election. Lots of cheering and clapping. Same with the MOMs Demand group. The Republican Party walked with their MAGA shirts. Nobody clapped or cheered. Most (like my group) turned their backs to them.

but they may not flock to the polls at all.
They dont seem to be eager to embrace the other Repub candidates.

fuck the media - I'm telling you his base is coming back to consciousness. at least a lot of them. Happy 4th!

It will be nice if that's true but I don't see it yet.