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Attilatheblond

(9,349 posts)
6. Zero cultural awarenss or knowledge of history
Mon May 25, 2026, 09:13 PM
May 25

In my old age, I am learning how to hate people.

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I know. My sister in Atlanta was just complaining about that same thing... hlthe2b May 25 #1
I know Kansas City has a big event with fireworks ITAL May 25 #2
It's supposed to be solemn Danmel May 25 #3
MAGAts Skittles May 25 #4
Zero cultural awarenss or knowledge of history Attilatheblond May 25 #6
Saw fireworks for sale in the Safeway last week & thought WTF? Attilatheblond May 25 #5
I remember a fireworks display (official, run by local govt.) sometime in the early-1970's at an organized picnic artemisia1 May 25 #7
Before we understood PTSD Iris May 25 #17
Someone without a dog. yourout May 25 #8
We had fireworks last night MustLoveBeagles May 25 #9
Or an autistic kid. intheflow May 25 #12
My older dog never used to be bothered FoxNewsSucks May 25 #13
And some cats, too Just Jerome May 25 #15
Fucking morons Aviation Pro May 25 #10
As I read this, one went off in my hood. intheflow May 25 #11
Tacky and inappropriate senseandsensibility May 25 #14
Some moron blasted off fireworks that were so loud Dr. T May 25 #16
People who have never experienced war, even from a distance. when I was probably 8-10 when we were at a family... usaf-vet May 25 #18
Lol! I just heard some for the first time a few minutes ago. I was so confused ecstatic May 25 #19
Who? Idiots, clueless twits, assholes. I worry for those with PTSD, niyad May 25 #20
A few years ago, a DUer from Southwestern Pennsylvania made the same observation. John1956PA May 25 #21
Somebody who votes for Turbineguy May 25 #22
One of the employees at our local Trader Joe's, who has checked us out... 3catwoman3 May 25 #27
My neighbors😵‍💫 Figarosmom May 25 #23
The fireworks tents started going up this weekend. TomSlick May 25 #24
Jerks Would Be My Guess. ColoringFool May 25 #25
Dumbasses who resent the fact that there is only one Fourth of July per year Warpy May 25 #26
If there weren't laws against it people would shoot them off every day. Everywhere. Srkdqltr Tuesday #28
Many idiots around here would, but fortunately the weather turned gray and cold, lol. diane in sf Tuesday #29
I know. Our retail grocery store was selling rockets and fireworks yesterday. no_hypocrisy Tuesday #30
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