All Hat No Cattle

It has been 243 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence from Britain. Britain is now seeking independence from the European Union and the United States is cuddling up to dictators and caging children.

The United States of America has become what we broke away from in 1776, a cruel "Christian" nation.

I suggest we all take a break this holiday weekend to celebrate the good that is still America -- our natural wonders, our families, and the Declaration of Independence which is still in effect.

In other words, be as Trump-free as possible. You deserve it.

I plan on puttering around my casita today (the outside is being painted) and grilling some hot dogs with Tico friends. Other plans include watching the sunset from the shores of Costa Rica while hoping the USA regains its compassion because that is why we broke away from England -- we cared more for our fellow human beings than the crown.

Peace on earth.

Park Service to divert $2.5 million for Trump's July 4 event: report
The National Park Service has reportedly been directed to divert nearly $2.5 million in funding to the Washington, D.C., "Salute to America" .

Tanks in the capital and refugees in concentration camps.
There’s a word for this, and it’s not democracy. - Ed Overbeek

The World Is A Safer Place Without ~~Saddam~~ Trump

Who is going to be the hero that stands in front of one of Trump’s tanks and stops his parade ? - Roland Scahill

A Win For Asylum Seekers
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked an order from Attorney General William Barr that stated certain asylum-seekers can be detained indefinitely.
U.S. District Judge Marsha Pechman in Washington state wrote that it was "unconstitutional" to deny asylum-seekers a bond hearing while they wait for their asylum claims to be processed.

Republican Shenanigans

Breaking: Meghan McCain may be leaving The View to pursue her true passion of angrily shouting “MY FATHER” at people for free. - OhNoSheTwint

Kids in cages. Tanks on the streets. Friendships with dictators. Fights with democracies. VIP access for donors at a July 4 event. Attacking the press. There is nothing patriotic about any of that. - Brian Schatz

Trump Said His Parade Won't Be Political. LOL.
An official with the Democratic National Convention told NBC News the organization has not received tickets to the VIP section for President Donald Trump’s Fourth of July celebration, “Salute to America,” as of Tuesday morning.
However, a spokeswoman from the Republican National Convention confirmed Monday that the RNC has already received their ticket allotment for the VIP section of the event.
This discrepancy was revealed just days before the typically nonpartisan Independence Day celebration is set to take place.