It's Independence Day weekend (if that makes any sense) here in America, the Land of the Greed and Home of the Crave. Here we are at what is likely the last truly independent Independence Day, which is July 4, in our history. As I write this, a judicial coup is taking place in this country. As I write this, half the populace just lost essential rights to an illegitimate Supreme Court. As I write this, our nation's Environmental Protection Agency just got kneecapped from doing almost anything about climate change. And as I write this, those Christian dominionists sitting on the nation's highest court are working overtime to rig future elections in favor of Republicans--blatantly so. Trump's coup didn't end January 6th a year and a half ago. Indeed, it's stronger than ever, and about to win everything he has ever wanted--total fascistic control of the US, and one-party rule for the indefinite future. But hey--you enjoy those hot dogs, apple pie, and fireworks.