It's July 3 today, and tomorow is America's 250th birthday. This should be something awesome for the country as a whole to celebrate, but we have a turd of a Cheeto as a president right now who has politicized everything and created a pall over an event that should be bringing the country together.
Don't get me wrong, I love America, and part of that love is combined with the fact that I know that America has been, and can again be, better than it is today. I also recognize that no matter how great some things are in America (our many parks, public lands, etc.), there are definitely areas for improvement (universal health care, better wages, etc.). It is through that lens that I consider a song like this, a song that is critical of the "Americanization" of global culture.
America can be great, but there are other viewpoints, other cultures and ways of doing things that may not be better than the American way, but certainly as worthy. This song, taken from an outsider looking in, one can see that there's much to admire about the United States, but there are valid concerns as well.
Again, I love America, there are times I am proud to be an American, but I also believe in humility.
As we all celebrate this historic birthday, it's good to consider how we got to where we are today.
Be humble.
I hope you have a lovely Fourth of July! Enjoy and be safe!
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