Woke New Yorkers whine about 4th of July saying America ‘doesn’t deserve a birthday party’ – but newcomers have a different view
As millions of Americans across the country prepared for Independence Day, woke New Yorkers continued to insist that the country’s founding was not worth celebrating.
Patriotism among liberals is extremely low, with recent polls A Gallup poll found that only 34 percent of Democrats are extremely proud to be American.
Meanwhile, the FBI and Homeland Security have issued a warning to anyone planning to celebrate the holiday over potential “lone wolf attacks” by extremist groups, warning that large crowds are often seen as “attractive targets.”
On the eve of the holiday, DailyMail.com took to the streets of New York to ask young liberals how patriotic they are being this Fourth of July.
“I saw a meme the other day that sounded like, ‘America doesn’t deserve a birthday party,’ and I think that pretty much sums up how I feel about the Fourth of July,” said Denise Parker, 34, a high school wellness director.
Denise Parker (pictured), 34, said America doesn’t deserve a birthday party this Fourth of July
“I think America is a very inclusive place, especially New York. It feels like a welcoming melting pot. Not without some clashes, of course.”
Anita Gitta, 25, said that “the American mentality is not in the right place.”
“Capitalism forces people to work tirelessly to survive. That’s what I hate about America,” Gitta said.
Others expressed concerns about the political situation and Biden’s chances of winning after his disastrous performance in the debate.
“I feel like no matter what happens, I have my passport in hand and I’m ready to go to Mexico,” said 26-year-old Giselle Hernandez.
“What’s the point of our government if it doesn’t actually help us?”
Meanwhile, Jack Weerts, 23, visiting from California, said: “I just don’t feel like the majority of our politicians right now are representing the general wishes of America.”
“I just don’t think our current President Biden has the credentials to run the office the way he should,” said Fredrick Schultz, 25.
Anita Gitta (pictured), 25, said she hates how capitalism is a driving force that forces Americans to work tirelessly
War veteran Steven Johnson Jr. (pictured) said he believes democracy is falling apart before our eyes
Jack Weerts, 23, said it’s hard to be patriotic because of his concerns about the current state of politics
Although it was mainly young people who complained about the state of the Union, some older people also expressed similar sentiments.
“I feel like America is having a hard time right now, especially with the upcoming elections,” said 85-year-old retiree Gino Musso.
Steven Johnson Jr., 54, an elementary school assistant principal in Charleston, North Carolina, and a war veteran, said he thought the world was “on fire.”
“It’s almost like watching our democracy fall apart before our eyes. It’s very frightening.”
While many don’t feel patriotic this Fourth of July, others say they are proud to be American.
“I feel patriotic, I feel even more patriotic than I expected,” said Alonso Mayorga, 22. “We have to focus on the core values and get back to them.”
“I think America is one of the best things. There are a lot of problems, but everyone is allowed to have their say,” said Sahil Sen, 21.
A Buddhist monk was also very positive about the US
“America is peaceful and free for all,” he said.
Virginia, home to the U.S. capital Washington DC, is the most patriotic state of all 50 states, according to a new ranking from WalletHub.
While many feel unpatriotic this Fourth of July, others, like Alonso Mayorga (pictured), said he is in the mood for the holiday
Patriotism among liberals is extremely low. A recent Gallup poll found that only 34 percent of Democrats claim to be extremely proud to be American.
Sahil Sen (pictured), 21, said the best thing about America is the freedom to talk about issues you think are problems in the country
Alaska and Montana rounded out the podium, while Florida, New York and Arkansas came in at the bottom of the nationalist list.
The ranking took into account a range of important factors, including military involvement, jury participation, voting percentages, number of volunteers and history teaching in schools.
WalletHub analyst Cassandra Happe told Fox News of the rankings: “The most patriotic states have large numbers of residents who serve or have served in the military, high voter turnout, and large shares of the population volunteering at national and local organizations.”
“Patriotism is also not concentrated in one particular area. The top states are in vastly different geographic regions,” she added.