America…The Ghetto: Independence Day 2022…Right on Brand

Ahhh America. For some of us, the 4th of July has always served as a day off from work that provided a vehicle to excuse cookouts, complete with red drink, shit talking spades games, and friendship-ending Uno battles for the real ones. For others who have bought into the idea of American exceptionalism, the 4th has served as a day to celebrate a country that they believe has upheld its promise of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. But today, in the year of our Lord 2022, the 4th of July told the truth, truth on display for the country and the world…