i think you are overreacting just a little bit here,
these 'celebrations' were pretty small in comparison to most events. in fact Im pretty sure there was more emotional reaction to the Red Sox World Series in 2004, than there was for the us winning its first Gorilla war.
Most people still just went to work or play or school or what have you, giving the discussion as much interest as the Kate and William wedding a few days back
I know how eager the world is to pin us down as the new global fascist oppressors, but seriously this is pretty tame compared to most victory celebrations.
these 'celebrations' were pretty small in comparison to most events. in fact Im pretty sure there was more emotional reaction to the Red Sox World Series in 2004, than there was for the us winning its first Gorilla war.
Most people still just went to work or play or school or what have you, giving the discussion as much interest as the Kate and William wedding a few days back
I know how eager the world is to pin us down as the new global fascist oppressors, but seriously this is pretty tame compared to most victory celebrations.