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On the recent Fourth of July, which was marked by the familiar sound of fireworks, the celebration of Independence Day reminded Americans of the country’s 245 years of independence from Great Britain. Throughout its history, America has made significant progress in various aspects while also facing challenges, resembling the journey of self-reflection and growth that teenagers go through, as highlighted by actor Matthew McConaughey.
McConaughey, known for his roles in movies like Dazed and Confused and The Dallas Buyers Club, shared a video on Twitter discussing America’s current phase of development.
Reflecting on the nation’s progress, McConaughey noted, “As we celebrate our independence today, as we celebrate our birth as a nation, the day that kick-started a revolution to gain our sovereignty, let’s admit that this last year, this trip around the sun, was also another head-scratcher.”
He further expressed, “But let’s also remember that we’re babies as a country. We’re basically going through puberty in comparison to other countries’ timeline, and we’re going to go through growing pains.”
Emphasizing the importance of continual growth and resilience, McConaughey added, “This is not an excuse, this is just the reality, and this is good, because we gotta keep learning, we gotta keep maturing, we gotta keep striving, we gotta keep climbing, we gotta keep building.”
He concluded by saying, “And we gotta make sure we maintain hope along the way, as we continue to evolve. Because the alternative sucks.”
happy 245th birthday America – lets rock pic.twitter.com/MiLKZ0HN8y
— Matthew McConaughey (@McConaughey) July 4, 2021
Rumors suggest that McConaughey is contemplating a foray into politics, eyeing a potential run for governor of Texas. While the idea of actors transitioning into political roles may raise eyebrows, it seems America, like a teenager, might be in for some unconventional phases.
