{"id":2619260,"date":"2026-06-25T17:55:42","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T21:55:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/concha-to-democrats-skipping-america-250-touch-grass-or-stay-miserable\/"},"modified":"2026-06-25T17:58:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T21:58:20","slug":"concha-to-democrats-skipping-america-250-touch-grass-or-stay-miserable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/concha-to-democrats-skipping-america-250-touch-grass-or-stay-miserable\/","title":{"rendered":"Concha to Democrats skipping America 250: Touch grass or stay miserable"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fconcha-to-democrats-skipping-america-250-touch-grass-or-stay-miserable%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2619260&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>As America approaches its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/americas-250th-birthday-will-be-a-commemoration-not-celebration-in-virginia-because-leftists-dont-think-its-worth-celebrating\/\" title=\"...\u2019s 250th Birthday Will Be A \u2018Commemoration,\u2019 Not \u2018Celebration\u2019 In Virginia Because Leftists Don\u2019t Think It\u2019s Worth Celebrating\">250th anniversary<\/a>, Washington Examiner columnist Joe Concha criticizes Democrats for seemingly moping while the nation celebrates its history and achievements. He argues that one political party remains patriotic and proud of America, while the other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/most-say-biden-brain-failing-before-presidency-72-see-a-cover-up-poll\/\" title=\"Most say Biden brain failing before presidency, 72% see a cover-up: Poll\">appears angry<\/a> and anti-American. Concha points out a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >growing political divide<\/a>, citing polls showing low pride among <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-continuous-media-covid-fear-mongering-may-backfire-and-diminish-democrat-voter-turnout\/\" title=\"The Continuous Media COVID Fear Mongering May BACKFIRE and Diminish Democrat Voter Turnout\">democrats<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/national-pride-increasingly-split-by-party-lines-survey\/\" title=\"National pride increasingly split by ... lines: Survey\">high pride<\/a> among Republicans. He emphasizes concerns about anti-American rhetoric and alleged communist influences in major cities. Concha advocates for embracing American greatness, highlighting national celebrations like President Trump\u2019s Great American State Fair and emphasizing the positive aspects of the country, including innovation and culture. He contrasts Republican enthusiasm with Democrat negativity and encourages people to enjoy the country&#8217;s festivities and connect with others instead of dwelling on negativity online.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/america-250\/\">America\u2019s 250th<\/a> anniversary approaching, <em>Washington Examiner <\/em>columnist <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/author\/joe-concha\/\">Joe Concha<\/a> said Democrats are busy sulking while the country prepares to celebrate the nation\u2019s history and achievements.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThere\u2019s one party it seems that is <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/patriotism\/\">patriotic<\/a>, even jingoistic, about the United States of America, and then there is another party that is as angry as <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/rosie-odonnell\/\">Rosie O\u2019Donnell<\/a> and George Conway,\u201d Concha said Wednesday on Fox News\u2019s <em>Jesse Watters Primetime<\/em>.<\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4625033\/ghislaine-maxwell-new-evidence-epstein-files-erase-her-conviction\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Ghislaine Maxwell claims new evidence in Epstein files should erase her conviction<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4623852\/housing-bill-affordability-relief-midterm-elections\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Housing bill wouldn\u2019t offer much affordability relief until after midterm elections<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4624305\/keith-self-repeal-17th-amendment\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Keith Self proposes repealing 17th Amendment as House-Senate feud intensifies<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Democrats \u201care downright miserable about the country, if not themselves,\u201d Concha said.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap\" style=\"min-height:5px;\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" style=\"display:none;\">Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-15\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Concha argued that the difference between the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/republican-party\/\">Republican<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/democratic-party\/\">Democratic<\/a> parties is creating a divisive split in the nation. He cited an NBC News poll that found <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.documentcloud.org\/documents\/28246606-260216-nbc-june-2026-poll-61426-release\/\">12% <\/a>of Kamala Harris voters said they are extremely proud of the U.S. He compared that to those who voted for President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\">Donald Trump,<\/a> which Concha said was 90%.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: inline-block; width: 100%; max-width: 640px; min-height: 180px; max-height: 360px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; padding-top: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/share.grabien.com\/share?id=3593466&#038;userid=11311&#038;usertype=user&#038;loginid=10455&#038;playercolor=%23000000&#038;playersize=auto&#038;code=f76ef387c258ca54b479d312b199f7a3\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0px; left: 0px; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0px;\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt really is two countries now at this point,\u201d Concha said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Concha highlighted what he called a \u201c<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/communist-party\/\">communist<\/a> takeover\u201d in major American cities as part of the problem with anti-American rhetoric.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap\" style=\"min-height:5px;\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" style=\"display:none;\">Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-16\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cDo you want to be the party that hates this country, that wants to tear it all down because some people just want to watch the world burn?\u201d Concha said. \u201cOr do you want to be the party that embraces what makes this country so awesome? Amazon, Apple, White Castle, Topgolf, the Jersey Shore, Savannah Bananas, Sydney Sweeney.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSo forget policy, we\u2019re an awesome country, and if you don\u2019t embrace it, then I don\u2019t know what to tell you.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Concha emphasized events in <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/washington-dc\/\">Washington<\/a> celebrating America 250. On Wednesday, President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\">Donald Trump<\/a> opened <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4624299\/trump-250th-great-american-state-fair-opening\/\">the Great American State Fair<\/a>, complete with an exhibition for each state, live performances, vendors, fighter jet flyovers, and even a rodeo.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap\" style=\"min-height:5px;\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" style=\"display:none;\">Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-17\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Concha said Democrats support \u201cbig government and <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/communism\/\">communism<\/a>\u201d and Republicans are for \u201ccommon sense and <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/capitalism\/\">capitalism<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/entertainment\/4621338\/freedom-250-great-american-state-fair\/\"><strong>FREEDOM 250\u2019S GREAT AMERICAN STATE FAIR KICKS OFF 16-DAY FESTIVAL ON NATIONAL MALL: \u2018AMERICA COME TO LIFE\u2019<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He pointed out Republicans\u2019 happiness and joy surrounding America 250.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap\" style=\"min-height:5px;\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" style=\"display:none;\">Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-25\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-4\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cDo you want to sit on your phones and stay in your basement, or in your apartment somewhere, talking about how miserable you are,\u201d Concha said, \u201cinstead of getting out there, touching grass and saying, \u2018You know what, maybe I should enjoy myself and actually talk to other human beings,\u2019 instead of going online and talking about how horrible this country is?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Democrats sulk as U.S. celebrates 250th anniversary, says Concha<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4226,"featured_media":2619261,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AP26176050308995-e1782414457495.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[14436,54061,66683,3685,5894],"class_list":["post-2619260","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-activism","tag-america-250","tag-concha","tag-democrats","tag-politics"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AP26176050308995-e1782414457495.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2619260","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4226"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2619260"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2619260\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2619264,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2619260\/revisions\/2619264"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2619261"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2619260"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2619260"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2619260"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}