WTF...just when I though this administration couldn't get worse, they prove me wrong.

[clodhopper]

I didn't know Indonesia celebrated US holidays? In fact, I don't know any country other than the US that does celebrate it. With that fact, what impact would the embassy being closed for one day really have on the whole of Indonesia? Does the embassy really put on a huge celebration for the 4th? That seems strange to me. Jim Hanson was spot on, just have whatever celebration after sunset.

[Aloha_Shooter]

I didn't know Indonesia celebrated US holidays? In fact, I don't know any country other than the US that does celebrate it.

It's a chance for diplomatic relations. I don't have any problem with that but moving the holiday and changing it to celebrating green energy is bullcrap.

I have seen other countries join in with Americans celebrating our holidays just as we have joined in with Canadians and other foreign nationals celebrating their holidays in coalition environments at US facilities (and on American soil). For the record, I invited Korean nationals to join me and my detachment in celebrating the Fourth of July in South Korea. They got to sample classic American culture (including lots of flame-broiled meat) and enjoyed themselves heartily.