Obama Reschedules The 4th Of July As Not To Offend Muslims The 4th of July is a time to celebrate our great country and our hard-won independence. Americans should be embracing the holiday, but instead President Barack Obama is pushing back against it. Instead of being focused on America and our interests here, Obama seems to be investing all of his energy into the Middle East. Last year, for example, the Obama administrations embassy in Jakarta celebrated the 4th of July one month early on June 4th. They reportedly wanted to be respectful of Ramadan, which began on June 17 and lasted until July 17. Ramadan is a time of fasting for Muslims, but it seems ludicrous that a Fourth of July celebration could be somehow interfering. US Ambassador to Indonesia Robert O. Blake and US Ambassador to ASEAN Nina Hachigian presided over the festivities, which involved brass band renditions of the Star-Spangled Banner, as well as the Indonesian national anthem. Blake explained that the theme of the event was green development, focusing in on the US efforts to build and promote more environmentally sustainable development. The US will continue to support Indonesia in the future through its democratic achievements, Blake commented. Democracy is an American value which we have championed since 1776. Obamas disrespect for this country is outrageous. 