Do any of you have an OUNCE of patriotism and love for America?

Question

Im not that old, but old enough to see how our country is (dis)respected by our own people,
why not try showing pride about our country, Instead of ohwwww-bush this- and iraq that,
Do you people not understand that right NOW the president of north Korea and Venezuela speak against us using our OWN criticisms,
WE FUEL THE FIRE THROUGH OUR LACK OF PATRIOTISM, makes me sick!!!!!!!!!

Im not saying were always correct,

But do you hear Iraq, Korea, and Venezuela GRANDSTANDING about what pieces of $hit they are?
NO YOU DONT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My grandfather(WWll) would have slapped you all for this

Answer 1

Im patriotic, and would sooner put my barrel in my mouth than put my country down. Ive sworn my life for her, some americans have sworn their allegiances elsewhere. there used to be a penalty for treason during times of war.

Answer 2

This is a matter of perceptions.

On the one hand, you have the patriots that think we should be in Iraq because there's an enemy there that is dangerous to the US, and needs to be defeated for our security. They base this on the two attacks against the WTC, the USS Cole, the plane over Lockerbie, the bombings of our facilities in various parts of the world, and statements of those who have made videotapes claiming to be our enemies.

Then you have the patriots that think Iraq is totally unnecessary. They largely never trusted Bush in the first place, think that his minions installed him in the White House through one or more kinds of vote fraud, or the USSC, and they believe the evidence that 9/11 was an inside job.

Now, one of the two is correct, but certainly not both. Whichever side is incorrect is certainly behaving in an unpatriotic manner, which is not the same as saying they are not patriots.

Read the Declaration of Independence and Constitution for yourselves. Stop believing what your favorite news source says, just long enough to verify the major points. Once in a while look at a critical analysis of those you trust.

You have to re-verify your basic premises from time to time, or you're going to become a victim to clever lies built on your own prejudices. When that happens, you either wind up supporting a war we shouldn't be in, or supporting our pulling out of a fight we need to win.

Answer 3

i love this country, would never live anywhere else. some people, yes they do, criticize to much, well all the time.
i look at like this, for 10 things i love about the USA, there might be 2 or 3 things that i don't like. And i will use my rights under the Bill of rights to speak my mind. Lets all remember, the Constitution is protection for one persons right, not a group
You can not think every thing is great about living here, most are. But as the great country we are we need to try an improve ourselves, for our kids and grand-kids

Answer 4

I love this country, always have, always will, but I do not approve of the way in which the Bush administration has led it.

If you don't see why that is not a contradiction in any way, then maybe you don't understand what America is about as well as you think you do.

For instance, I'm certain that there are many people in these other countries who don't approve of what their leaders do, at least privately. If they were to go public, then they would likely face repression, and we're not likely to hear about it in any case. But that doesn't mean the sentiment of opposition isn't there.

Because America is such a great country, we can express views that are contrary to those of our leaders without fear of brutal repression, only intimidation by their supporters. This right is not an impediment to this country's greatness; it is one of the main reasons for it.

Answer 5

What you mistakenly call "dis-respect" is the voice of decent. You can not stop it. I love my Country. You sit in your own ivory tower and say you love it more. If you love it more than why are you not in Iraq now showing your support for the Bush war. Are you willing to die for what you think is right? Or are you one that would send others to die and do that dirty work for you? Many service men have died to protect our freedom of speech and our way of life in America. Your Grandfather was a brave good American, he was willing to fight and even die for what he thought was right. The question remains. Are you?

Answer 6

I agree completely. There is a serious lack of patriotism in this country. Liberals are always quick to criticize but they never have anything worthwhile to offer.

But what makes this country better than any other on the planet is that we can disagree with the government and say so publicly. In other countries you'd be executed for speaking out.

Answer 7

I agree 100%.

In a state of war, one can disagree without giving the enemy an ego boost, without demoralizing the people whose lives could end at any minute. Liberals have done more to increase the murderous enthusiasm of jihadists than anyone in America. That they would fight against their president with so much force and vigor while being silent about global terror is stunning.

It breaks my heart that so many of our own can do nothing but complain, nothing but bad mouth the United States after all it has done for the world and continues to do. It is EASY to smear a country that protects your right to speech, that does not prosecute you for publically spewing venom against her. Obviously, Americans are not perfect, and, like most countries, we've made many mistakes in our history. But try to imagine the world without a USA. It would be much worse off, much poorer, much more desperate, without us.

Answer 8

definite, it ok might desire to. by way of fact it appears that evidently maximum individuals at the instant are so far up Obama B*** they are able to't see the fact. yet God will bless John McCain and we the yank human beings might lose the possibility of the final president we've ever had. John McCain is all approximately u . s . of america, Obama all approximately himself. .that is interior the palms of the yank human beings now as to which one they choose. . the two way John McCain will pop out nevertheless status up for the country he loves. and that makes him a winner continually in my eyes.

Answer 9

I'm a patriot. I totally disagree with all of these people (they are young and old) who disrespect our country and ask what's it ever done for them. Duh! Free speech is one of the things it's done for you! My father was in the armed forces and we spent a lot of time overseas and I've seen how other cultures have to live. We are an amazing country, and while it's ok to disagree with our policies at times, citizens should not bring this country down. The rights, freedoms and opportunities we have surpass those of any other country in the world. We are a very fortunate people and should work to keep ourselves free, not undercut our nation with slander and hatred.

My husband is also in the military and I have the utmost respect for our troops.

Answer 10

So let me see if I've got this straight: in this very country that was built on FREE SPEECH and has always valued that ABOVE ALL ELSE, you actually want to SLAP PEOPLE for exercising this very special God-given right. You must obviously be either a NAZI or a COMMUNIST, because THOSE are the kinds of people who would SLAP SOMEONE for speaking their minds! Shame, shame on you for being so ANTI-AMERICAN!

Answer 11

I agree with Kathy W on this one... Loving your country is different than loving the helmet-wearing window-licker that's running it. We don't fuel the fire with our lack of patriotism, we fuel the fire with a lack of faith in our leader... Time to elect a REAL president.

And don't lecture us on Patriotism... BOTH of my grandfathers fought proudly in WWII, and I have a brother in the service.