I mean what's the deal?
2007-01-22 02:33:33 · 15 answers · asked by Marionette 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
The sad part is that people don't realize that patriotism doesn't mean you blindly follow someone or something. You also have a right and duty to object when you don't agree with someone or something. Isn't that what democracy is supposed to be?
2007-01-22 02:37:54 · answer #1 · answered by Misha 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't know if I'd all Americans "stupidly patriotic" but they're definitely proud of who they are and their place in the world. That's not a bad thing. The problem I have is with those Americans who don't realize that with being a Superpower comes responsibility. You're either part of the problem or part of the solution, and you can't solve violence with more violence. Invading another country doesn't help your popularity either.
2007-01-22 10:49:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stupidly patriotic? Are you ashamed of your country? We fought for everything we have and we fight everyday to keep it. We work our @sses off everyday, no 4 week vacations like the rest of the world. We have every right to be proud and patriotic.
2007-01-22 10:39:26 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Patriotism is what keeps this country together! It instills pride in your country. You may not agree with what the president is doing but he is not our country - our country was based on a belief that we had a right to our freedom .. patriotism is defending that right - I'm going to assume you are young .. won't call you stupid but would suggest you brush up on all the reasons you have the freedom you have!
2007-01-22 10:39:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe because we got every nationality in the world living here.
Maybe because we don't have the long common history that a more homogeneous society might have.
So expression of patriotism tends to verge on maudlin or belligence.
(its either maudlin or belligerent...no middle ground)
I don't do open displays of patriotic fervor.
I can't get worked up about sporting events.
I don't have that kind of energy.
2007-01-22 10:45:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have to know which Americans you mean, of course.
There is also the notion that patriotism may in and of itself be stupid.
2007-01-22 12:53:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not, not to the new country anyway. I'm Native American, and more supportive of the Eastern Band Cherokee than I am the current US government. Native American people weren't even considered citizens until 1924, and we've been here the longest.
2007-01-22 10:39:59 · answer #7 · answered by Danagasta 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
if you have to ask you really couldn't understand the answer even if each and every one of us answered your question. some things one feels such as love for GOD, Indigenous People, family, friends, etc. can NOT be explained in words as they have to be felt in one's heart.
2007-01-22 12:04:57 · answer #8 · answered by Marvin R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone of your obvious intellect should be able to figure this one out on your own.
2007-01-22 10:37:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
So is their something wrong with loving your country?
Or is it just loving America that you are against.
2007-01-22 10:37:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋