I hate my country?

Question

Because I disagree with you? And I'M the bad citizen?

The Constitution of the United States of America is available in a large-print, illustrated edition. Read it.

A- It's a rhetorical question. I love this place.
B- Hey bear!

TusconH- If you'd read it, you'd understand.
Wolf- You've illustrated my point.

OK. Because it so wonderfully articulates the rights of every American citizen to freely express themselves.
So when I engage in that right and get labeled as a traitor or as un-American by people whose freely expressed opinions happen to differ from mine, well I get a little frosted.
And I absolutely loved paying my taxes this morning.

Tuscon Hooligan- If you should happen to check back for my answer.
For starters, most Constitutional scholars I've met wouldn't use "Eat a D*#k" as a quote of note.
Are you holding a two week old grudge over your poorly argued 2nd Amendment question, the one that conveniently didn't mention the "A well-regulated militia being necessacary to the security of a free State" part?
It's okay, it's been 45 mins. Nobody is listening.

Answer 1

You have to hate the current status quo of a thing in order to justify changing that thing. If you love it the way it is, there is no reason to change it. The difference lies in whether the hate in question is rational or irrational.

Rational hate towards that which can be changed (philosophies, religion, legislation) promotes change and the potential for social benefit.

Irrational hate towards that which can not be changed (race, gender, sexual orientation) promotes bigotry and can only generate social abuse.

Changing an ideal is tricky, however. There will always be those socially stagnant conservatives who willingly and purposely confuse the irrational hate that promotes bigotry with the rational hate that promotes change in order to keep from having to try and defend an otherwise obsolete social order.

The why is simple. They want to believe themselves the default and as long as they can get away with making a progressive individual look like a bigot for wanting to make things better for all society, then they will always take the easier route. The white trash conservatives of this country are simply too insecure to do otherwise.

Answer 2

Granted, I have lived all over the world, Korea, San Paulo, Morocco, Blah...Blah..Blah, And I do have to say, that I agree with you. And no, it does not make you a bad person. That is one of the great things about America, you can say that and technically, you should not have to hear any derogatory remarks about it. So, young one, hate your country, grow up and start a revolutionary change. That is your right as an American.

Answer 3

Most people won't. And it's on that they base their decisions to cut freedoms in our constitution. People won't notice.

All people will care about is get a mediocre job and have that mediocre life on a house in a suburb. It's not bad, but the real political criminals never get caught and they do what they're doing now. Too bad.

People don't care anymore. It became a fact long ago.

Answer 4

Please tell me what the Constitution has to do with this?

I've read it, its my lifelong focus of study along with the history of this great country, but the question remains, what does this have to do with it? Or are you realizing suddenly that this has nothing to do with it and being short with me thinking I'll let the question slide after you insult my intelligence? Please tell me, as I am uneducated, what does this have to do with the constitution?

Let me enlighten you, jackass, as you are obviously confused at to what the first amendment (which I assume you are citing) actually means. When you express said opinion, do officers arrive at your door and throw you in a gulag? I will assume not, or that you have internet access in your cell. Short of that, NOT ONE SINGLE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT HAS BEEN VIOLATED. The First protects you from the assault of government against freedom of speech, NOT from the OPINIONS of people who disagree with your beliefs. When you say "this is what I think" and someone calls you a traitor, you can't throw the Constitution in their face an attempt to hide behind words that were written to keep government from stifling speech. There is no law protecting you from me calling you a "moron who talks a big game but is unfamiliar with the way the constitution works and tries to use it as a shield because he is too big a p*ssy to handle someones low opinion of him. This lack of understandding and misquoting of our Founding Document could be caused by the left-wing Neo-communists picking and choosing parts they like and using them to defend themselves while trashing the rest, or by the fact that 7 years of heroin use melted your brain to the point that you are unwilling to study our history, or just erased the common sense and knowledge you already had." Now, try to use the First to prevent me from having that justified opinion of you. Then, read up on how it REALLY works, and stop being such a crybaby. This was never a constitutional issue, you f*cked up.

You're always free to comment, but expect retribution and disagreement. The government never protects the results of a stated opinion. I can call you an idiot. See, thats my opinion. Are you offended? Too bad! grow a pair or stop opening your mouth, there are no laws to protect hurt feelings, wussy.

Actually, Jefferson was twice quoted as saying "eat a dick", but I do appreciate how you nicely avoided the topic by insulting my quote. Hardly called myself a scholar either. As for the second amenedment argument, that went from an on the board to an email argument, and I turned that wiccan b*itch into a pile of mush with actual facts, as opposed to "feelings and emotions": which she used to attempt to say that individuals should not own guns. Are you wanting to start that line of argument, or has the First amendment spanking sent you running for the needle and spoon again?

Answer 5

Don't hate your country; just hate those who ruin it. And always remember: as an American, you still have every chance to vote them out and declare them redundant to take back your country. Have courage, you've the right to fight back... and of course. brave citizens won't be intimidated or fooled by silly fear tactics used over and over again by stupid policians, lobbyists and special interest groups, arrogant enough to think they can fool everybody!

Answer 6

It is a personal attack used to sway your opinion. Like when someone calls you a racist for not supporting illegal aliens. People think that placing you in with a negative stereotype will make you see the light. It really just makes them look illogical.

Answer 7

I know! It is a bunch of crap if you ask me. Here we are, telling the world that a democracy is the only way to go, yet we constantly SHOW the world how hurtful and hateful we are to one another when we express a dissenting view. Ah, the beauty of politics.

Answer 8

You have a right to your nation.

Answer 9

Question marks do not a question make.

If you're angry at someone who accused you of hating your own country, you should probably address them directly.

Answer 10

If you are a Democrat, you probably hate your country.
I don't really care if Democrats hate Americans.
(But it irritates me when Democrats hate us, but still live off our taxes.)