No this wasn't meant to be an insult or a troll magnet. I'm really curious here. If you ask any American what the first thing that pops in their head is when you say the word "patriotism", I guarantee it will be something violent.
2007-11-18 10:21:37 · 13 answers · asked by Trey H 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
i would say loyalty...but thats just me
2007-11-18 10:24:07 · answer #1 · answered by Kristen C 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Actually, when you say "Patriotism", I think of all the fireworks displays, 4th of July celebrations, all the times I've sung the national anthem before a sporting event... all the things that make me truly proud to be an American (war is definitely NOT one of the things that makes me proud of this country). I think of the fact that this is a country that outsiders risk death to become a part of. Patriotism is about being proud of how far we've come, and where we're going. I hope that helps. We aren't all a bunch of violent bullies.. those are called Republicans.
2007-11-18 10:27:08 · answer #2 · answered by Molly D 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
That's wrong. People may say that because the media (all over the world) focuses on war in their stories. However, I think many Americans see stopping global warming as patriotic, and conserving fuel as patriotic too. Two common examples.
2007-11-18 10:25:07 · answer #3 · answered by JeffyB 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is some truth to what you say. But it applies equally to most countries.
Like most people Americans equate patriotism to defending their values and their country. but we do have feelings of home and hearth and value the beauty and majesty of our large and diverse landscape.
Just out of curiosity, what do you think of when you hear the word patriotism.
2007-11-18 10:28:37 · answer #4 · answered by Traveler 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I will never be patriotic about the war even if someone paid me to be. I say patriotism is being loyal to your country. And even though you may not want to fight, if it was for a good cause, you would.
2007-11-18 10:57:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
When I read your question, I automatically thought of the forefathers, like Washington and Nathan Hale, Paul Revere, wearing those silly hats and getting ready to battle the Redcoats.
2007-11-18 10:28:40 · answer #6 · answered by Lydia H 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
most americans have patriotism for the nation they are proud americans who love their food love the concept of pasting and hoisting flag in their respective rooms and houses and also are proud of the fact that their nation is economically very good and educated citizens rule their nation for voilence they are only a few muddle headed who believe and love endorsing it
2007-11-18 10:26:44 · answer #7 · answered by niss 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no not violent, patrotisim, and patriot's of the usa are not violent. only in keeping with the system the way it is today. letting our country open for all ungodly things to happen, it's just not right!!!!!!!!
2007-11-18 10:27:06 · answer #8 · answered by poopsie 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The song that expresses my feelings for my country is is America the Beautiful, which asks for God's help to mend her flaws and names her beauties as fields and glories of nature.
2007-11-18 10:44:11 · answer #9 · answered by Taffy Saltwater 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think people are patriotic when it comes to Immigration.
2007-11-18 10:25:45 · answer #10 · answered by Jewel 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i feel most patriotic when i think about all the job opportunties and economic freedom we have here. not war.
2007-11-18 10:24:39 · answer #11 · answered by samantha 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋