Gepetto 1,368 Posted July 2 36% of Democrats are proud to be American 92% of Republicans are proud to be American gallup poll Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 15,433 Posted July 2 Yes. At least I know I’m free. And I won’t forget the men who died and gave that right to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegeneral 3,214 Posted July 2 I’m proud to be an American and think we have the best country all things measured. The fight for second place is pretty far in the rear view. That doesn’t mean that I’m not critical when we are fuckinng up. That’s part of keeping us at the top of the list. We get to do that, 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squistion 2,201 Posted July 2 12 minutes ago, Gepetto said: 36% of Democrats are proud to be American 92% of Republicans are proud to be American gallup poll Well geez...I wonder why the poll numbers like that. What about independents? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 15,433 Posted July 2 I’m a flag waving, patriotic, nephew of my Uncle Sam, a rough riding fighting Yankee man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
listen2me 23 1,873 Posted July 2 55 minutes ago, squistion said: Well geez...I wonder why the poll numbers like that. What about independents? Because dems hate themseleves if they are white and would rather an Islamist extremist here than a republican? Biden could be in charge and id still 100% say im proud to be an American. Or its TDS. One or the other. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 2,264 Posted July 2 Extremely proud. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,700 Posted July 2 Best country on the planet…. Yes we have our faults like all others, but I would never want to live outside of the United States…. Been asked if I want to see other countries, and I tell them I do not as why would I want to visit a country that isn’t the best… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegeneral 3,214 Posted July 2 25 minutes ago, posty said: Best country on the planet…. Yes we have our faults like all others, but I would never want to live outside of the United States…. Been asked if I want to see other countries, and I tell them I do not as why would I want to visit a country that isn’t the best… Agree on the first paragraph. The second one not so much. Love going ti other counties, always glad to come home though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,700 Posted July 2 2 minutes ago, thegeneral said: Agree on the first paragraph. The second one not so much. Love going ti other counties, always glad to come home though. I can understand that, but that is just something I never have wanted to do... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 3,193 Posted July 2 No, I’m blessed to live in America, and to be a Christian, but I do so with humbleness. Destruction comes where pride lives Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real timschochet 6,764 Posted July 2 The Democrats who answered no are misguided idiots. Full stop. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 6,799 Posted July 2 2 hours ago, squistion said: Well geez...I wonder why the poll numbers like that. What about independents? Are you proud to be an American, Squissy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandy Loam 108 Posted July 2 I'm proud to be an American Except for Foam with first-name Pee. And I won't forget that aircraft carriers are ships that sail the sea And I'll gladly stand up next to you and defend those tranny threads 'Cause there's no doubt I love this board While listen2me wets the bed 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seafoam1 3,025 Posted July 2 9 hours ago, Sandy Loam said: I'm proud to be an American Except for Foam with first-name Pee. And I won't forget that aircraft carriers are ships that sail the sea And I'll gladly stand up next to you and defend those tranny threads 'Cause there's no doubt I love this board While listen2me wets the bed I have so broken rusty. Dude thinks about me day and night. Kind of creepy, but really funny watching him crack. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meglamaniac 509 Posted July 2 11 hours ago, Hardcore troubadour said: Yes. At least I know I’m free. And I won’t forget the men who died and gave that right to me. Lee Greenwood fan? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blick 39 Posted July 2 11 hours ago, squistion said: Well geez...I wonder why the poll numbers like that. What about independents? If you're not proud to be American, you're an a$$hole regardless of your race, religion, political bent, or gender (or lack thereof). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,911 Posted July 2 Hell yes I am. Proud and lucky Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alias Detective 1,401 Posted July 2 11 hours ago, thegeneral said: I’m proud to be an American and think we have the best country all things measured. The fight for second place is pretty far in the rear view. That doesn’t mean that I’m not critical when we are fuckinng up. That’s part of keeping us at the top of the list. We get to do that, So your answer is yes @thegeneral. Why so many Dems saying nope? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meglamaniac 509 Posted July 2 9 minutes ago, Alias Detective said: Why so many Dems saying nope? You know the answer to this, or at least you should. OMB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alias Detective 1,401 Posted July 2 32 minutes ago, Meglamaniac said: You know the answer to this, or at least you should. OMB I’ll let the general tell me why. I’m sure he has a reason other than OMB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegeneral 3,214 Posted July 2 48 minutes ago, Alias Detective said: So your answer is yes @thegeneral. Why so many Dems saying nope? I’d be guessing. I would expect a good poll would have follow up questions that would give insight as to why people answered that way. My guesses would be some combination of frustration with the direction the country is taking with issues like wealth inequality, corporate greed and its influence on our government, immigration, and that the leader of the political party in charge at the moment is so openly aggressive in his rhetoric against them. Would also be curious how the questions were asked. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fnord 2,272 Posted July 2 17 minutes ago, Alias Detective said: I’ll let the general tell me why. I’m sure he has a reason other than OMB. I'd say I'm proud of my country, but I'm not proud of some of the things we do. Witness the big beautiful bill that's going to righteously fock over millions of citizens as an example. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gepetto 1,368 Posted July 2 https://news.gallup.com/poll/692150/american-pride-slips-new-low.aspx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 15,433 Posted July 2 2 minutes ago, Fnord said: I'd say I'm proud of my country, but I'm not proud of some of the things we do. Witness the big beautiful bill that's going to righteously fock over millions of citizens as an example. Who exactly did the inflation reduction act help? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gepetto 1,368 Posted July 2 12 hours ago, squistion said: Well geez...I wonder why the poll numbers like that. What about independents? Political independents’ pride has also reached a low point, with 53% expressing a great deal of pride, down seven points from last year, which had been the previous low for this group. Independents’ pride has been declining since the early 2000s, dropping below 80% for the first time in 2005, then below 70% in 2019 and below 60% this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squistion 2,201 Posted July 2 12 hours ago, Gepetto said: 36% of Democrats are proud to be American 92% of Republicans are proud to be American gallup poll I wondered why there was no link for this and as I suspected the OP is misleading It is not true that only 36% of Democrats are proud to be an American. The poll asked: How proud are you to be an American? There were 5 choices given 1) extremely proud 2) very proud 3) moderately proud 4) only a little proud 5) not at all proud It turns out that 36% number of Democrats refers to those who said they were "extremely proud" The OP makes it appear that 36% of Democrats said they were "not proud at all" and that is not what Gallup found. https://news.gallup.com/poll/646655/american-pride-remains-near-record-low.aspx 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alias Detective 1,401 Posted July 2 13 minutes ago, Fnord said: I'd say I'm proud of my country, but I'm not proud of some of the things we do. Witness the big beautiful bill that's going to righteously fock over millions of citizens as an example. I’m not familiar with the focking over part. Who’s getting the goldmine and whose getting the shaft? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 15,433 Posted July 2 Of course I am. I’m not so proud about people that play on a message board all day while they are supposed to be working. And they have been for decades. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegeneral 3,214 Posted July 2 Didn’t see this poll was Gallup so googled that. It appears that it is largely a generational thing. Young people across both political party affiliation are much less likely to answer they are “very proud to be an American”. More young people identify as progressive or Dems so that skews the numbers for them. The poll has this at the end: These changes have occurred mostly over the past decade, and have done so amid greater pessimism about the economic prospects for young people, widespread dissatisfaction with the state of the nation, greater ideological divides between the parties, unfavorable images of both parties, and intense partisan rancor during the Trump and Biden administrations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 7,427 Posted July 2 Hell yes. I’m proud of America and think Americans are great. Our government, on the other hand … Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HellToupee 1,776 Posted July 2 The little fella spins but…… Pride Tumbles Among Democrats; Independents Also at a New Low Democrats are mostly responsible for the drop in U.S. pride this year, with 36% saying they are extremely or very proud, down from 62% a year ago Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fnord 2,272 Posted July 2 2 minutes ago, Alias Detective said: I’m not familiar with the focking over part. Who’s getting the goldmine and whose getting the shaft? No? Where are you getting your information from? There are a bunch of ways this will screw over those that aren't in the top 20% (or higher) earnings categories, but all we have to do is focus on the healthcare aspects to know the whole thing is a joke. NPR CBS Reuters This one is good, I mean how can you not love some of this (if you hate other humans): Bolsters eligibility verification measures for participants and healthcare providers and removes rules that make it easier to enroll Blocks regulations that required minimum staffing levels at nursing homes and other long-term care facilities Repeals grant programs for purchasing electric heavy-duty vehicles Repeals grants to reduce air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions Restricts incentives for nuclear power Cancels funding for green-energy grant programs in the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, including vehicle manufacturing, home efficiency upgrades, electricity transmission and wind power Weakens enforcement of fuel-efficiency standards for automobiles and pickup trucks Increases law enforcement protection of the president LOLOLOL Increases work requirements for some of the 41 million participants in the SNAP food aid program Shift some costs from federal government to states All of these delightful measure, plus many more, that add $3T plus to the debt. And this doesn't even include downstream effects like rural healthcare accessibility plummeting due to lack of funding, increased pollution and environmental toxicity leading to poorer health outcomes, the weakening of enforcement throughout all levels of government creating more opportunity for fraud and waste, etc. But hey, me personally, I'll probably benefit by having my taxes lowered a few bucks, so at least I can afford a little more whiskey and weed to help me forget what's going on, which is cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 15,433 Posted July 2 NPR getting defunded. Overdue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 5,544 Posted July 2 Remember that ONE time Michelle Obama was proud of America? Good times ........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNewGirl 1,491 Posted July 2 2 hours ago, thegeneral said: I’d be guessing. I would expect a good poll would have follow up questions that would give insight as to why people answered that way. My guesses would be some combination of frustration with the direction the country is taking with issues like wealth inequality, corporate greed and its influence on our government, immigration, and that the leader of the political party in charge at the moment is so openly aggressive in his rhetoric against them. Would also be curious how the questions were asked. All of this and they are totally against colonialism. The flag doesn't represent freedom, but more oppression of minority groups, slavery, bad cops, capitalism, white men....I mean, the list goes on. But when I hear my Dem friends talk, this is what they usually bring up. Yes, I am proud to be American. I always have been, even as a child. I am one of those that gets weepy when the National Anthem is sung or played, and I stand and put my hand on my heart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real timschochet 6,764 Posted July 2 One of the things that makes me the most proud about being an American is that pride in being an American is not required. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
avoiding injuries 1,580 Posted July 2 Couldn’t be more proud. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
