Grace Under Pressure 114 Posted July 2 Yes, extremely proud. Especially of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights: our system of government. Featuring checks and balances on power, and most importantly, a weak executive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squistion 2,201 Posted July 2 5 minutes ago, The Real timschochet said: One of the things that makes me the most proud about being an American is that pride in being an American is not required. Well, I dunno about that...Seeing the negative reaction to someone not sayiing the Pledge Of Allegiance or kneeling during The National Anthem is a pretty good argument that some shows of "pride" are expected/required or one will face negative consequences (see Colin Kapernick). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fnord 2,266 Posted July 2 6 minutes ago, squistion said: (see Colin Kapernick). You didn't just.... You did. Thread derailed. Bat signal has gone out. Conservative FBGers incoming Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BunnysBastatrds 2,441 Posted July 2 I bleed red white and blue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fnord 2,266 Posted July 2 2 minutes ago, BunnysBastatrds said: I bleed red white and blue Jesus Christ, what did you drink yesterday? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squistion 2,201 Posted July 2 4 minutes ago, Fnord said: Thread derailed. Bat signal has gone out. Conservative FBGers incoming Like they weren't here already. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,700 Posted July 2 59 minutes ago, TheNewGirl said: 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 I could see that if it is done properly and beautifully, however, there have been many that have tried to make it their own and it was disgusting... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNewGirl 1,491 Posted July 2 Just now, posty said: I could see that if it is done properly and beautifully, however, there have been many that have tried to make it their own and it was disgusting... Oh yes, I don't like it when people do that; add their own "stuff" and flair to the song? Or sing it terribly on purpose ike Roseanne Barr, no. It's actually meant to be done as a march, not a big old song. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gepetto 1,368 Posted July 2 3 hours ago, squistion said: 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 I'm not misleading as I never got the information from the link. I just found that link when I posted it here. So go fock yourself. I got the information from Fox News on TV originally and I posted all they said. Fock off. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
purdygood 352 Posted July 2 Proud to be an American. Not proud of a lot of my fellow citizens. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
avoiding injuries 1,580 Posted July 2 Multiple posts by the pigeon and not one saying he is proud to be American. Sad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real timschochet 6,764 Posted July 2 1 hour ago, squistion said: Well, I dunno about that...Seeing the negative reaction to someone not sayiing the Pledge Of Allegiance or kneeling during The National Anthem is a pretty good argument that some shows of "pride" are expected/required or one will face negative consequences (see Colin Kapernick). The negative reactions are from people who don’t understand what it means to be an American. But that’s their right (to be stupid) and I’m kind of proud of that too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maximum Overkill 1,988 Posted July 2 1 hour ago, BunnysBastatrds said: I bleed red white and blue And pisss blood Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squistion 2,201 Posted July 2 1 hour ago, Gepetto said: I'm not misleading as I never got the information from the link. I just found that link when I posted it here. So go fock yourself. I got the information from Fox News on TV originally and I posted all they said. Fock off. What you posted is misleading even though that may not have been your intent. The fact you posted something you saw on Fox doesn't make it any less misleading, it is still a misleading interpretation of poll results (perhaps deliberately on their part). Gallup didn't find that only 36% of all Democrats are proud to be an American (it found that only 36% said they were "extremely proud" and that is a big difference). Perhaps in the future if you start another thread like this, if you should mention your source material as it might save some misunderstanding Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 15,430 Posted July 2 30 minutes ago, purdygood said: Proud to be an American. Not proud of a lot of my fellow citizens. Like criminals ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seafoam1 3,024 Posted July 2 3 minutes ago, squistion said: What you posted is misleading even though that may not have been your intent. The fact you posted something you saw on Fox doesn't make it any less misleading, it is still a misleading interpretation of poll results (perhaps deliberately on their part). Gallup didn't find that only 36% of all Democrats are proud to be an American (it found that only 36% said they were "extremely proud" and that is a big difference). Perhaps in the future if you start another thread like this, if you should mention your source material as it might save some misunderstanding What you are posting is incorrect.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
avoiding injuries 1,580 Posted July 2 22 minutes ago, squistion said: What you posted is misleading even though that may not have been your intent. The fact you posted something you saw on Fox doesn't make it any less misleading, it is still a misleading interpretation of poll results (perhaps deliberately on their part). Gallup didn't find that only 36% of all Democrats are proud to be an American (it found that only 36% said they were "extremely proud" and that is a big difference). Perhaps in the future if you start another thread like this, if you should mention your source material as it might save some misunderstanding What you posted is misleading even though that may not have been your intent. The fact you posted something you saw online doesn't make it any less misleading, it is still a misleading interpretation of poll results (perhaps deliberately on their part). Gallup didn't find that only 36% of all Democrats are proud to be an American (it found that only 36% said they were "extremely proud OR VERY PROUD and that is a big difference). Perhaps in the future if you make another post like this, if you should mention your source material as it might save some misunderstanding Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Engorgeous George 2,331 Posted July 2 I am not proud of an accident of birth. Rather I would say I am grateful to be an American. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fnord 2,266 Posted July 2 13 minutes ago, Engorgeous George said: I am not proud of an accident of birth. Rather i would say I am grateful to be an American. This. I am proud of the nation into which I was randomly born, and have willingly stayed in since. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BunnysBastatrds 2,441 Posted July 2 1 hour ago, Maximum Overkill said: And pisss blood On yer mom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meglamaniac 506 Posted July 2 16 minutes ago, squistion said: How much Twitta stock do you own? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 15,430 Posted July 2 25 minutes ago, squistion said: Fake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squistion 2,201 Posted July 2 52 minutes ago, Meglamaniac said: How much Twitta stock do you own? None. It is privately held by Elon Musk. He bought out all the shareholders a few years back at $52 a share. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drizzay 720 Posted July 2 1 hour ago, squistion said: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iam90sbaby 2,611 Posted July 3 I’m proud to be a Floridian, not an American. I could give a fock about the rest of you tbh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
