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Why love America? Why patriotism?
Political Gangsta:
I choose not to be a blind follower of the US government. I'm doubtful by nature; distrustful of structures. The American government has worked more tricks than Till Eulenspiegal. We have dabbled in the cardinal taboo of racism and slavery in our past, and today we dabble in religious persecution of Muslims, at home and abroad.
It was a snake from the beggining, the pilgrims killed the Indians and called it Thanksgiving. So why complain now when the snake bites us? If Thomas Jefferson were still alive, he would be well read on Islamic affairs, and would have prevented Sept. 11th before it happened. But instead, we have a clown named George Bush in office, a bigot following in the footsteps of every flag-waving, Budweiser guzzling hard hat, incipient Reagan democrat. Only Bush is a republican spitting noble savage garbish, that us drunken American's open up our bars to on the daily.
Cliftone_Santiago_909:
Yeah.. basically you Rep where you're from. But not just that.. To me, tha United States aint Pretty Cool.. it's Fuckin Dope. We get to do whatever out here.. we do have liberty.. liberty of speech and all that shit. I'm not sayin it's tha best place on Earth. I just think it's a comfortable place to live.. we got it out here.. I dont know about Pratriotism.. I aint a patriot. you wont catch me waving around an American Flag... it's not even about that... fuck tha politics.. it's just coo' living out here.. that's my Love for America. Love it or leave it.. simple as that.
HBKid_Jr:
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im cool wit u an u helped me through hard times an shit but why do u hate america so much considering tha fact ur have lived here ur whole life. And to every1 that has a problem wit america, u people act like americans are tha only people blind to tha problems to tha world. U act like america is tha only country that does fucked up shit. Bottom line every other country has jus as many people that dont know jack shit about world politics. majority of countries do fucked up shit an only look out for there own interest's. So why when america does fucked up shit its wrong but other countries can an u guys couldnt care less.
The Big Bad Ass:
I love America because it has allowed me to live a full life to this point. I've had most everything I wanted spiritually, emotionally, and physically (posessions). Anything I haven't achieved, or not been able to afford, can be achievable with more effort, or even luck. I know our government hasn't always done the right thing, and I don't support certain acts. But as far as I'm concerned, as long as I'm not being forced to worship a certain way, or pay half my money to the powers that be, or be forced to work a specific job, then I'm okay with the way the country is being ran internally. I love america because it allows people like Infinite to openly disagree, and exploit it's issues without imprisoning him, or taking away his rights. I'm glad I was born here, and I'm glad that I will die here.
Trauma-san:
It comes down to this, for shizzle.
If you have a kid, and the kid sucks at football, when ever you see him play, do you boo? Do you say "GET THE F&CK OFF THE FIELD, LOSER"? Do you hate the kid? Do you tell everyone you know when they ask about him that he can't play football worth a Sh*t? No. You tell the kid "Good Job" when he runs 2 yards. Or you say "Better luck nextime" whenever he gets tackled into the drink table. Or you say "You're a good sport" when he admits he sucks.
The same thing with America, for real. America is screwed up, but POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT will get more than punishment done anyday. If you just bitch about america's problems, and hate them for it, then the problems will never change. If you reinforce the positive aspects of America, while always being concerned of the negative aspects, much more will get accomplished. The relationship with the country you live in is just that. It's on a different scale, but the same principles apply to a relationship with your children, or your friends.
I'm patriotic, because I'm optomistic. I don't hate the world, because I accept responsibility for my OWN life, and don't blame my problems on something else. Yall (Political Gangsta) (or some of yall, not all, peace~) bitch, and moan about your lives, but I have no job, my dad died, my mom has colon cancer, I have a mortgage payment, and a 14 year old brother that looks up to me for guidance. I can't even get married, because I have a kid, basically (my brother) who I have to raise. I support my entire household with no income (currently), and I have more problems than I could list before the word limit stops me. I don't sit here and complain about them, I hardly even mention them. Through that, my life is blessed, and I build upon the positives in my life; i'm smart, I'm friendly, I'm well liked, I'm strong, I'm fair, I look good, HAHA. That's what we need to do with America.
That's why I'm Patriotic... because Personally, I think the good in america FAR FAR FAR outweighs any bad you wanna pin on it. Some people are negative, and pessimistic by nature, I'm positive, and optimistic by nature. While some of you are sitting around depressed about your problems, I'm out having the time of my life, despite my problems. This resounds all throughout the arguments on this boad, by the way. Some of you view religion as an opressor, but to me, it has opened my mind infintely. Some of you view women as a ball and chain, but to me, I'm twice the person when I have a woman. Some of you think I'm weak for leaning on God, when in reality, I'm ten times stronger when I know God has my back. I don't even sweat the small stuff anymore. I feel like I can conquer anything.
That's why I'm patriotic, because I refuse to dwell on the negative, and look for the positive. I love america.
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