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Originally Posted by ReligiousLeft  This country has a major problem when people think it is wrong for a candidate not to wear a flag pin. Many Conservatives will tell you that they love America, but do they? Conservatives have long been against protecting the environment and in favor of the corporate right to trash the large piece of land we call America. Conservatives also are opponents of social programs to help the American poor and are in favor of Wars that kill Americans.
I do not love America. Based on the last 8 years it is impossible to love America. My love for America is not unconditional. It is based on how the American government acts. George W. Bush has made it impossible to love America.
The American flag is consecrated as a sacred idol for so many people, but why? Is it not just a symbol? Is it not just paint on cloth?
I hope someone will answer of few of these questions! |
Ultimately your very survival depends on the viability of the implicit dependence that exists in America, one for and with another.
You can impetuously declare yourself apart from America but we all know you really aren't.
You may express your pique with America, but we all know you couldn't do without it.
So, basically your statement is tantamount to complaining about things you haven't yet reconciled yourself to changing, accepting or even one day, understanding and liking.
I believe a course in comparative governments and nations is in your future and after that your opinions will change.
I love America even though there are things about it that are infuriating or annoying. It doesn't get any better than this. And anyone who believes the grass is greener elsewhere is invited to post a thread telling us how much better they love Canada or France or Pakistan or wherever it is they'd prefer than here.