Are you patriotic?

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Are you patriotic?

Pasiton5 · Accepted Answer

Honestly i would not want to live anywhere else i in these times i mean say what you want about this country but it is one of the greatest ever to exist, it's not perfect but we're tend to correct mistakes to make life better, unlike some countries that constantly remind you that if it wasn't for our fearless leader the sun would not set or rise each day, or have to constantly show your íd to go from one block to another, i don't give a damn how much you concede to people they're asses are never satisfied, it's not a perfect country but it is for me, yes I'm a patriot but not a gung ho one ready to go destroy the lives of others just cause our fearless leader says so blindly,

CentralPerk77 · Accepted Answer

Patriotism is divisive. As many ism’s go they separate people when, in reality, we are all people all across the world. There’s no need for division lines. How many wars and how many people have to die over invisible land borders or secular thoughts? What if we, as people, could just live anywhere we want? Pride is a deadly sin and, while I am not religious (another division between people), there is good reason for this. As soon as you draw a line between you and others you have one of the essential building blocks of disliking someone you don’t even know. Governments love patriotism - I personally - don’t want a world where it exists anymore.

Zelda_5 · Accepted Answer

I'm in Canada. I'm not really patriotic because fuck patriarchy. I like my country, but the governement kinda sucks. They're not handling the new news about the residential schools well and it's frustrating. So no, I'm not, but I still will be celebrating Canada Day with my family.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

I love my country, and I hate my president. He's a huge embarrasment and a disgrace to America.

OlderAndWiser · Answer

How many who think this country is horrible believe that because CNN/MSNBC and late night "comedians" told them that is what they should think?

molonski2 · Answer

Depends what country you are talking about , there is far more than one.
One of the worst traits of some in the USA is this unmitigated flag waving bullshit , they have been bought up with this nonsense , be objective , be critical , but you simply do a diservice if you run around chanting and waving flags , its ludicrous.
Know your strengths and my all means work to the strength , but the " no fault " blind , flag waving , is sickening to the core , and its fake , pure and simple.
Just as one must know strengths , weaknesses , are just as important.

VanillaSalt · Answer

I want to be. I used to love my country. I do respect what my country stands for... I do not respect it’s people, it’s culture, it’s weakness, and most of all it’s acceptance to allow people to walk on it.

Democrats want to destroy our very foundation. Republicans just let it happen. They say no no no no... eventually they can’t stop the stupid and we fall further into hedonism. There the people that actively wanna take/destroy what we have, the fools that just say no but never try and balance the system, then we have dumbasses making posts asking if we care but are completely unwilling to do anything about it... it’s not the Democrats who cause this I hate or the Republicans that consider it a win to slow them down... it’s idiots like you and everyone posting on here that don’t even try and do anything to stop it beside vote.

Way to save our country in the least helpful way possible.

SlightlyEccentric · Answer

"Patriotism means to stand with your country, it does not mean to stand with your president."

-Theodore Roosevelt-

No matter who is in charge of this country, whether Biden, Trump Obama, Bush or whoever else, I will always stand by her side. I will always question government and do whatever is possible to make sure the limitations of government power are limited. The people's freedom comes above all else and no extremist political agenda, left or right, will ever take that away from us.

hellionthesagereborn · Answer

Yes. I love my country, I support what it USE to stand for. That doesn't mean I support the idiocy of politics or the agenda's of politicians, who in my opinion are generally the least patriotic people there are being only interested in benefiting themselves at the expense of the nation. As an American I take pride in the basis of our country, and I think the people who hate it are simply oblivious to our history and culture (which sadly is most americans now a days).

Solo22 · Answer

I am. The United States still has opportunities and we have it better here than in so many other parts of the world. There are places in the world where there is not much work or opportunity for a better life. People here only face poverty because of their own stupidity, criminality, drug addictions, or laziness. The one exception to that would be ACTUAL medical disabilities (not sorry ass adults faking it) or an unfortunate/unplanned event outside of their control. Despite that, most people with strong foundations, good health, and work ethic tend to bounce back quickly, despite any setbacks they might face in life.

HawkPerception · Answer

Not in the slightest. I think the concept is ridiculous. You don't choose the country you're born in. I admit that some countries have better values than others and better governments that are more for the citizens. And I may fight for my country but only if I find the cause righteous.

TurboKid · Answer

Yes to both countries to which I am a citizen (I am a dual-citizen), although not because I think the countries are so amazing; it's because I have both the privilege and responsibility of being a citizen.

It's like I am very loyal to my company and its brand, even though it is far from the greatest. I still have a role in it and a part in shaping it, and so it has my allegiance.

Frank_Woods · Answer

Loving your country doesn't mean you can't have criticism of it when there are problems. I love America for the freedom and protection the Constitution gives us, but I recognize that we have flawed leadership at the moment.

gotc147 · Answer

Very, America is by far the greatest country in the world.

People often equate patriotism with thinking that their country is flawless, that isn't true. America has no shortage of flaws, I mean look who our current President is, but we're still better than everywhere else.

jshm2 · Answer

Don't be stupid and jingoistic.

Being "patriotic" just means you're supportive of any and all crimes committed by the government in your name.

Thus you cannot complain when terrorism and crime happens to you, because of those acts.

It's an entirely horrible state of affairs and a darker side of politics.

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

I think it needs to be more Patriotic, some of our Veterans get treated horribly
they qualify for healthcare but don't get it cause of loops in the system and
some qualify for more money but don't get it but I do stand by the Veterans
my late Great Grand-dad was a Veteran and so was my late Great Uncle

loveslongnails · Answer

My country, meaning the government, has been involved in a lot of fucked up things. It also does good things. I think the whole idea of "patriotism" is very misleading, misused and has become a political tactic to stir up hatred. The idea that trying to make your country be "better" than it is gets translated into "love it or leave it", is beyond absurd. Real patriots speak out against tyranny - sheep just follow blindly and think they are. Sound familiar?

Naydyonov · Answer

Yes. I live in Canada, so do want things in Canada do be alright. Otherwise, I also hold Israeli citizenship & support Israel's existence. I support America as it's a country founded on a set of inspirational ideas. Russia is my family's native country, so I do love Russia, despite my many criticisms.

Archerer · Answer

Which country is "This country?"

But no, not really. I am critical of humanity in general. Not to say I don't like Canada and I happy to be here, but it's important to remain critical as Canada is a shifting concept, as are all other Countries.

TheorionMage · Answer

Pragmatically...
4 years Army & Nam SSGT, Combat Photographer,
3.5 years Air National Guard as a Ground Vehicles Driving Instructor.
30 years as Peace officer, Private Detective then Criminal Profiler in International Human Trafficking.

crmoore · Answer

I like this country, although that's becoming less and less true, unfortunately. But even before this country was hit with ridiculousness, patriotic was never something I've ever really considered myself. But I do/did like this country. I do think it is the best country (hopefully it stays that way). But I feel like a patriot is particularly passionate about their country, and while I'm not dispassionate, I just don't yet that worked up over it.

FriendlyDrugDealer · Answer

Due to certain degree. My belief isn’t in government or organizations but citizens and people who try to uphold reasonable and decent values such as love for one and another and fairness for everyone regardless of differences.

Hanrej · Answer

I voted "sometimes" but I'm patriotic every day. The reason for my vote is because of my countrys faulty leadership and their selfdestructive policies designed to erode everything that once was good about this country.

It's a confusing middleground between loving my nation and hating it's leadership.

TwistedTube · Answer

I'm not patriotic, but I do realize my country is quite good. I'm not sure why you'd need to think your country is horrible to not be patriotic? I just don't think that my country is part of my identity so it's been weird for me to be patriotic

Qdbrown · Answer

Yes.

And I find it ironic that there are some nitwits out there that say they are not... Yet they have that ability and right to share this opinion and will not be harmed for having such opinions. What a horrible country...

Adam1978 · Answer

Not at all and I still think Sweden is a much better country then USA infact I am not aware of any country that would fit me better. It's not like the country is perfect far from it. It's just that all other countries has same or worse problems.

DeeDeeDeVour · Answer

Yes, I am patriotic.  I love the United States.

ShortCircuit · Answer

Not particularly. My allegiance is to freedom, not to dotted lines on a map. I only love my country in so far as it is free. And as of 2020, it is no longer free.

billyates55 · Answer

I was born in Australia and I have found that Australia will usually offer you the freedom to work, earn a living and allow you to become what you aspire to, if you are willing to put in the effort. Australia offers many freedoms that many other Countries don’t. Generally Australia is a tolerant Nation and returns the effort you put in.

JulieLamar · Answer

I am, I have always had a certain idea of my country and there are some things that are very valuable to me.

chapawapa · Answer

No im. not patriotic and the country is fine... I don't see a reason to be patriotic also seeing people that way reminds me of cults or brainwashed people

Account · Answer

Not in the slightest. I don't have that in me. It is a feeling I don't understand nor I acknowledge within me.

Celtero · Answer

The founding values are good but the current population don't really reflect them so I'm going to have to say no, not really.

NightHawk99 · Answer

I'm a proud African American who is happy to dwell on this soil. I hope all who have a problem with that struggle to accept it. :)

Anonymous · Answer

Well, if we're talking about America, I'd say I'm proud of the past, ashamed of the present, and afraid of the future. I think America is still one of the best countries in the world, perhaps the best place to live. But with each passing day it becomes less and less great. I do not think that there is a very bright future for this country if it continues to develop in the same direction as it is now.

normalice · Answer

I do feel a strange swell of pride when I see racists in other countries and think "at least our racists are passed that stage of ridiculousness."

markguilams · Answer

Tbh honest America is the best. I say that as a former foreigner. Anybody with sense would vote Republican to save this country.
To those who disagree I have one thing to say: Happy Pride Month pervert!

eyekneepain · Answer

I’m patriotic when other people shit on my country. I’m not very patriotic outside of those circumstances. It’s like a “yes my country sucks but only I get to say that” type of thing

DarcRefractions · Answer

yeah America first I live here , my people built this and fought in every war. why wouldn't i be. now if you tell me how to be patriotic you can suck my nuts.

drexel420 · Answer

Hell yeah I'm patriotic do you know what can happen to the people who say the country is horrible, its were all ashamed of them too, in other countries? Some places they would be publicly stoned 😂 this country is horrible, yeah ok snowflakes.

Éhmîë · Answer

U can't just judge what a country is without first knowing more about it

IAMNathanael · Answer

Only on the fourth of July or memorial day. Pretty much

Anon621 · Answer

I am patriotic but not to the US I feel more patriotic towards Cuba since I identify as Latin.

ilikefrogsalot · Answer

I'm neither "I love my country!!!" or "i hate my country!!!" I'm just pretty "meh" about it.

andreasderjuengere · Answer

I treat 'my' country (both, original and hosting) the way I am treated. This prevents me from being patriotic.

karaspara · Answer

Sometimes. I don't often think about it but today for example England played a football match and we all had a great time even though I was working

Anonymous · Answer

Yes, but not some of the sketchy folks who live in it and some the ones who run it or think they run it. There's things we can improve on but then again every country can improve on something. There's no such thing as a perfect country.

EnglishEuropean · Answer

My country is a shit show but I suspect it's different to your country. On the plus side we're still better than some of the Eastern European/Balkan states. I'm thinking Poland, Hungary, etc

CallmeTheKnight · Answer

I'm 50/50 because this country and it's politics are really full of s*** most of the time.

MannMitAntworten · Answer

Love my country, hate my government. Just the United States way...

bigslab · Answer

Not when It comes to the country I come from, but the country I immigrated on the other hand is a different story

wickhamhayls · Answer

partly. I'm British and I like our country. But the Iraq War was shit and Brexit was badly handled as was the pandemic. I'll freely call out when we do shit as a country. it's not infallible.

KrakenAttackin · Answer

This is a great country going through a very bad time.

Iron_Man · Answer

Of course I’m a red white and blue American looking forward to July 4 shooting off fireworks 🇺🇸

_Troian_ · Answer

Yeah I am patriotic person, can do anything for it.

EnviousKatt · Answer

Not even American. But yes, i love my country, what i dont like, is the people living on it xD

JennieF · Answer

Yes. I was proud to represent the USA in international competition.

bones0271 · Answer

No Canada 🍁 is a disease it a disgusting 🤢 shit hole too many sjw

uncutfun · Answer

I have a flag on my truck. yes people talk shit and others don't care

Luckycharms12 · Answer

An well I'm irish and proud to be after that not really

TallAnon · Answer

Not at all, lived in many places, all the same to me.

Pterodon · Answer

I’m extremely patriotic and will die for my country

Sabretooth · Answer

no. i just don't feel a need to go insane about it. i'm more nonchalant about it.

Anonymous · Answer

Those that voted no... Leave, we dont need your kind here.

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