Are you proud to be an American?

Question

Today is 9/11 and I remember having to sing that song in school. It made me proud to be an American but today I'm not so sure if I can say the same.

ohsheeT · Accepted Answer

For me this is a tricky question

Part of me is and that's just because of the people we have some really really good people in America that have morals values and ethics and believe in what they believe in

As for our government no we have been lied to since grade school we were all led to believe certain things and not one teacher taught us the truth when it comes to history our government

And not one government official has ever come out and told the truth about how our government really works and they're not even our government they manage money it's all been a big lie

Each government official is supposed to represent their state and speak on our behalf

Nowadays they get elected because they're bought and you never hear anything about them anymore until the next election

Just think how badass America would be if it was ran on the up and up

If Government really had the people interest in hand we would all be very wealthy

But the people that are running the country they Elite they're old they're going to die soon but then we have new billionaires in the tech world that will start running the country so depending on how greedy they are how evil they are that will determine everything but at least the truth is coming out

And I still believe in people that will make the right decisions that have morals values and ethics

If we could get rid of the greediness
That would be the start and then also have a government that looks to the Future it starts teaching our kids and we take control before it all falls apart because that's the way the elite have it right now they wanted to All Fall Apart they think that they're going to take their money with them and their status

Look at everything China has done for their country in the last past 10 years even they build for the future

They know how to spend their money look at America everything is falling apart

And not one politician will stand up to be great and tell the truth

That's the part that destroys America and makes me not proud but as for the people in it I'm proud

Because there are good good people that have a backbone and they do what's right

NathanDavis · Accepted Answer

I've never done pride

especially not one based on such a large group

I do love the American people in my life, and definitely very proud of them

and I can only hope the majority of the rest of American people, can feel the same about the ones in their life too

7Phoenix7 · Accepted Answer

Honestly, not really.. I’m grateful for certain freedoms and opportunities I have here, but I don’t feel proud of a country simply because I happened to be born in it…especially with the direction it’s going.

itss_lily · Accepted Answer

i am American and it is what it is. the country has been involved in many shameful countless war, violence and invasions as well as destabilizing other countries. so i am not proud

WhiteSteve · Answer

Well, first thing: I think it’s important that why societally recognize that pride in your country IS NOT A VIRTUE. Like if you’re proud to be an American, you are in no way fundamentally superior to someone who isn’t. That’s not to say it’s necessarily BAD to be proud of the country, in a vacuum. I’m just saying pride in one’s country is neutral, from a character or decency standpoint.

With that clarified….. for me? Sort of? We’re not without our merits and accomplishments. But I have a lot of concerns about our current leadership, and even more concern about the general quality of who the “average everyday American” is; I think that’s really dipped, sadly.

I’d put it like this: I don’t want to say I’m outright “not proud to be an American”; but I WOULD say that I’ve never been LESS proud to be an American than I am right now. And when I see people not sharing in that reduction of pride, and rather feeling MORE pride, that makes me spiteful towards our people, not the government. The government right now is unfortunately just a symptom of who our people are.

Chazmatazz269 · Answer

Not really. I’m not ashamed either though.
Let’s take a little stroll down Introspection Lane.
Pride is considered a sin, and for good reason. I think it boils down to undeserved pride. Certainly we are permitted to take pride in our accomplishments, as long as it doesn’t overshadow the lord. Right? We have to avoid excessive pride, like boasting, and we should not take pride in works that aren’t our own. I do my part to keep my little corner of the world neat and true, but i certainly did not make the USA what it is. It wouldn’t be right for me to take credit for what’s awesome because it’s not my doing.
In this same vain, i do not accept shame for works that aren’t my own. I don’t carry the white guilt, or shame for “male privilege” because i neither created these things nor have i ever benefited from them.
Contrary to popular rhetoric, the USA is still one of the top places in the world to live. If it weren’t so, then why would so many people be clamoring to come here? Why would so many people who were born here insist that we should not just let them stay, but open the borders to more?
You can’t hold the belief that the USA sucks while simultaneously insisting that you deserve to stay and that being forced to go back where you came from is some sort of injustice. Those are mutually exclusive ideals.
So unless you’re part of the problem, feel no shame.
I feel neither pride nor shame, but i still consider myself a patriot.

loveslongnails · Answer

I don't identify with the almost 210 years of American history that took place before I was born, or the years before that, just because I happened to be birthed within its borders. Also, I always considered this a silly question without logical answer, as I had nothing to do with most of American history.

I think that's what people usually mean when they ask this question is "Are you proud of your birth country's governments' accomplishments, governing and interactions globally, historically and currently?

So, am I proud of the government's record in history? No, most of it, not all of it, is disgraceful and despicable. Am I proud of what the American government is doing now? Fuck no, it's even MORE disgraceful and despicable. There have been great men and women to come out of America; scientists, doctors, nurses, inventors, etc. I don't consider their accomplishments to be what this question is about, hence my answer.

SeekerOfTruth007 · Answer

Nope. Any nation which rewards football players with more income than Doctors and Nurses has a serious moral problem.

I have at times suggested boycotting ALL professional sports, because we pay these people tens of millions of dollars to play a children's ball game. They are now paying the top Corners over 50 million dollars per year in pro football... to work for 4 hours per week. Meanwhile people who have real jobs are lucky if they make 1/1000th of that in annual income.

It's preposterous and it's immoral.

exitseven · Answer

Yes, America is the greatest nation on Earth and I am proud to be a part of it. I raised my kids here and I own my own house with two cars in the two car garage, There is no other place that has as high of a standard of living.

There are lots of people tast say America is the great satan but they are all still here. Why dont they go and live in Iran?

BCRanger10 · Answer

I have no reason not to be. We have our sins and our flaws, just like any other nation, but we also have our virtues just like any other nation. Sure, there's a lot that needs to be fixed and corrected and there are things we will have to answer for, but that won't make me not appreciate being an American.

lightbulb27 · Answer

I'm glad, not so sure about proud.

We are a fading country that made a lot of mistakes. Our experiment and ideals we projected were good overall. We crushed nazi'sm and wipingo out of peoples, saved many over the years, fed the globe, invented all sorts of stuff to make the modern world.

But we are fading and it's unfortunate, all countries leading have made the same mistakes... like clockwork.

Anonymous · Answer

I am not proud to be an American today.

I love my country and am grateful for it, but that doesn’t shield it from critique.

Medicare For All, Housing For All, Sustainability, Energy Independence, Fixing Domestic Issues Rather Than Fighting Pointless Foreign Conflicts, and Ending Industrial Complexes (Prison, Military, and Education are a few I know too well).

We deserve the best for our borders, otherwise we wouldn’t need to uphold them if they became like anywhere else.

9/11 paved the way for the government to limit human freedoms and we allow it to still infest our lives, mass surveillance from Flock Systems and AI, Spyware, Cookies, Tracking, etc. even in our own cars and smart tvs appliances.

Anonymous · Answer

I am because no nation in human history has done more good for the world than the USA. Recent examples include providing Covid vaccines to Africans and freeing the Venezuelan people from their dictator. Even the war in Iran gets distorted. The American government overthrew a dictator who really killed tens of thousands of Iranian citizens. Heck, did you know that people from all over the world are entering lotteries to try to live in the USA? And let's not forget that roughly 10% of Mexica's population has trekked northward to the USA. Our technological innovation is second to none too. Examples include the light bulb, the telephone, the airplane, and maybe most importantly of all... the personal computer!

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

Yes I am.

America has offer me so much opportunity and blessings to enjoy through God.

I'm extremely thankful for America as well.

A lot of Americans seriously don't know how good America is.

They literally don't til they find themselves in a ish very dangerous country where even clean water to drink is difficult to find.

Snakeyes7 · Answer

I am a proud to be an American because I love American values. I however despise the direction it's going and how little the guy I elected hoping he would do something about it, is too busy fucking around with goat attracted persons to really seem to care.

Abbycado · Answer

Nope. Everyone hates us and half of us hate the other half of us. Give you one guess why.

EzraIsShy76028 · Answer

I am not proud to be on this planet period. The countries I'm most affiliated with are America and Brazil but I don't really give a shit about either. Human nature is just sort of the same wherever you go.

AviatorTom · Answer

I am proud to be human, an inhabitant of planet Earth, and an American.

Lliam · Answer

Not really. Although I'm glad that I am a 5th generation U. S. citizen that live in America. I am more proud of my Irish heritage.

Iron_Man · Answer

Yes of course

Billlewis · Answer

I think this is where about 80% of female respondents say 'No' and 80% of male respondents say 'Yes'.

strateguy632 · Answer

i am proud to be a part of the greatest country

Shiprex · Answer

I am not American but would hope Americans would be less anxious about appearing to be great. You aren't you're like everyone else.

Alex-Snow · Answer

I'm embarrassed because of what Trump has done to our relationships with the rest of the world

Anonymous · Answer

Of course I am. If you're not, I would suggest you leave for a "better" place.

Cidknee · Answer

Yes, because I'm free as a person can be and I'm not what the corrupt politicians strive to do to my country. They don't dictate who I am.

Anonymous · Answer

President Biden put the world largest dealer of the black market fentanyl in jail. Donald J. Trump pardoned him! Fact check me MAGA.

msc545 · Answer

I'm absolutely not proud to be an American, and I honestly wish I was not. There is nothing to be proud of. Not anymore.

Massageman · Answer

Not a boastful pride. Just an inner strength and resolve.

KostasKouvalis · Answer

I mean, I'd rather be American than most other nationalities

888theGreat · Answer

Right now No. I think if I traveled I would wear a Canadian shirt since I could pass for Canadian. I wouldn't get Piss soup, and shit sandwich.

dudeinohio · Answer

Yes... but it's hard, based on the US vs the world attitude of some in government.

Pterodon · Answer

To anyone not proud. GET THE FUCK OUT OF MY COUNTRY!

andreasderjuengere · Answer

I am proud not to be ''American'' :)

queenofcardio · Answer

I'm not American

rgb008 · Answer

I am a proud TEXAN

Agape93 · Answer

I feel no pride for a happenstance of birth.

Levin · Answer

Hell yeah! I'mma proud American!

Paige2006 · Answer

Yes very proud

TonyMetal___1986 · Answer

I'm not American 🤷🏻‍♂️

fish5505_87 · Answer

Politics aside!

PeterLegg91 · Answer

I was 10 was so sad to watch :(

832dreamboy · Answer

I'm proud NOT to be an American.

Butterfly2050 · Answer

No!!

Anonymous · Answer

yep!!!

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