How proud are you to be an American?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I've never understood being "proud" of the country you're from, but I do like living here and probably wouldn't want to live anywhere else. We have some problems but generally I think a lot of complaints stem from the fact that most Americans actually have it so good that they look for things to complain about.

You might have a point. I really do not know. I am looking forward to being an expat, maybe it is my American entitlement and perceived exceptionalism that makes me want to seek better.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This thread makes me very sad for the men and women who lost their lives defending your right to express your inexplicable ingratitude at your ridiculously good fortune to be living in the greatest country in the world during arguably THE greatest time to be living here before you—for any person of any race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.

Can't decide if the above is a word vomit or a word salad.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:At least, I’m able to change some things that are unhealthy.
- it’s the fast food, sugar nation. This has been killing so many people over the years.
What I do to change it? I avoid fast food chains, threw away all refined sugars at home, adopted the Mediterranean diet, started an exercise routine, appreciate small things in life, love my parents, spread the word about the benefits of lifestyle changes.
We do not need sugar.

WRONG Thread PP

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Nope. It’s actually the right thread. The 2020-2025 USDA sugar added recommendation- released by the Don the con adm- followed the processed food + sugar businesses and the money, not what our bodies need. This is harming children and adults’ health. Scientists have been recommending to lower the calories intake from 10% to 6%.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This thread makes me very sad for the men and women who lost their lives defending your right to express your inexplicable ingratitude at your ridiculously good fortune to be living in the greatest country in the world during arguably THE greatest time to be living here before you—for any person of any race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.

Can't decide if the above is a word vomit or a word salad.

If you think it’s either you’re not very bright. It’s a simple and clear point.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This thread makes me very sad for the men and women who lost their lives defending your right to express your inexplicable ingratitude at your ridiculously good fortune to be living in the greatest country in the world during arguably THE greatest time to be living here before you—for any person of any race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.

Can't decide if the above is a word vomit or a word salad.

I think it might be AI.

[Anonymous]

Great in theory.

Too bad we have so many idiot Republicans trying to F it up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This thread makes me very sad for the men and women who lost their lives defending your right to express your inexplicable ingratitude at your ridiculously good fortune to be living in the greatest country in the world during arguably THE greatest time to be living here before you—for any person of any race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.

Can't decide if the above is a word vomit or a word salad.

I think it might be AI.

Of course you do. If it doesn’t match your thoughts/philosophy/personal identity it must be AI.

[Anonymous]

I’m extremely proud of this country.

While it’s not perfect, that’s a reflection of its citizens. As a free people we have the precious privilege to try to change it.

If you don’t like it, YOU can:
- vote
- organize or join a protest
- petition your representatives
communicate your ideas to the public - (write an editorial, speak at a public forum, start a youtube channel, post on DCUM or other social media, put up yard signs, etc.)
- work for a campaign
- donate to a campaign
- run for office yourself

Most people (including myself) would rather complain about the problems than commit ourselves to changing them. Those who spend their lives crusading for a cause may have room to complain, but the rest of us need yo recognize that WE are the country and if we don’t like it, the problem is with us.

Generations before us have struggled and sacrificed to obtain and preserve this freedom. Hundreds of thousands of men and women have died for that freedom, giving, as Lincoln put it, “the last full measure of devotion”.

I think it takes a lot of gall to take that freedom which came at such a high cost and scorn the country they sacrificed so much for and you so little. However, they sacrificed so that you could have that freedom. If you want to sit comfortably ensconced in your living room typing on DCUM (as I am) about how you’re ashamed of the country, you are absolutely free to do so. But you might spare a thought for those who earned you that right. You might even consider whether your shame and outrage is sufficient to actually motivate you to do something other than just complain about the country that gives you that freedom.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m extremely proud of this country.

While it’s not perfect, that’s a reflection of its citizens. As a free people we have the precious privilege to try to change it.

If you don’t like it, YOU can:
- vote
- organize or join a protest
- petition your representatives
communicate your ideas to the public - (write an editorial, speak at a public forum, start a youtube channel, post on DCUM or other social media, put up yard signs, etc.)
- work for a campaign
- donate to a campaign
- run for office yourself

Most people (including myself) would rather complain about the problems than commit ourselves to changing them. Those who spend their lives crusading for a cause may have room to complain, but the rest of us need yo recognize that WE are the country and if we don’t like it, the problem is with us.

Generations before us have struggled and sacrificed to obtain and preserve this freedom. Hundreds of thousands of men and women have died for that freedom, giving, as Lincoln put it, “the last full measure of devotion”.

I think it takes a lot of gall to take that freedom which came at such a high cost and scorn the country they sacrificed so much for and you so little. However, they sacrificed so that you could have that freedom. If you want to sit comfortably ensconced in your living room typing on DCUM (as I am) about how you’re ashamed of the country, you are absolutely free to do so. But you might spare a thought for those who earned you that right. You might even consider whether your shame and outrage is sufficient to actually motivate you to do something other than just complain about the country that gives you that freedom.

This sums up how I feel very well. Thank you for posting this.

[Anonymous]

I have a good life but currently, I'm mortally embarrassed to be American because of our political situation. We're smarter than this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This thread makes me very sad for the men and women who lost their lives defending your right to express your inexplicable ingratitude at your ridiculously good fortune to be living in the greatest country in the world during arguably THE greatest time to be living here before you—for any person of any race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.

Can't decide if the above is a word vomit or a word salad.

I didn’t write that, but nothing in it strikes me as either.
PP is saying there’s never been a better time in history to be living in America, and that goes for any identity group that is currently here. surely you wouldn’t argue that conditions are getting worse.
Actually you could argue that it’s getting worse for women seeking to kill their own offspring, but not worse for the eventually babies that are now being born into the world as a result of abortion being a bit more difficult to obtain in some states.

[Anonymous]

Relieved I have another country's passport, a place to live in that country, and a spouse with a very flexible job.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have a good life but currently, I'm mortally embarrassed to be American because of our political situation. We're smarter than this.

r we tho?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have a good life but currently, I'm mortally embarrassed to be American because of our political situation. We're smarter than this.

Are we?

Because right now it’s looking like Trump is going to win the GOP primary.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Relieved I have another country's passport, a place to live in that country, and a spouse with a very flexible job.

Allow me to roll out the red carpet to the tarmac. ((Waves buh-bye))