Are you proud to be an american?

Are you proud to be an American? If not ...why are you STILL here? If you are a proud American, proud of this God-fearing country then please tell me why.

Yes, I'm proud to be American. I share toadaly's frustration with our current government but that hasn't diminished by respect for American traditions, culture, and innovations.

"I would like to know under what jurisdiction America believes it has the right to act as the World's police force? Other than having a very big stick compared to most other countries?"

kiasu, I would hope that you raise this issue more in sharing advice rather than giving admonishment, since Great Britain's own history of imperialism and stick-carrying is much, much worse than that of the US.

I am very proud to be an American - even with a few faults, still the greatest country this world has ever known - may God continue to richly bless !!

How is it a God fearing country exactly?

According to the Pew Research Council, 76.5% of Americans call themselves religious, and 87% of THEM identify as Christian.

Plus we elected Bush (somehow) who is "religious".

God-fearing country? I dont think you can say that anymore considering all the different beliefs of people in the US.

Being a Christian, I am deeply grieved over what I see happening to this country, that I call home. I see that forces are stacking up, to destroy every vestige of Christianity that exists. If things don't change, I truly fear for our country.

I know that there are multitudes of Christians here, but, somehow, they seem to be silent. Too much is happening that is anti-Christian. Huge strides are being made in favor of the ones that desire to make this a secular nation.

Where are all the Christians, and how can this be happening, right before our eyes?

I'm proud. I'm patriotic then white people. But your being a little discreminet . And why is it god fearing?

Dear sliverwings:
The first amendment clearly states
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof..."
there is nothing in there about Christianity being patriotic, in fact, it states that we our FREE to practice ANY religion or no religion.
Why are you in grief that Christianity is diminishing?
Do you not respect other people's beliefs?
Plus 78.5% of all Americans practice Christianity.
The next is Atheist with a mere 15%.
And you say we are trying to purge Christianity, well maybe some people are. But I garuntee you that some Christians are doing the same.

I'm not... wait a minute... I'm not Amercian at all. lol

orion, I would like to know under what jurisdiction America believes it has the right to act as the World's police force? Other than having a very big stick compared to most other countries?

Also, do you believe that holding people without right to representation or proof of guilt in Guantanamo is the actions of a 'christian' country.

You really should try and helicopter above things and try and understand why America and its politics are so hated by so many people throughout the world. And I am not talking about the christian/muslim issue here.

Nor is it jealousy as many proud Americans tery to convince themselves.

Please do some research on the net from views from outside of your borders. The US is not the centre of the world, there are many other countries out there with some excellent political beliefs if you open your eyes and look without being blinded by patriotism.

I am proud to be an American because I strongly believe in our Constitution and Bill of Rights. I am deeply ashamed of how we took over this land and how many of us supported slavery. I am now deeply ashamed of our lack of moral compass and work ethic. Yet and still, I also see great courage and conviction that still exists here and I hope that one day we Americans will live up to our true potential.

And, for the record, not all of America's brightest and best are "god-fearing." And those who do claim to be "god-fearing" don't always show it.

As an American I feel that our country is a wonderful country. Certainly we have many freedoms that some countries do not. We are allowed to speak against our government, we are allowed to disagree with our leaders. So many people from other countries find themselves here because of the dream of freedom.

However, I hear these complaints about our country, about our methods. Well, I believe our country has the same problems as many others... It is run by people. We are humans and we all make mistakes. So if there is a problem, it can be lain at the feet of him or her who made said mistake. But should we turn our backs on our country for it? I say no! If you have a problem with what you see in our country, go to school go to college, get into politics and do something about it! Make an effort to vote, even on the little things. Stand up for what you believe in! Send a letter to your congressmen, senators, governors, etc. Don't be silent. If you are then you have no right to complain. No right at all!

Our country is in a war right now, and while I personally feel that it is a different war than was started, we are unable to leave this war without a good solid plan, or thousands more will die, and not only Americans. America needs the support of her people and of her allies.

As to why this is a God fearing nation? It isn't. I believe it once was, but now... The majority of those who call themselves Christians step into a church or Cathedral once or twice a year, if not less. They do not live as the Bible says to live. I am a God fearing women. (Fear not meaning I feel he will smite me, but having a heathy respect for the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob) I am a Christian. I am thankful for what my savior did. But this country is not a God fearing country.

Thank you, hope this helps. God Bless

What does being proud of America even mean? One can have pride in your country, while despising what the Bush Crime Family is doing it to it. I have hope that the American people will ultimately reject the knuckle-draggers in charge now, and get us on the right path.

One thing we absolutely know is the founders set this country up to be a secular nation, with religion supposedly playing no part in policy making. I am certainly not proud to see our nation moving away from that ideal, and seeing the lemmings like orion, silverwings and torikeene, who continue to be led by their complete ignorance of what this country really stands for. Their supersticious beliefs have no place in government.

Patriotism does not equate to pride. Pride is real, patriotism is phony.

Even the Bard anticipated Bush:
BEWARE THE LEADER WHO BANGS THE DRUMS OF WAR IN ORDER TO WHIP THE CITIZENRY INTO PATRIOTIC FERVOR, FOR PATRIOTISM IS INDEED A DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD. IT BOTH EMBOLDENS THE BLOOD, JUST AS IT NARROWS THE MIND...AND WHEN THE DRUMS OF WAR HAVE REACHED A FEVER PITCH AND THE BLOOD BOILS WITH HATE AND THE MIND HAS CLOSED, THE LEADER WILL HAVE NO NEED IN SEIZING THE RIGHTS OF THE CITIZENRY. RATHER, THE CITIZENRY, INFUSED WITH FEAR AND BLINDED WITH PATRIOTISM, WILL OFFER UP ALL RIGHTS UNTO THE LEADER, AND GLADLY SO. HOW DO I KNOW? FOR THIS IS WHAT I HAVE DONE. AND, I AM CAESAR. ---WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

Patriotism is being used to manipulate the ignorant. Here is anouther quote:

"Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. This is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same way in any country."

Sound familiar? It was said by Hermann Goering, Hitler's Reich Marshall at the Nuremberg Trials.

I do believe there is hope though. As Bill Clinton said: "There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured by what is right with America."

I'm proud to be an American. I'm proud of our culture, heritage, and the general love of freedom exhibited by the population, but I'm not proud of our government or it's actions.

I am dam proud to be an American, if your an American, the possibilities for you are endless. Any one of us could be a milionaire if we dedicated ourselves. And if I were in any other country, and someone said that America sucks to me. I would kick the sh*t out of em on basic principle. And thats no joke

I guess if we are a god fearing nation then this passage is appropriate...

Today Christians … stand at the head of this country … I pledge that I never will tie myself to parties who want to destroy Christianity .. We want to fill our culture again with the Christian spirit … We want to burn out all the recent immoral developments in literature, in the theater, and in the press—in short, we want to burn out the poison of immorality which has entered into our whole life and culture as a result of liberal excess during the past … [few] years.

Jello... I am not against freedom of religion, I am sad to see the difference in this country, in the last 20 years or so. It was a kinder, gentler America back then. We have made some strides, but, in other ways, we have lost tremendously.

Look on any board that you want to, online, and see how much unity and love you find... next to none.

Look how much fighting goes on, one against the other, look at the animosity, and the hatred that exists, look at a generation of young people that have succumbed to the death culture, with cutting running rampant.

Marriages are breaking down at the rate of 1 in 2. Very few children have both parents still in the same house. The prison houses are running over, with more coming every day. Red tape is choking the life out of businesses, and individuals alike. More laws are going on the books everyday. Homelessness is rampant, with no end in sight. The price of fuel, is bringing us all to a standstill.

There was a time in our country, when you could make a deal on a handshake. Now, you are not even safe with a contract. Multitudes have been sexually exploited and abused, and are reeling under the weight of that abuse.

I see an America severely divided. And I believe in the statement, United we Stand, Divided, we fall.

Children are afraid to go to school, fearing what might happen. Police are constantly vigilant, trying to keep crime at bay. Nobody trusts anybody.

Everybody is looking out for self. Everybody is demanding their rights. Who is willing to sacrifice anything? Who is willing to serve? How many are looking out for the other man?

The complexities of our government are so huge, who can understand it?

stop the assault on our cultural, borders, language, and traditions
I am proud to be and american and if your not
go live in russia and tell them you dont like russia
youll get killed
this is the only country that allows you to bash them
and not have you disapear
have alittle respect
america was found on judeo christian values

yes, and I support the leadership in power.

Just because I am Christian does not mean I have no idea what's going on in our country and I refute that wholeheartedly. Did I not say it wasn't the war that we started? I understand that it went from the war on Terror to something entirely different. And just because Bush is a Christian doesn't mean he's always good or right. To be honest, I voted for the other guy both times! Not all Christians follow the same path or the same thoughts you know. That's stereotyping and it is wrong!

Silverwings wants to look back to the old days, when chistians had control. She thinks it is only christians that can set a moral example. The level of arrogoance that attitude shows is amazing. Yeah the old days were great, when whole segments of our society were segregated and not allowed to partake in the american dream. Is that the type of christian country you want to live in.

We are not a christian nation. We are a nation with a majority of christians, but our constitution and government is secular, despite what some knuckle-draggers will have you think.

Justsearching, if you support the current leadership, you must either be among the top 10% of the wealthy, or you are incredibly ignorant to what is really going on.

If you'd like, I could enlighten you to the crimes of this administration.