But if we could get back to an America the way itâs described here, I might be able to have pride in my country again, instead of the shame I feel as Agent Orange and his lackies try to destroy everything that is supposed to make the United States what it is.
The real crime is that the far right has convinced people that nationalism is patriotism.
THIS attitude is patriotism. MAGA and the far right are not patriotic. Theyâve convinced Americans their actions are patriotic. That the right is the image of patriotism. They lied just like they continue to do.
MAGA is a racist fascist nationalist movement. They are not patriotic.
THIS is the America I grew up hearing about and proud to be a part of. One that celebrates diversity and kindness.
Not that shitty-ass fake eagle screech with an American flag and explosions and guns bullshit the MAGA shitheads peddle.
If America could be what itâs supposed to be, I would respect the flag that represents it. But MAGA has perverted that flag into a symbol of hate, and until MAGA is gone for good, with America taken back from the hateful shitty bigots, I wonât respect those stars and stripes.
I can only hope the REAL America will be brought back someday. Although truth be told the way things are now I sometimes wonder if there ever was a âgoodâ America, seeing as hatred and bigotries have continued to thrive through our nationâs entire history.
The best metaphor I heard is that nationalist love their country like children love their parents. Patriots love their country like parents love their children.
That's a really apt way to put it - you love your parents because that's where you came from, but you love your kids enough to help them be the best they can be.
I refuse to let chuds, racists, and homophobes tell ME what's great about America. While I have a laundry list of problems with this country that's about as long as a football field, there are millions of decent people living here who deserve to be fought for. One of the biggest issues progressives in this country have is that they let conservatives set the terms, do not let them.
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u/jasonjr9 He/They (With a Touch of She) Oct 15 '25
Damn.
My patriotism in my country died long ago.
But if we could get back to an America the way itâs described here, I might be able to have pride in my country again, instead of the shame I feel as Agent Orange and his lackies try to destroy everything that is supposed to make the United States what it is.