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    The nation is deeply divided over patriotism, what it means to be an “American,” and even what businesses are pro-U.S., according to a new national survey.

    The comprehensive poll released Friday found the biggest split yet between liberals and conservatives over how they view the U.S. — and even if they want to stay in America. For example, nearly 20 percent of liberals want to live in another country, while only 5 percent of conservatives agree.

    And 65 percent of conservatives said that they are “proud to be Americans,” but just 37 percent of liberals agree.

    The country, said poll sponsor Anne Sorock, executive director, Ear to the Ground Listening Project, “is fractured.”

    The survey and report, titled The Tale of Two Patriotisms, found that most feel patriotism is in decline in America, though far more conservative than liberals agreed.



    nd the political opposites couldn’t agree on what groups or businesses are patriotic. For example, liberals cited the Democratic Party, the NFL and Planned Parenthood as patriots. Conservatives cited the NRA, Hobby Lobby and Chick-Fil-A.

    Even President Trump’s iconic “Make America Great Again” red hat is controversial, with only 22 percent saying they would feel safe wearing it.

    From the report:

    65% of conservatives say is it “completely accurate” to say they are proud to be American; 37% of liberals feel the same way.
    18% of liberals would prefer to live in another country, compared to 5% of conservatives.
    Overall, Freedom of speech was considered the most meaningful of the components of patriotism tested, with nearly nine out of ten adults (87%) saying it was very meaningful to them, personally.
    Liberals were 20 points less likely to consider citizenship personally very meaningful and 27 points less likely to assign high value to the right to bear arms.
    Liberals were even less likely to attach meaning to the American flag (30 points less), the pledge of allegiance (33 points lower), the national anthem (36 points lower), and the Bible (38 points lower).
    http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sp...rticle/2643620

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    Any clown who can be 'proud' of choosing a senile buffoon as President gives huge reason for all his compatriots to be deeply ashamed, while all the enemies of his country laugh their heads off, let's face it!

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    Quote Originally Posted by iolo View Post
    Any clown who can be 'proud' of choosing a senile buffoon as President gives huge reason for all his compatriots to be deeply ashamed, while all the enemies of his country laugh their heads off, let's face it!
    Correct. trump is an embarrassment. Having said that, America's heinous foreign policies since the close of WW2 are nothing to be proud of. I'm LUCKY to be an American, but certainly not proud.
    Once in a while you get shown the light, in the strangest of places if you look at it right.

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    frankly it is amazing to me to hear that only 18% of libs want to live in another country. They hold up Denmark Sweden Germany as these perfect utopias yet dont want to live there?
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    Quote Originally Posted by tsuke View Post
    frankly it is amazing to me to hear that only 18% of libs want to live in another country. They hold up Denmark Sweden Germany as these perfect utopias yet dont want to live there?
    You speak a foreign language, do you, rare American bird?

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    Quote Originally Posted by noise View Post
    The nation is deeply divided over patriotism, what it means to be an “American,” and even what businesses are pro-U.S., according to a new national survey.

    The comprehensive poll released Friday found the biggest split yet between liberals and conservatives over how they view the U.S. — and even if they want to stay in America. For example, nearly 20 percent of liberals want to live in another country, while only 5 percent of conservatives agree.

    And 65 percent of conservatives said that they are “proud to be Americans,” but just 37 percent of liberals agree.

    The country, said poll sponsor Anne Sorock, executive director, Ear to the Ground Listening Project, “is fractured.”

    The survey and report, titled The Tale of Two Patriotisms, found that most feel patriotism is in decline in America, though far more conservative than liberals agreed.



    nd the political opposites couldn’t agree on what groups or businesses are patriotic. For example, liberals cited the Democratic Party, the NFL and Planned Parenthood as patriots. Conservatives cited the NRA, Hobby Lobby and Chick-Fil-A.

    Even President Trump’s iconic “Make America Great Again” red hat is controversial, with only 22 percent saying they would feel safe wearing it.

    From the report:

    65% of conservatives say is it “completely accurate” to say they are proud to be American; 37% of liberals feel the same way.
    18% of liberals would prefer to live in another country, compared to 5% of conservatives.
    Overall, Freedom of speech was considered the most meaningful of the components of patriotism tested, with nearly nine out of ten adults (87%) saying it was very meaningful to them, personally.
    Liberals were 20 points less likely to consider citizenship personally very meaningful and 27 points less likely to assign high value to the right to bear arms.
    Liberals were even less likely to attach meaning to the American flag (30 points less), the pledge of allegiance (33 points lower), the national anthem (36 points lower), and the Bible (38 points lower).
    http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sp...rticle/2643620
    That’s right, and I am not ashamed to admit it, people of this nation mean far more to me than the flag, the pledge or the Bible.

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    Quote Originally Posted by iolo View Post
    You speak a foreign language, do you, rare American bird?
    it would be racist for the swedes not to learn english when i live there. They have to adapt to my culture after all brother iolo.
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    Quote Originally Posted by tsuke View Post
    frankly it is amazing to me to hear that only 18% of libs want to live in another country. They hold up Denmark Sweden Germany as these perfect utopias yet dont want to live there?
    My family is here, and one can use them as a model for change in this country without wanting to leave the USA.

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    It is a mistake to move to a foreign country. I very nearly ended up as an 'Israeli', God help us! Stick to what you know, and change it!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Covfefe View Post
    My family is here, and one can use them as a model for change in this country without wanting to leave the USA.

    The Washington Examiner is a conservative rag that should have asked the question of independents, dishonest poll

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    Liberals were 20 points less likely to consider citizenship personally very meaningful
    extraordinary. US citizenship means the world to me.
    For all it's flaws, as much as I want rapport with Russia there is no way i'd even consider giving up my citizenship.

    Somehow it got to be cool to be un-patriotic..
    that is a twisted mindset, considering the blood shed to establish and preserve the country

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    Quote Originally Posted by katzgar View Post
    The Washington Examiner is a conservative rag that should have asked the question of independents, dishonest poll
    it didn't design the poll you moron,it reported on it

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    65% of conservatives say is it “completely accurate” to say they are proud to be American; 37% of liberals feel the same way.
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    Quote Originally Posted by noise View Post
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    A great deal, you see, does depend on what you mean by 'American' here. If you mean 'ignorant racist bullies', for instance, the 'conservatives' are right.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Covfefe View Post
    That’s right, and I am not ashamed to admit it, people of this nation mean far more to me than the flag, the pledge or the Bible.
    Plus...it's always good to consider the source:


    The information shared in this report is drawn from a pair of national surveys conducted online during October and November of 2017 by the American Culture & Faith Institute. Each survey involved 1,000 respondents age 18 or older. The sample in each survey reflects the demographic profile of the US adult population. The questions shown are one portion of a larger survey conducted each month. These questions relate to the concept of patriotism in America.The American Culture & Faith Institute (ACFI) is a division of United in Purpose, a non-partisan,non-profit organization.

    The mission of United in Purpose is to educate, motivate and activate conservative Christians to engage in cultural transformation in ways that are consistent with the gospel of Jesus Christ. The organization does not support or promote individual political candidates or parties. ACFI is under the leadership of veteran researcher George Barna, who serves as the Executive Director. The ACFI team includes several experienced research professionals who assist in the development and completion of each project. Much of the team’s research is accessible on the ACFI website, located at www.culturefaith.com.
    The depths to which the OP has fallen, truly upset me.
    Once in a while you get shown the light, in the strangest of places if you look at it right.

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