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Ezior

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12. I'm sure your friends don't criticize "you"

Mon Mar 6, 2017, 07:11 PM

Mar 2017

I'm from one of the other countries, and I've criticized a lot of things about the US lately. I've criticized some things in the past, too (e.g. death penalty, elected judges, insansely long sentences, extreme religiosity, missing social safety net, police violence, etc.).

But that's NOT about you, or "us" from your POV. I know the internet, so I know a lot of US citizens, and I know there are a lot of great US citizens. And there are lots of great things about the country, too. You can be proud of those things and you should be proud! I still remember the pre-Trump era and I am confident that greatness will return.

Remember when someone criticizes the US today, it's probably because of Trump and the Republicans (Reputin-cans?). And the lovely people who voted Trump into office and are still proud of it. I don't understand how a human being can be that dumb. Maybe US schools are already very bad, and I fear for the worst now that Betsy takes care of them. Hopefully the failing Trump administration will teach some voters an important lesson.

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Kick me out if this offends you or breaks the rules. I'm not proud of America. I'm embarrassed. [View all] tecelote Mar 2017 OP

My embarassment started November 9th. First words out of my mouth Norbert9 Mar 2017 #1

Actually, I am proud of our internationally noted resistance via humor and FACTS. EOM elfin Mar 2017 #2

AMEN to that. BigDemVoter Mar 2017 #3

I think it is kind of like having kids or family Zing Zing Zingbah Mar 2017 #4

American Underground. Rex Mar 2017 #5

Every single country has its fair share of ignorant hateful degenerates, just not all of AuntPatsy Mar 2017 #6

I am seeing more and more people that voted for Trump Blue_true Mar 2017 #24

The world doesn't see it that way. I read Mexican Alice11111 Mar 2017 #29

Everybody's a critic, perhaps Mexico and others held down by criminal elements behind AuntPatsy Mar 2017 #37

Embarrassment equals Patriotism. NurseJackie Mar 2017 #7

!!! Alice11111 Mar 2017 #30

I'm more embarrassed of Americans than I am of America Mr. Ected Mar 2017 #8

Good point! tecelote Mar 2017 #13

Exactly. To hell with them all. They have already hurt many people, that enrages me. nt Blue_true Mar 2017 #27

I've been embarrassed since the 2000 debacle MotorCityMan Mar 2017 #9

Same here. It started with the 2000 sElection. trof Mar 2017 #20

Mine had diminished. Now, just ashamed. Alice11111 Mar 2017 #31

The voters put a complete lunatic in the driver's seat. lpbk2713 Mar 2017 #10

Remember that old movie with the puppets called "Team America" kimbutgar Mar 2017 #11

I'm sure your friends don't criticize "you" Ezior Mar 2017 #12

i am too of my fellow dems who allowed this Ohioblue22 Mar 2017 #14

I no longer consider defacto7 Mar 2017 #15

Every time I see a post like this, I think it's unhelpful hyperbole. randome Mar 2017 #16

I loathe what I see them all doing, and I feel ashamed that it's happening. davsand Mar 2017 #17

I don't recognize this America... Freedomofspeech Mar 2017 #18

...but they are so Christian Alice11111 Mar 2017 #32

These so called Christians are the worst. Freedomofspeech Mar 2017 #33

I have a wealthy bro like that. Seems like Jesus has Alice11111 Mar 2017 #38

I understand your frustration... Freedomofspeech Mar 2017 #39

It's my niece mostly, some my mom and aunt, the rest are gone Alice11111 Mar 2017 #40

The Republican Party is allowing us to be ruled by some seriously disturbed individuals. VOX Mar 2017 #19

This is not the America I grew up with. Initech Mar 2017 #21

I want my country back. And damned soon. (nt) Paladin Mar 2017 #22

Defend America by standing up for the best principles Blue_true Mar 2017 #23

Agree 100% SharonClark Mar 2017 #34

"This country is stupid" is a common thought these days. butdiduvote Mar 2017 #25

You're not alone, tecelote. democrank Mar 2017 #26

Be ashamed perhaps of the minority who voted for Trump. guillaumeb Mar 2017 #28

Get new friends who will work with you to oppose Trump SharonClark Mar 2017 #35

Our country will survive this lunatica Mar 2017 #36

yes, it is an embarrassment Kimchijeon Mar 2017 #41