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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsI just want to believe in this country again.
And I feel some kind of way that I can't safely post that anywhere but here.
madaboutharry
(40,231 posts)Diamond_Dog
(32,104 posts)Unwind Your Mind
(2,042 posts)Guilty on all counts
Im so relieved
Iris
(15,671 posts)n/t
Caliman73
(11,744 posts)1. What does it mean "to believe in this country again"?
2. Why would you not feel safe to post that thought here?
Iris
(15,671 posts)2. I do feel safe posting this here. I do not posting it on any other media.
Caliman73
(11,744 posts)I see that I misread the latter statement about where you feel safe posting the sentiment. Apologies for the misreading.
The true sign of a patriot isn't undying and unconditional love for your country. A true patriot recognizes the flaws, accepts that there is work to be done, and works to make their country better. Right wingers with their "Love it or leave it" mentality have poisoned the idea of patriotism.
Iris
(15,671 posts)Thanks for the words about patriotism. They help.
lunatica
(53,410 posts)I feel hopeful though. Always have!
Iris
(15,671 posts)I hope I get it back.
lunatica
(53,410 posts)Our record breaking development of the COVID vaccines and the Mars landing are both testaments to two things. Our scientific abilities and our can do mentality. That plus our undying Democracy and record breaking votes, our election of the first woman VP show our determination to right this country in the span of one presidential term.
Were good and were righteous even though we stumble occasionally.
Iris
(15,671 posts)They've been buried by some truly wretched human behavior but they still happened!
lunatica
(53,410 posts)I hope we get on it quickly. I know Biden will!