General Discussion

Ferrets are Cool

(22,195 posts)

50. Thanks for the reply

Wed Jul 14, 2021, 03:46 PM

Jul 2021

I used to believe those things. I no longer do.

We are "allowed" to have the freedoms you describe in order to keep a viable working class for big corporations. We live in a military-industrial complex that has now extended it's reach into our police force.
The continued racism in this country is little to no better now than it was 50 years ago. Nor is the acceptance of those who are of differing sexual ideals.

I reserve the word love for my blood relatives and my wife. I respect the people in this country who have not been led down the path of cultism by a narcissistic wanna-be dictator.

AND, I respect your opinions. I'm sure we could sit down over coffee or a beer and enjoy a good chat.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

66 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

I don't love this country, [View all] edhopper Jul 2021 OP

Your last sentence is perfect. Thanks! madinmaryland Jul 2021 #1

Differing Definitions liberalgunwilltravel Jul 2021 #31

My thoughts as well. Buckeye_Democrat Jul 2021 #2

The only group I identify with edhopper Jul 2021 #3

Lol! Buckeye_Democrat Jul 2021 #7

I do. dawg Jul 2021 #4

I'm curious. Can you explain why or is it just something we are "taught" to do? Ferrets are Cool Jul 2021 #9

There's lots to love about this country. dawg Jul 2021 #12

Well written reply PJMcK Jul 2021 #13

Good post. I can agree with it. wnylib Jul 2021 #26

You should make THAT an OP! Well said. oldsoftie Jul 2021 #43

Thanks for the reply Ferrets are Cool Jul 2021 #50

No doubt we'd have a blast chatting over coffee or drinks! dawg Jul 2021 #56

yep uponit7771 Jul 2021 #61

Yes EXACTLY 👍 Raine Jul 2021 #64

Patriotism has always been Disaffected Jul 2021 #5

Patriotism has always been linked to nationalism and thus to borders and isolationism. erronis Jul 2021 #25

Yes, Disaffected Jul 2021 #29

But now they're "my country, Trump". oldsoftie Jul 2021 #44

Too many people don't distinguish wnylib Jul 2021 #28

ditto that thought. erronis Jul 2021 #33

Well stated. Ferrets are Cool Jul 2021 #6

I think we are shifting back to the 1789-1865 mindset. roamer65 Jul 2021 #8

Good point. JFK60 Jul 2021 #62

Right on! bluestarone Jul 2021 #10

I love this country, it just embarrasses the shit out of me. A HERETIC I AM Jul 2021 #11

Wow, I agree with every single word you just said. Bleacher Creature Jul 2021 #14

Thanks! A HERETIC I AM Jul 2021 #16

great movie about the Maori in present times, 1994, "Once were Warriors" Shellback Squid Jul 2021 #17

A 1st cousin of mine that I've known moonscape Jul 2021 #51

I pretty much feel the same as you do. smirkymonkey Jul 2021 #15

I fly the Mexican Flag at my house in California MenloParque Jul 2021 #18

Amor liberalgunwilltravel Jul 2021 #37

I have lived there. July Jul 2021 #60

I totally agree. cyndensco Jul 2021 #19

Part of that comes from privilege BradAllison Jul 2021 #20

Watch it, buddy. I was born in Mississippi! In the Delta. deurbano Jul 2021 #57

Well said wendyb-NC Jul 2021 #21

Yes! USAFRetired_Liberal Jul 2021 #22

I agree, and I never really understood the whole TxGuitar Jul 2021 #23

I do. edbermac Jul 2021 #24

never understood why I have to 'love this country or leave it' y'know just coz some meme. KG Jul 2021 #27

It's the attitude of authoritarian bullies. They don't care if they are wrong MarcA Jul 2021 #40

Agree! DemUnleashed Jul 2021 #30

Gasp!!! But but but - what about "my country right or wrong"? calimary Jul 2021 #32

But you do hug a flag when you see one right? j/k hibbing Jul 2021 #34

I've only seen ONE person in my entire LIFE do that... oldsoftie Jul 2021 #45

Would it be wrong obnoxiousdrunk Jul 2021 #35

Certainly not. oldsoftie Jul 2021 #49

I agree with you. Tribalism on a grand scale leads to totalitarian governments I believe. jalan48 Jul 2021 #36

I feel pretty much the same Jilly_in_VA Jul 2021 #38

Aruba! oldsoftie Jul 2021 #46

ah yup..... bahboo Jul 2021 #58

K&R spanone Jul 2021 #39

No system is any better than the people of which it consists. MarcA Jul 2021 #41

Citizens are people who ask: "What should we do?" zaj Jul 2021 #42

Love It Or... lame54 Jul 2021 #47

I'll take John Lennon for the win..... multigraincracker Jul 2021 #48

I'll second that Deuxcents Jul 2021 #54

Feel the same. SammyWinstonJack Jul 2021 #52

My Grandmother always told me Texasgal Jul 2021 #53

Nailed it. My EXACT sentiments. 634-5789 Jul 2021 #55

Times Change, People Change & Counties Change...But I do love this country... Stuart G Jul 2021 #59

I am glad I was born in Australia... uriel1972 Jul 2021 #63

Great post Ed canetoad Jul 2021 #65

I never felt American until I moved away. betsuni Jul 2021 #66