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Overall, 39% of U.S. adults say they are "extremely proud" to be American in the most recent poll.

Meanwhile, only 18% of those aged 18-34 said the same, compared to 40% of those aged 35-54 and 50% of those 55 and over.

18% is still too high. As Obama's pastor said, God damn America! Americans have very little to be proud of at this point.

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[–] jordanlund@lemmy.one 16 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I second that and I'm 54. America has given us precious little to be proud of and the "American Exceptionalism" folks seem willfully ignorant.

I consider myself an Oregonian first and foremost.

[–] Blastoid5000@lemmy.world 11 points 1 year ago (1 children)

As a non-American, I think the country still gives the world something. People may bitch and moan the military industrial complex, but I am glad American taxpayers sacrifice their own money to keep Chinese imperialism from devouring my country.

I also think the American tech sector brings a lot to the table.

Don't get me wrong, it's a cesspool of a nation, but it still produces useful goods and services.

[–] FJW@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 1 year ago

but I am glad American taxpayers sacrifice their own money to keep Chinese imperialism from devouring my country.

You are from Taiwan by any Chance? I’m tempted to agree with you in that region, but I am not sold that the US is an overall net-positive if we also look into places like the middle-east and Latin America.

[–] Burstar@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Obligatory this was true over a decade ago and news flash: things haven't improved.

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