tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post6023054304659519490..comments2024-03-26T17:55:50.539-04:00Comments on Cranky old man: Proud To Be An Americanjoehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08520161706680568508noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-35793718413133691062017-12-08T16:15:45.962-05:002017-12-08T16:15:45.962-05:00All I can say to those who proclaimed "I'...All I can say to those who proclaimed "I'm Ashamed to be an American...", that we Patriotic Americans are truly Ashamed of these Unpatriotic Ignoramuses. Teey have accomplished NOTHING to make this Great Country even Greater. Why are these Unpatriotic Morons still in the USA & haven't migrated to North Korea to serve as Slaves to the Fat Boy?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-36763683801623545762016-03-20T16:30:02.731-04:002016-03-20T16:30:02.731-04:00For everyone who wants to leave, there are 2 that ...For everyone who wants to leave, there are 2 that hope to take his/her place. Luckily, in this country we can express diverse views. Neither side has my sympathy in this election, but the country still has my support. Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-28616865419323500862016-03-20T13:51:04.245-04:002016-03-20T13:51:04.245-04:00I try to steer clear of social media during electi...I try to steer clear of social media during election years. I am one of those rare liberals in the Deep South and no matter what I say, I will not change anyone's mind no matter how compelling the argument. So I always make the poll workers break open a bundle of democratic ballots on Election Day.<br />RRick Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005727239466916086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-58329463225098051012016-03-20T09:32:45.814-04:002016-03-20T09:32:45.814-04:00Well stated, Cranky. My son, home on spring break,...Well stated, Cranky. My son, home on spring break, told me about his Chinese classmates, who are fascinated by the whole election process. It's humbling to think about what we take for granted, despite the flawed people who are running.Bijouxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05788630004051883635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-9496832589148033652016-03-20T01:57:56.734-04:002016-03-20T01:57:56.734-04:00You said it for me, Patti!!You said it for me, Patti!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-49088167452836409422016-03-20T00:08:46.070-04:002016-03-20T00:08:46.070-04:00I always think how lucky are those who have honora...I always think how lucky are those who have honorable patriotic feelings. It is endeed a privilege to be able to voice a dissenting opinion no matter how obscene it may be. Secret followerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14252288418187722208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-91594987002840167542016-03-19T22:31:08.982-04:002016-03-19T22:31:08.982-04:00I agree, I'm very proud to be an American. Th...I agree, I'm very proud to be an American. That said, I'm ashamed of our politicians, of both parties, who seem to be working overtime to screw up our government with their petty partisanship. Our old-time politicians still bickered, but they seemed to nonetheless have the best interest of our country at heart. I'm not so sure our current "leaders" are always thinking of us. If they are, they have a strange way of showing it.Lowandslowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08608734222483888884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-35391598981612271042016-03-19T20:16:11.070-04:002016-03-19T20:16:11.070-04:00Good on ya', Cranky!Good on ya', Cranky!Catalysthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804837416104556928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-21363237682151452012016-03-19T15:48:47.750-04:002016-03-19T15:48:47.750-04:00I don't have to like everything about a person...I don't have to like everything about a person to still love them. That goes for my country also. I still have the voting booth and email access to my congressmen and women to try to get it closer to my wishes. That right is a blessing you just don't find anywhere. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-16363542505310719782016-03-19T14:55:04.900-04:002016-03-19T14:55:04.900-04:00Interesting addendum and certainly true, though I ...Interesting addendum and certainly true, though I can't think of a person, place, thing, event or country that is the greatest in the world by all or even many measurable ways.joehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08520161706680568508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-43028254105461833392016-03-19T14:17:10.920-04:002016-03-19T14:17:10.920-04:00You make many fine points. My belief has always be...You make many fine points. My belief has always been to avoid comments like: My Country right or wrong. I prefer" My country when right, and when wrong to be made right. Of course "rightness" is open to interpretation. Like you, I'm proud to be an American, even though we aren't the greatest country in the world in many measurable ways. stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-48351192732578743342016-03-19T14:03:43.740-04:002016-03-19T14:03:43.740-04:00I'm not even an American, and I'm proud of...I'm not even an American, and I'm proud of this country. I can understand being ashamed of certain things some people do, but not being ashamed of the entire American nation.<br /><br />I think this "going to move abroad if..." thing is just a bunch of hot headed talk. Wasn't Rush Limbaugh going to move to Costa Rica if Obama became President? Last I checked he still lives in West Palm Beach. In my opinion, this kind of talk should be taken as serious as a married couple engaged in a heated fight yelling, "I want a divorce."Pixel Peeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17553862902461169270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-36193378615470040862016-03-19T10:04:53.005-04:002016-03-19T10:04:53.005-04:00What we need is more people like Cranky who do som...What we need is more people like Cranky who do some serious thinking and can express their opinions intelligently. Bravo, Cranky, and hooray for the USA warts and all.Leeniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17655189620056032790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-90939009742559990182016-03-19T10:00:42.232-04:002016-03-19T10:00:42.232-04:00I love America - warts and all. I also am very pro...I love America - warts and all. I also am very proud to be an American. But I also don't post on anything political on FB. Not worth my time.Jim and Sandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16108729200561576870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-63465133563370516752016-03-19T09:54:43.350-04:002016-03-19T09:54:43.350-04:00Oh and, what's the point of your First Amendm...Oh and, what's the point of your First Amendment, if it doesn't permit you to get up to a podium and talk like a complete Ass Hat?? Just sayin'.Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03523653271715366168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-30553897307222977362016-03-19T09:54:20.427-04:002016-03-19T09:54:20.427-04:00I'm of the same opinion. I think one of our b...I'm of the same opinion. I think one of our biggest problems is our two party system. It just hasn't worked for a very long time and it sure has divided our country.<br /><br />Like you I'm proud to be an American.<br /><br />Have a fabulous day Joe. ☺Sandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785788498697004273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-46256536268569103272016-03-19T09:52:00.611-04:002016-03-19T09:52:00.611-04:00And so you should be. It's an awesome Nation....And so you should be. It's an awesome Nation. I suspect the real "thing" these days is the way in which information, whether good or bad, can get around to virtually every TV set or computer in a matter of seconds. I'm sure there were fists raised in the past over political views, but by the time it made it into the local rag two days later, only to be seen in a tiny column on page three, it didn't create quite the stir. <br />Gotta look at the big picture. It's all about the process, and the balance between the various "factions" (for lack of a better term) that will find themselves in power in a year from now. <br />I think it's great sport. Of course, that's from a Canadian point of view. <br />And no, one doesn't just get to "move to Canada". Makes me laugh. Once again, there's a process.Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03523653271715366168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-89152658995963851072016-03-19T08:51:35.174-04:002016-03-19T08:51:35.174-04:00I'm fine with your opinion.I'm fine with your opinion.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-27116610626163876712016-03-19T08:19:31.748-04:002016-03-19T08:19:31.748-04:00Hi Cranky Man,
You should be proud of your countr...Hi Cranky Man,<br /><br />You should be proud of your country. I am certainly proud of mine despite the fact that I hate the current government. <br /><br />Mind you, if Donald Trump is elected ...<br /><br />(only kidding :o))<br /><br />;o)<br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />PMPlastic Mancunianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01864213919913476168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-42658505754298799782016-03-19T05:04:39.077-04:002016-03-19T05:04:39.077-04:00That's mostly why I keep off Facebook. We shou...That's mostly why I keep off Facebook. We should all be proud of our countries no matter what we think of politicians, royals, or presidents. Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-18132557132094953382016-03-19T00:07:20.799-04:002016-03-19T00:07:20.799-04:00i like this post, crank.i like this post, crank.TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-82903791159752608552016-03-19T00:01:42.728-04:002016-03-19T00:01:42.728-04:00Well said.
I,too, hesitate to respond to posts on ...Well said.<br />I,too, hesitate to respond to posts on f/b.<br />Some of the folks out there just can't seem to wait to pounce on those who have a different opinion.<br />Worse, they go into judgment mode.(not necessarily your) Uncle Skiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705753220273516841noreply@blogger.com