Federal Government Shutdown

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It is absolutely disgusting that you spit on a flag that has been the symbol of freedom. Why do you think so many people want to come live here? The way you treat our flag is an abomination and you SHOULD move to whatever country you prefer and get over yourself. People have fought and died for the flag that you spit on. Remember Iwo Jima?

Talk to the millions of people in the American prison system for minor drug offences about freedom. Talk to the millions of hard working Americans who work 2 or 3 jobs to support their families to not even be able to pay the bills or provide their family with healthcare about equality. If anything, America doesn't deserve our flag or the right to claim the ideals it represents. It's a farce and a lie. We profess to uphold these ideals, yet when push comes to shove we shit all over our own citizens. Fuck that, and fuck those who claim America holds those values. If we actually held those values we wouldn't be in such sorry ass shape as a nation. Instead we'd put our money where our mouth is and actually fucking live those ideals.

The very reason that you shit on this country is the reason why it is free. You are absolutely free to say what you want, but don't bite the hand that feeds you. It appears that you are part of the entitlement crowd and you think that everything is owed to you. I don't understand people that think they deserve everything and then complain when one thing doesn't go their way.

All that I ask is that you respect the people that have died for the flag of our great nation. For me, when you spit on our flag, you spit on our veterans.

I will admit that our great nation is not perfect, yet I look at all the people who try to come here. That tells me something, and it makes me realize that there is something special about the states. Perhaps not everything is ideal, but I feel grateful and fortunate to live in such a great place. A nation where I can depend on food being available, a nation where I feel safe (relatively), a nation where people can thrive. I am not trying to step on other countries by espousing the greatness of this country. But, I admire the turkish dude for stating some truth about patriotism and a sense of pride. Something that seems to be lacking in many natural born citizens of this country.

If things were so utterly horrible living here, I don't think there would be people literally dying to get here.

I thank all of the sacrifices made on behalf of our patriots in the military for the great nation that we have today and envy their courage, pride, and diligence. May the memory of their virtues and courage live on.

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I did not say they would welcome penniless americans - in fact, i already said without money its pretty much impossible to emigrate. Some people wish to go to Canada, Nordic Countries, or Europe. And just because people think life is gonna be GRAND in america means nothing to me. And I doubt other countries are flawless. But I am never living in another country.

And really? Be grateful? Son, I am HAPPY ALL THE TIME to not live in your country, and I am very grateful not to live in a complete fucking atrocious wasteland, but that does not mean America is free from criticism.

So what's the problem then? People who have something to show for, and think that they're wasted in America already find their ways to other countries. For those who have nothing to offer, already have a higher life standard than those from developing and underdeveloped countries who have nothing to offer and want to emigrate to Europe, which I believe to be the prime destination of Americans who do not like in America, and thats because Europe is somewhat culturally more closer to America.

And if you're so grateful, why does it seem a bit too hard for you to respect your national symbols?
I'm not only grateful, but proud to live in this atrocious wasteland, because its my wasteland, won by blood. And even if it was as you said it is(an atrocious wasteland), I'd do my best to turn it into a heaven.

Nicely said!!