robbury

This is directed at everyone here: what are the crucial elements of who We are? Is it the pursuit of religion? Family? Money? Guns? Further, what does "Freedom" mean in the American context?

ms.teresa Loc: Columbus, Ohio

I am an American because I was born here. At times I question as to whether I am proud to be an American, due to the out pour of negative things that can be said about our elected officials. I don't approve of the way that President Obama has been treated as our Commander in Chief. There is a respect that should be given to a person who the people elect to run this country. But this is what our constitution allows with the 2nd amendment, freedom of speech. I just think that the 2nd amendment has been used to make all language alright to say. The President can't do as much as he would like, due to the way the Congress has acted, which at this time has the worst record in history for not doing anything that they were elected to do. This may be why I am an American.

alex Loc: michigan now imperial beach californa

well I guess you could call us even because I don't like the way he has acted as CIC or as president

robbury

I'm hoping that this thread won't be about beating each other up for differences of opinion, nor Obama-bashing. To be sure, there's plenty to be concerned about with the current Administration in DC, but I'm interested in what folks think makes us (you) unique and special. By any measure, we are an eternity away from what The Founders likely had in mind -- ask any "Conservatwit" OR "LibTard" -- a condition that has been devolving for the past 40 years or so (my opinion). It will be great if folks focus on what is positive; I know it's hard, but whining is SO easy.

Thanks.