I am an American... If this makes me a BAD American, then yes, I'm a BAD American. (Jesus, money)

[nicolem]

Originally Posted by Alanboy395

I wouldn't call you a bad american, just a conservative American. I do agree with most of your sentiments. I think a lot of Americans do. The way this country is going today is sickening. American was founded on a lot of your sentiments.Oh yeah, AMEN on Jesse Jackson (from an African-American.)

I agree!

Nicolem

[Fishy]

Originally Posted by ProudCapMarine

I am an American. (Author Unknown)

I believe the money I make belongs to me and my family, not some Liberal governmental functionary be it Democratic or Republican!

I believe the American flag should be the only one allowed in AMERICA !

i agree besides these 2

it would be interesting to see how the country would run only on donations. and the 2nd is just stupid

anyone see that trigger happy episode where the guy goes to the poem club open house and recites a poem "5 million" where all he does is count to 5 million?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QD3buZ-JRew

[Wendell Phillips]

He is a proponent of that reactionary movement that lauds itself as the "moral majority", for he considers himself to be a person of high moral character and standards; he is, above all, a man of principle. He professes to be deeply religious, but he would be pressed to expound in depth on the articles of his faith; suffice it to say that he believes in the literal truth of the Bible - whatever that means.

"I got no truck with that modern mo’rality," he says dogmatically. But he has no qualms about mixing his "old-time" religion with present-day politics. He believes, he says, in freedom of religion - so long as it’s the "right" religion. "It’s got ‘In God We Trust’ right there on the dollar," he says as though making his point.

His cardinal virtues are arrogance, bigotry and uncompromising stupidity. He knows what’s right is right; and no one dare tell him it’s not. "The law’s the law!" he says, pounding his fist for emphasis. Besides this, he is ill-tempered and intolerant of others. He gives short-shrift to his judgments on others, and he has no patience for the exceptions to the rule.

He is a staunch advocate for educational reform. He demands that "Creationism" be taught in the schools - none of that "evil-lution" monkey business for him! - and that the Bible be used as the text for biology class. "That’ll learn’em," he says self-righteously.

He is a firm believer in family values, although he himself was just recently divorced for the second time. (This is a sore subject with him.) And he is absolutely against abortion; there can be no excuse for abortion - not under any circumstances. (Curiously, he has a great number of excuses for why he has not paid his child support; but that is another matter.)

He has many other qualities too numerous to mention, but when all is said and done, he believes - honest to God - that he is a good person, and that Jesus loves him. Needs must this be so - for Christ’s sake - for no one else does.

[Habsburg]

John Wayne, Babe Ruth, and Roy Rogers? Seriously?

[colorado native]

Originally Posted by Habsburg

John Wayne, Babe Ruth, and Roy Rogers? Seriously?

Yeah, two play-actors and a drunk and overweight athlete...

[fierce_flawless]

Originally Posted by colorado native

A poem? C'mon... a list, maybe, but a poem this is not. Weird.

I don't think it makes you a good or a bad American... just indifferent and self-serving.

And lacking in talent (the author.. I hope others reading realize that this was not written by the POSTER). How hard is it to make a list? I make lists all the time. Good ones. Long ones. Short ones. Sometimes I make so many lists that you might think I'm a bit OCD.

I can see why it is "Author unknown". I wouldn't sign my name to it, even IF I believed all that.

[ProudCapMarine]

Originally Posted by bbkaren

I'm with you 90% Cap!

Sometimes, I'm only 90% with me too! Thanks!!

[tablemtn]

I believe the money I make belongs to me and my family, not some Liberal governmental functionary be it Democratic or Republican!

Well alright, then!

I take it the author is also fiscally opposed to hyperexpensive budget drainers like the Iraq War?

[LLLL98]

Originally Posted by ProudCapMarine

I am an American. (Author Unknown)

Originally Posted by ProudCapMarine

I believe the money I make belongs to me and my family, not some Liberal governmental functionary be it Democratic or Republican!

It belongs to me, yes, but I've got to pay the bills, one of those bills is to the government because they provide several services that I use and
appreciate.

Originally Posted by ProudCapMarine

I'm in touch with my feelings and I like it that way!

me too!

Originally Posted by ProudCapMarine

I think owning a gun doesn't make you a killer, it makes you a smart American.

I'm smart, don't own a gun, but have no problem with someone that does (as long as he/she is not a killer)

Originally Posted by ProudCapMarine

I think being a minority does not make you noble or victimized, and does not entitle you to anything.

I believe in justice for those who are victims, and acknowledgement for those who are noble, minority or not.

Originally Posted by ProudCapMarine

I believe that if you are selling me a Big Mac, do it in English.

I don't eat Big Macs, but politeness is very important, speaking a common language is polite.

Originally Posted by ProudCapMarine

I believe everyone has a right to pray to his or her God when and where they want to.

absolutely!!

Originally Posted by ProudCapMarine

My heroes are John Wayne, Babe Ruth, Roy Rogers, and whoever canceled Jerry Springer.

my heroes are my 2 great grandmothers, proud, strong women

Originally Posted by ProudCapMarine

I know wrestling is fake and I don't waste my time watching or arguing about it.

agree

Originally Posted by ProudCapMarine

I've never owned a slave, or was a slave, I haven't burned any witches or been persecuted by the Turks and neither have you! So, shut up already.

Neither have I, but this is America and anyone can say what they please.

Originally Posted by ProudCapMarine

I believe if you don't like the way things are here, go back to where you came from and change your own country! This is AMERICA .

If you love America, but don't agree with everything about it, work within the system to make changes, that's what is great about this country.

Originally Posted by ProudCapMarine

If you were born here and don't like it you are free to move to any Socialist country that will have you.

Strongly disagree, see above, if we followed this logic, then we wouldn't have abolished slavery or achieved any of the changes that came from the civil rights movement.

Originally Posted by ProudCapMarine

I want to know which church is it exactly where the Reverend Jesse Jackson preaches, where he gets his money, and why he is always part of the problem and not the solution. Can I get an AMEN on that one?

He served an important role at one time, but no longer

Originally Posted by ProudCapMarine

I also think they have the right to pull you over if you're breaking the law, regardless of what color you are.

Agree

Originally Posted by ProudCapMarine

And, no, I don't mind having my face shown on my drivers license. I think it's good..... And I'm proud that 'God' is written on my money.

That's good too

Originally Posted by ProudCapMarine

I think if you are too stupid to know how a ballot works, I don't want you deciding who should be running the most powerful nation in the world for the next four years.

Fine with that

Originally Posted by ProudCapMarine

I dislike those people standing in the intersections trying to sell me stuff or trying to guilt me into making 'donations' to their cause.

Me too, it's very awkward, not to mention dangerous

Originally Posted by ProudCapMarine

I believe that it doesn't take a village to raise a child, it takes two parents.

Two parents is a good start, but a strong support system is important as well, be a good neighbor and a good friend.

Originally Posted by ProudCapMarine

I believe 'illegal' is illegal no matter what the lawyers think.Calling an Illegal Immigrant an 'Undocumented Alien' Is like calling a Drug Pusher an 'Unliscensed Pharmacist'

I am against illegal immigration, but against any discrimination directed towards legal immigrants

Originally Posted by ProudCapMarine

I strongly believe the American military is the strongest in the world, because of the brave and honorable men and women, who proudly serve.

heck yeah !!!

Originally Posted by ProudCapMarine

I think we can not thank our veterans enough. I also think it should be the goal of all, appreciative Americans to make sure these men and women get the care and benefits they earned.

another heck yeah!!

Originally Posted by ProudCapMarine

I believe the American flag should be the only one allowed in AMERICA !

Well, see I'm I am proud of my Irish heritage and have no problem wearing my tshirts and flying the Irish flag, but I will always be American first.

Originally Posted by ProudCapMarine

If this makes me a BAD American, then yes, I'm a BAD American.

I think it takes a lot to be a Bad American, we are a pretty diverse bunch with a lot of opinions, the term Bad American should be reserved for a select few, imo.

[austinsmom]

I agree with most of it. Although as the parent of an 8 year old boy, I do have to watch wrestling but I know it's fake There were a couple others that I don't agree with but for the most part, it's dead on.