haha, yea see that's an outlook that I think is a positive one.
I think it's all a matter of how you wear your pride. There's nothing wrong with being proud, as long as you're mindful of others. And yeah, while we might think our country is the greatest, do you really want to get into fueds over games? YEs its the world cup... But come on LOL. I know when I moved to Oklahoma from Texas I was amazed how bad the red river rivalry was. I never was a big UT fan, in fact Ive always liked OU. BUt to me, the rivalry is RETARDED. Taking things to an extreme (except in the gym lol) always seemed a little overbearing to me. I try and stay positive and look at both sides of an argument, and can admire a good game. The bigger the rivals the better the game, and a job well done to whoever wins.
Another thing that gets me is taking patriotism to an extreme. Again I love my country, respect every soldier fighting on foreign grounds, have respect for those who have passed on fighting, even though it is something I woudln't do. I have been called a coward because I chose not to join and fight, but honestly I don't believe in war, no matter what the cause is. I don't think world peace would ever work, and am not a big optimist and dreamer, I just am not a fan of blood shed. I love guns, I am a fool with a gun, I did my share of dirt when I was a kid but then again I was dumb young and full of stupid but I would have a hard time pointing a gun at someone who is fighting for the same things I am fighting for. I have buddies who have been back for a couple of years and they are so screwed up mentally and emotionally it's unreal. It affects their home and family life and while I respect the soldiers like I said, I think it's awful that there are American extremists as well. I mean what do you think terrorist organizations are founded on? Extremists.
Sorry I got a little political just ranting haha
Hope I don't make anyone mad or get flamed just sayin
