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5. No.

Wed Jan 7, 2026, 10:55 PM

Jan 7

Haven't been since Reagan. The lack of culture and the crass behavior here is appalling. And that's even before considering politics.

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Could you honestly say right now you're proud to be an American? [View all] kimbutgar Jan 7 OP

Not since Barack Obama was elected. n/t Coventina Jan 7 #1

I'm proud to be a NYer nt mr715 Jan 7 #2

Not just no, but FUCK NO! Enter stage left Jan 7 #3

HELL NO vapor2 Jan 7 #4

No. The Madcap Jan 7 #5

Never have Easterncedar Jan 7 #7

No and it breaks my heart Bread and Circuses Jan 7 #8

Being "proud" is a complicated emotion (for me). harumph Jan 8 #9

Definitely not since 1/21/25. Initech Jan 8 #10

I don't view it that way DET Jan 8 #11

Pride goeth before the fall. Intractable Jan 8 #12

America never was America to me struggle4progress Jan 8 #13

I identify as an earthling. H2O Man Jan 8 #14

oh hell no! IzzaNuDay Jan 8 #15

I'm proud of what we were carpetbagger Jan 8 #16

That was over with 11/24 The Third Doctor Jan 8 #17

🎶 "... at least I know I'm free!" 😡🤬🤮🤢 QueerDuck Jan 8 #19