Posted by
Archer on Friday, July 04, 2008 10:25:14 PM
It's America's birthday today and I, for one love this day. I can't help but have this overwhelming sense of pride, which by the way I've had my entire adult life, but seriously, especially in these times when there seems to be so much anti-Americanism throughout the world. Actually, I should be very honest. I don't really believe it's anti-Americanism as much as all- consuming envy on behalf of some governments and a significant portion of their populations from all corners of the globe. It really is very transparent though, and there's absolutely no need to lose any sleep over it.
Can one really blame them though? I mean look at us. We are, relatively speaking an infant nation on the world scene. Our European neighbors constantly remind us of this when they accuse us as having no culture, no history. We lack sophistication and refinement. We're immature and idealistic. All things one might expect from a toddler. But let's be clear. It's this same toddler that is the sole world super power on the planet, and that's no accident. We are the hardest working, most generous, giving, productive, mightiest, selfless and humble people alive. Don't believe me? The next time you're waiting to be processed at the airport, returning from an overseas trip, take a look around for the big groups of U.S. citizens wearing matching t-shirts. Ask them where they're coming from and they'll tell you from Honduras, or Peru, or Nicaragua on a mission trip with their church. If they're not building homes they're feeding the poor or even helping educate. If that doesn't make you proud as an American, I suppose nothing will.
What is truly puzzling to me is why there is so much anti-Americanism amongst Americans! These "Americans" never hesitate to blame America first for everything under the sun, and give everyone else the benefit of the doubt. This, I have not yet been able to fully neither comprehend nor rationalize. I can't help but get the impression that what they really want is for us to be "a little less" American and just grow up, like the rest of the more "evolved" world community.
Well, guess what.... there's good news and bad news. It's "our" birthday party, and the rest of you can, "Cry if you want to....cry if you want to...cry if you want to...!"
HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!!