The poll asked respondents this question: “How patriotic are you? Would you say extremely patriotic, very patriotic, somewhat patriotic, or not especially patriotic?”

That is it. Simple. Plain. Don't twist it around. Geez.

It's like asking your spouse, "How much do you love me? Would you say extremely, very, somewhat or not especially?

If you answer "Define love." Or "What's the difference between extremely or somewhat?" You are in trouble.

Originally Posted by bkcunningham1

The poll asked respondents this question: “How patriotic are you? Would you say extremely patriotic, very patriotic, somewhat patriotic, or not especially patriotic?”

That is it. Simple. Plain. Don't twist it around. Geez.

It's like asking your spouse, "How much do you love me? Would you say extremely, very, somewhat or not especially?

If you answer "Define love." Or "What's the difference between extremely or somewhat?" You are in trouble.

To some people there will never be black or white. To some people there is nothing but gray or as the liberals always say, "nuances."

Patriotic means "vote for America not Obama".

Originally Posted by cashman

Patriotic means "vote for America not Obama".

I like that. Simple and truthful.

One of our countries most revered Naval leaders gave this definition: "Our country! In her intercourse with foreign nations, may she always be in the right; but still our country, right or wrong."
— Stephen Decatur

I believe that sums it up,

Originally Posted by BBQMan

One of our countries most revered Naval leaders gave this definition: "Our country! In her intercourse with foreign nations, may she always be in the right; but still our country, right or wrong."
— Stephen Decatur

I believe that sums it up,

I'm right there with ya'll on this one!!

Originally Posted by RichieLion

I don't really have to say anything, but a new Gallup Poll finds that Conservatives are more than twice as likely to be strongly patriotic as a Liberal. This is obvious to even the most casual observer though.

http://cnsnews.com/news/article/68975

Would paint my house red, white and blue if it weren't brick!!!

Annabelle

I'm willing to bet that unpatriotic liberals had relatives that would not fight against King George.

'If you don't read the newspaper you are uninformed, if you do read the newspaper you are misinformed.'
-Mark Twain

BTK's quote sums it up IMHO.

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Thanks Pat2010. A good cry is always a refreshing way to start my morning.

We had a private send off last week for one of our military friends stationed at Fort Bragg. I went shopping with his wife Saturday and played golf with her on Sunday to help keep her occupied while her husband is away.

She is one of the most pro-Americans I know. She knows more about world history and current world events than most people I know. She's a true American patriot.

Funny thing is, she was born in Russia and became an American citizen on her own before she married a soldier. It was her father's dream that she fulfilled. He wanted his children to come to America and live under our republic. She loves this country and has more pride in the US Constitution than most liberals I know who were born under our flag.

When I was in my teens I met a girl and fell in love with her.

We were planning to get married as soon as we graduated and I found a job.

During the next four years we began to argue about almost everything.

As we became more educated we were able to figure out our problem.

She was a born Democrat.

We parted friends with a full agreement that Liberals and Conservatives cannot communicate because they each have a different thought process.

I hope there are not too many marriages spoiled by this situation. We were lucky.

Originally Posted by bkcunningham1

The poll asked respondents this question: “How patriotic are you? Would you say extremely patriotic, very patriotic, somewhat patriotic, or not especially patriotic?”

That is it. Simple. Plain. Don't twist it around. Geez.

It's like asking your spouse, "How much do you love me? Would you say extremely, very, somewhat or not especially?

If you answer "Define love." Or "What's the difference between extremely or somewhat?" You are in trouble.

Your post is an example of a brilliant analogy. Bravo!!!
There was no way a Lib naysayer could counter your simple to understand and succinct post.

Originally Posted by cashman

When I was in my teens I met a girl and fell in love with her.

We were planning to get married as soon as we graduated and I found a job.

During the next four years we began to argue about almost everything.

As we became more educated we were able to figure out our problem.

She was a born Democrat.

We parted friends with a full agreement that Liberals and Conservatives cannot communicate because they each have a different thought process.

I hope there are not too many marriages spoiled by this situation. We were lucky.

Cashman I think you hit the proverbial nail squarely on the head!!!

I also feel that many people had, or should I say formed, an opinion many years ago and there is absolutely nothing you can say that would change their mind.
I also feel the academic types are the worse, as they spend their work and free time with people of similar beliefs as their own.