"I can't figure out why anyone should love the US"

Because it's a wonderful, diverse country, full of polite, curious, intelligent people that are resourceful and have a refreshingly positive attitude. I can't get on board with the whole gun thing and the fact that there is no safety net to catch people who need help, but there you are. I can't get on board with having a royal family so there you go.

Also, the US has the most incredible palaeontological resources and the people that work on them are fantastic workers and generous with their time and knowledge.

"You are as ignorant as the original poster if you think "The Country" wants that. If "The Country" wants those things why is there debate about those things. Why are they elections over them?

Wow. Are your piles playing up again and making you grouchy? You know full well what I meant.