Like it or not America is founded on a proposition like no other nation on Earth that; " all men are created equal and have the inalienable right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. We are governed by the consent of the people."

The Supreme Court has recently broken the promise of 'consent of the people'. imo
In 1973 citizens were overwhelmingly proud to be American. Now its down to 38%, an all time low.

America has it ups and downs but we are driven by ideals and our proposition. One of the best star spangled banner performances