It's amazing how many people can love America but still be angry at it the same time. Even people who hate America even as they are Americans but they will never choose to leave or even try to leave. They may never act on their hatred. Part of this may be due to laziness or an unwillingness to move away from their friends and family. A larger reason I think though, is because they know that no matter where else they move, this is their home. They may not have as many freedoms in another country or even ever truly feel comfortable there.
When people complain about our country, I think that it may be similar to how I complain about my brothers. I see their faults and I have no trouble telling others funny or annoying story's about them. (No, Matthew, I do not have a fake left foot no matter what you heard.) But I still love them and will stand up for them against anyone who I may think is bad talking them. It is fine for me to talk badly about them because I love them and they are my brothers. But heaven help anyone else who does so!
It is similar to how Americans complain about America. (We should just all vote for Mr. Oliver for President! He'll get the country running straight!) We see the faults in the country and we both benefit and lose in its triumphs and mistakes. But whenever someone else who is an outsider, an alien, just not an American complains about our country or bad talks it, we get irate. They don't understand, they don't have all the information, that is my country you are talking about. This is my country and I love it despite all of its problems
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