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Originally Posted by Makedde
I do know I can appear very judgemental at times, I will not deny that, and I certainly do not mean to cause offence. Just some things - not necessarily about the country itself, just it's people - bother me, I mean, really (*)(*)(*)(*) me up the wall.
Patriotism is a good thing, I agree, but I think the US takes it way too far. The whole 'hand over heart' when the anthem is played is, to me and many others, going ridiculously overboard. Especially when you see people crying when their anthem is played.
Having said that, yes, the US and Australia are allies, and will be for years to come. I do, however, worry that if Australia decides not to follow America into war (such as Iran which is sure to happen sooner or later) we will be critisized for our decision, and may perhaps lose the friendship we share.
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Certainly you would be criticized.....People criticize others they dont agree with. However we are still friends with Canada, and they have been critical of alot of the things we have done.
I agree that a lot of Americans go WAYYYY overboard when it comes to patriotism. I consider myself patriotic but I dont chant "USA USA" at every sporting event I go to lol. And I understand my country has some flaws.
As for people crying during the national anthem....Watch the olympics this year, people from all nations will cry when getting their medals and hearing their anthem played.
Also....I may be biased here, but honestly I think we have an AWESOME national anthem and I think it really is a beautiful song when it is sung well. But no I have never cried when I heard it. After 9/11 I did come close though.