[Lottoman]

Originally Posted by lonelyjew

There is a gulf of difference between "you shouldn't complain" and "you should be completely unappreciative". Most everyone can say there is someone who has a worse life, but if you're an American you can bet that the vast majority of people struggle far more than you for the basic things you take for granted. I am completely with you that not only is there room for improvement, and that a good American (or any citizen) will push for that improvement. Again though, the desire for improvement is quite different, and a great deal more justifiable, than the shame many Americans feel for living in an awesome, but imperfect, nation.

Frankly, the liberaltards need to get over Bush invading Iraq, unilaterally, 8 years ago. Yes that was a terrible and reprehensible mistake, but Christ, it doesn't take that much away from all the great things this nation has done, and all of the great things this nation is. Even Germans can be proud of their heritage despite of the holocaust. Seriously, the apologists need to get over themselves...

You make a lot of good points and I see where you're coming from, but can you really blame us for being that way? Sure we may have more luxuries and freedoms than most other countries but when so many of us of us are dealing with issues like divorce, substance abuse, depression, violence, physical and mental disorders, and debt it's kind of hard to look on the bright side of life. You also have to take note that being miserable and bitter is unavoidable for some of us due to genetics and upbringing.
There are many great things about our culture but unfortunately it also allows us to constantly reach new heights of gluttony, greed, laziness, anger, lust, pride, and envy. We can't help being unappreciative and constantly wanting more.