Morning Jolt: Why America Still Rocks

This is the last Morning Jolt until July 5. Heading into the Independence Day weekend, a new Gallup poll suggests that Americans' patriotism is starting to wane — which raises the questions of just what it means to say you love your country, and how to think about the country's problems and flaws. Finally, the lament that "things have never been this bad" is usually an indicator of historical illiteracy.

Is Patriotism Slipping?

Six years ago, when Colin Kaepernick refused to stand during the national anthem, he explained, "I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color."

The overwhelming majority of Americans at all kinds of events stand for the national anthem — game after game, year after year. It is likely that some of those standing believe that America no longer oppresses black people and people of color. Others likely believe there still is some lingering oppression, but that the country is getting closer and ...

WITH JIM GERAGHTY July 01 2022 WITH JIM GERAGHTY July 01 2022 Why America Still Rocks This is the last Morning Jolt until July 5. Heading into the Independence Day weekend, a new Gallup poll suggests that Americans' patriotism is starting to wane — which raises the questions of just what it means to say you love your country, and how to think about the country's problems and flaws. Finally, the lament that "things have never been this bad" is usually an indicator of historical illiteracy. Is Patriotism Slipping? Six years ago, when Colin Kaepernick refused to stand during the national anthem, he explained, "I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color." The overwhelming majority of Americans at all kinds of events stand for the national anthem — game after game, year after year. It is likely that some of those standing believe that America no longer oppresses black people and people of color. Others likely believe there still is some lingering oppression, but that the country is getting closer and ...   READ MORE

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