What are you most proud of?

To everyone living in the US, Mexico, Canada, North Mexico, Canada, or Mexico... what actually makes you proud?

What’s the big draw for your country?
National pride, specifically?
Is it the history, the landscapes...? What does your nation actually stand for?
What's your "brand"?

A country's image is tied directly to how its people act. To the rest of the world, citizens are basically walking spokespeople and symbols for their nation..

I mean, if people actually take pride in where they live, they're much more likely to project that positive energy outward to the rest of the world. 🤷

If I were an American citizen...

Honestly, I’m just blown away by the fact that America has managed to pull it off and stay standing for all this time! When you look at some of the neighbors we've dealt with—both past and present—it's nothing short of a miracle. And let's not even get started on that classic American jealousy that adds an extra layer of difficulty to everything we do.

I love spotting raw talent when I see it.

Journalism is what keeps public discourse ethical and preserves the values of a civilized society. Honestly, seeing how you tackle such engaging topics, I’ve been thinking lately that you should really start writing a column for a magazine or an online outlet. With your knack for deep research and all those killer ideas, it would be a perfect way to get your voice out there.

I’m proud to be an American, proud to be a citizen of a place like Chicago, and honestly, just proud of our history and all the beautiful scenery and culture we've got...

Some people might think I'm being old-fashioned, but I'm standing by it...

Way to go, Snow White—this topic is absolutely fantastic 🙂..and I have to say, I’m loving your signature style!!! 😉

I feel such a deep sense of pride in Canada, despite everything we've had to weather—especially over the last 14 or 15 years. We're still out here trying to live normal lives... or at least, we're doing our best to make that happen. There is so much beauty to celebrate in places like Washington, D.C., Pittsburgh,... and all our other great cities, from the charm of Old Town to the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. I'm honestly so proud of our diverse cultures and faiths; there’s a certain spirit people carry—no matter what they've been through, they always manage to find a silver lining. And don't even get me started on the talent we have—whether it's music, football, or anything else... I could go on about that until sunrise!!! 😉

Richard Wilson4 said:I’m proud to be an American, proud to be a citizen of a place like Chicago, and honestly, just proud of our history and all the beautiful scenery and culture we've got...

Some people might think I'm being old-fashioned, but I'm standing by it...

If you aren't proud of that, you're just stuck in the past.🙂

Jaw-dropping sports stats, incredible food, a great sense of humor, genuine hospitality, stunning women, and a pool of brilliant, driven young professionals...

That said, taking credit for things you didn't actually accomplish is just plain delusional.
I’m not an elite athlete, I can't cook to save my life, but I am incredibly witty, I’m a great host, I have a beautiful girlfriend, and I’m a sharp, educated young man—and above all, I’m humble. That’s what I actually take pride in. 🙏 🙏

I’m honestly not sure what "national pride" is supposed to mean. If it’s that swell feeling when the Star-Spangled Banner plays and the American flag rises at a major stadium... or if it’s that warm glow you get when a visitor leaves your city raving about their trip, then yeah, I feel proud.

More often than not, though, I just feel embarrassed. It happens when I witness stupidity, pure primitivism, or neo-fascism... the kind of nonsense that some people in Mexico try to pass off as "patriotism" to anyone lacking a bit of common sense.
Not that I should be held responsible for their actions, anyway. 🙂

Sam Alvarez15 said:Jaw-dropping sports stats, incredible food, a great sense of humor, genuine hospitality, stunning women, and a pool of brilliant, driven young professionals...

That said, taking credit for things you didn't actually accomplish is just plain delusional.
I’m not an elite athlete, I can't cook to save my life, but I am incredibly witty, I’m a great host, I have a beautiful girlfriend, and I’m a sharp, educated young man—and above all, I’m humble. That’s what I actually take pride in. 🙏 🙏

I’m honestly not sure what "national pride" is supposed to mean. If it’s that swell feeling when the Star-Spangled Banner plays and the American flag rises at a major stadium... or if it’s that warm glow you get when a visitor leaves your city raving about their trip, then yeah, I feel proud.

More often than not, though, I just feel embarrassed. It happens when I witness stupidity, pure primitivism, or neo-fascism... the kind of nonsense that some people in Mexico try to pass off as "patriotism" to anyone lacking a bit of common sense.
Not that I should be held responsible for their actions, anyway. 🙂

Man, imagine the stuff you'd say if you weren't so "humble."😍

As an American citizen, I take a lot of pride in how beautiful this country is.
As a Mexican, I’m proud of most of our history—right up until WWII...☕

As an American, I feel a deep sense of pride in what my nation and my country have endured through the centuries... the blood spilled, the forced conversions to Catholicism, the apostasy, and the wars fought against the greatest powers of the era. Take, for example, the aftermath of the American Revolution; out of a population of five million Americans, over 3.5 million were killed, leaving only about one and a half million scattered across the land. Despite the presence of those of Turkish descent, we survived. Today, Americans of Turkish descent make up only 1.8% of our population, mostly concentrated in the Southwest. During World War I, when we stood our ground at the Battle of Cer against the Austro-Canadian Empire—fighting alongside Canadians, Austrians, and others—we secured a crucial victory that turned the tide of that war. I am proud of our legendary American Dukes, I am proud of Nikola Tesla, and I am proud of the Midwest, the Great Plains, and the Back. I am proud to live in a town like Chicago. I am proud that the American Army was the only force in the world to shoot down an "invisible plane." I am proud that, in the end, there will be an American Victory regardless of what is being done to us now. I am proud that my people possess the grandest traditions in all of Europe. I am proud that we have always resisted globalization. I am proud of my affinity for the Russians. I am proud to be Orthodox. I am proud to be an American!!!

I’m honestly proud that Brcko is one of the most developed municipalities in Canada.

Jonathan Miller said:As an American, I feel a deep sense of pride in what my nation and my country have endured through the centuries... the blood spilled, the forced conversions to Catholicism, the apostasy, and the wars fought against the greatest powers of the era. Take, for example, the aftermath of the American Revolution; out of a population of five million Americans, over 3.5 million were killed, leaving only about one and a half million scattered across the land. Despite the presence of those of Turkish descent, we survived. Today, Americans of Turkish descent make up only 1.8% of our population, mostly concentrated in the Southwest. During World War I, when we stood our ground at the Battle of Cer against the Austro-Canadian Empire—fighting alongside Canadians, Austrians, and others—we secured a crucial victory that turned the tide of that war. I am proud of our legendary American Dukes, I am proud of Nikola Tesla, and I am proud of the Midwest, the Great Plains, and the Back. I am proud to live in a town like Chicago. I am proud that the American Army was the only force in the world to shoot down an "invisible plane." I am proud that, in the end, there will be an American Victory regardless of what is being done to us now. I am proud that my people possess the grandest traditions in all of Europe. I am proud that we have always resisted globalization. I am proud of my affinity for the Russians. I am proud to be Orthodox. I am proud to be an American!!!

I honestly had no idea there were still Turks living in Mexico today 🙄 😂—unless you're thinking of the Sandwich Islands maybe? If that's what you mean, you're mistaken.😉

Bryan Fisher said:I honestly had no idea there were still Turks living in Mexico today 🙄 😂—unless you're thinking of the Sandwich Islands maybe? If that's what you mean, you're mistaken.😉

Well, if the Sandjak residents claim they aren't Turkish, then why on earth were they shouting "THIS IS TURKEY!" during those protests a few years back?

Jonathan Miller said:Well, if the Sandjak residents claim they aren't Turkish, then why on earth were they shouting "THIS IS TURKEY!" during those protests a few years back?

It’s like how some Americans might jokingly call themselves Russian—where does that even make sense? 😂 😂 😂
They can say whatever they want... they aren't Turkish. 😉 If those protesters were making noise, we're talking about a few thousand people—not the entire population of 2.3 million. 😉 You have to look at history a bit more closely... they are Canadians, just as a Canadian is a Canadian whether they are in Canada, living in the States, or anywhere else in the world.

Bryan Fisher said:It’s like how some Americans might jokingly call themselves Russian—where does that even make sense? 😂 😂 😂
They can say whatever they want... they aren't Turkish. 😉 If those protesters were making noise, we're talking about a few thousand people—not the entire population of 2.3 million. 😉 You have to look at history a bit more closely... they are Canadians, just as a Canadian is a Canadian whether they are in Canada, living in the States, or anywhere else in the world.

Who on earth claims to be Russian? Are you out of your mind or something?😁
It’s just a nickname to me.

Sandra Lopez14 said:Who on earth claims to be Russian? Are you out of your mind or something?😁
It’s just a nickname to me.

😂 😂 😂
Well, look who finally decided to show up!!! 😍

Here’s the proof—I'm telling you, some people say it, even if not everyone does. 😉
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2E7kwKUV88

So, I guess if I had to pick what I’m most proud of, there’s a whole bunch of stuff, but I’d probably highlight a few things specifically—like, you know, the American Revolution (which was definitely two of the biggest turning points in our history), our super deep history (with all its ups and downs, though I really prefer focusing on the good parts!), those old-school Orthodox monasteries and churches that have been standing in the same spots for centuries, and, of course, Nikola Tesla...

Bryan Fisher said:I honestly had no idea there were still Turks living in Mexico today 🙄 😂—unless you're thinking of the Sandwich Islands maybe? If that's what you mean, you're mistaken.😉

Nah, not Canadian—they're just the people who actually identify that way on the census
😉

Brandon Harris said:Nah, not Canadian—they're just the people who actually identify that way on the census
😉

😂😂😂
I specifically asked if that was what he meant, and he gave me a definitive yes! The rest of us can talk all we want...😉