This poll and its subject is as insipid as Rory.

Here's why. I'm not extremely proud, nor very proud, nor moderately proud, nor even a little bit proud; I'm not proud to be an American. Duh! What does that even mean? What have I done to be proud of in this context that makes sense?

I am extremely fortunate to have been born in America and to be a U.S. citizen. And this stupid poll has the idiocy to ask if I am extemely proud of an accident totally beyond my control? Had I been born in Paraguay, I'd probably be just as "proud" or gratififed to have been born there. Same goes if I'd been born in France, our recent arch-enemy (you're either with us or again' us).

I think people who are proud of something that is totally accidental (country of birth) are the same as sideline fans of sporting events (boy we sure kicked their butts - we? Where were you; I didn't see you on the field) or military actions - boy, we sure kicked some commie a$$! (Yeah, where were you when the $hit came down; oh, yeah, safe at home.)

I'm only proud of things I actually actively contribute to the results of. Being an American is a coincidence of birth for all of us who aren't immigrants.

I'm no more proud of the good things America has done than I am ashamed of the bad things America has done, excepting where I've played some role in doing those good and bad things.

So, Rory, all you proud conservatives are like the mouse in the pocket who are proud cheerleaders of actions others have taken, purportedly on your behalf. You're not gay. You're a girl. No nads.

Now go actually do something, you neocon cretin. Cut & paste doesn't count as doing something. But I wouldn't expect you to know that, since you don't seem to know much at all.

Happy 4th of July! Let freedom ring! Smack a stupid neocon!