WHEN was the FIRST TIME you knew you were proud ?

Question

to be an AMERICAN ?

Answer 1

I have been proud sense I was able to hold my head up by myself.  I was born proud to be an American.  I was taught that I should be proud of everything I am, including American.  

Answer 2

Since I was about 8 years old and discovered how women and girls are treated in other countries. I have loved and been proud of being a woman born int he USA ever since.

Of course this election has disappointed me as I witnessed the first viable woman candidate (18 Million voters cannot be wrong) be pushed aside in favor of a less than desirable (my opinion) candidate simply because of race.

Answer 3

When Ron "by God" Reagan bombed Qaddafi's house...I still get misty thinking about it.  And what was Qaddafi's response?  He shut the f*ck up and moved.  Ah...good times.

Answer 4

Just after I realized that I was smart enough to have been born here.

(Pride comith before the fall)

(Pride is one of the 7 deadly sins)

Answer 5

when you asked this question

Answer 6

As soon as I realized I'm an American.  I think I was in second grade.

Answer 7

Around the same time McCain realized that he was finally proud of America.

Answer 8

The first time the hair on the back of my neck and my arms stood up while listening to the national anthem. I was just a kid.

Answer 9

I am not American born, but I am very proud to be an American, probably more so than some born Americans

Answer 10

I don't remember....but the most recent time was tonight listening to Obama giving his acceptance speech.

Answer 11

IPrior to day one...It's genetic.

Answer 12

Here's McCain on when he loved his country. He explained it well on Hannity and Colmes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4x7b5M2_8...

Answer 13

It was a number of times, including tonite.

Answer 14

When my spouse became a candidate for president of the USA.

Answer 15

A few months ago, around the same time Michelle Obama did..

Answer 16

As far back as I can remember! Amidst all of America's flaws, past or present, this IS the best d**n nation the world has ever known. It was a first in history to give so much liberty and freedom to the individual, and look how good it turned out. We're #1 in the world.

Answer 17

She said "really" proud....  but I still always get a kick out of how you guys and Hannity spin that.

Answer 18

too long ago to remember

Answer 19

When I realized I was born straight and conservative.