[Non-Sequitur]

That's because American is our nation, and the United States is the government created to smooth relations between the several States.

He also said that our loyalty to our country as citizens of the United States should override any regional loyalties such as those to state or locality. You suggest just the opposite.

[MamaTexan]

He also said that our loyalty to our country as citizens of the United States should override any regional loyalties such as those to state or locality.

ROFLMAO! NS, nowhere did Washington use the phrase 'citizens of the United States' as you claimed he did.

He was talking about our nation, which we should remain loyal too.

But our country is one thing and our government is another.

I feel very sorry for you since you obviously can't make the distinction.