[TomGuy]

Illiterate, simple, common, poor hicks wearing their farm boots, carrying their “supper muskets” and flags made by their wives out of quilt-bag scraps.

*That* is the heart, soul and blood of America.

So true. I recall the Carter years as the era of the Ugly American. And I recall how, during Reagan's first term, the era of Proud American returned.

[Salamander]

Some have kept the “proud American” era tucked safely away in our hearts and cherished it lovingly.

It’s time to bring it back out and boldly show it off.

[a tiny, hesitant part of me dares to hope that “It’s morning in America” again]