Remember This: Fly the Flag, Celebrate the Country

If all you did was expose yourself to information and viewpoints coming from the Unholy Trinity—academia, legacy corporate media, and the world of entertainment—you would think most of us reluctantly live in a country where hope is in short supply and shame is the proper sentiment to hold when it comes to the history, culture, and traditions that have long defined us as the home of the free and the brave.

The Shining City Still Stands

The progressive bubble is a world dominated by dependency and weakness. It’s time for all the rest of us to stand up to them. Tell them: We have had enough of your crap. As Ronald Reagan would say, we remain the shining city on a hill. There is no better time to start than with the 250th celebration of our independence this July 4 (not to mention my 45th wedding anniversary).

A Different View of Independence Day

According to a recent Reuters/Ipsos survey (June 12-15), there are stark differences in how the two parties will be treating the day. 64 percent of Republicans plan to fly the American flag, while only 27 percent of Democrats intend to do the same. That should not be a surprise, since only 24 percent of Democrats treat the day as “a day where I celebrate America” (compared to 65 percent of Republicans). Underscoring all of this is how the country itself is viewed. A mere 11 percent of Democrats feel the United States is the greatest country, while 62 percent of Republicans feel this way.

The Cost of a Culture of Despair

Yes, our progressive friends and neighbors are not happy about the country or their own lives. Of those who view themselves as conservative or very conservative, combined, 16 percent report having suffered a mental illness during their lifetime. For liberals, it is 31 percent. For those very liberal, the number is 39 percent. In other words, seven of every ten! On the one hand, it is possible to defend and support those truly needing help in this area by receiving it. On the other hand, it should be acceptable to wonder if 70 percent of any group suffering from mental illness is the best group to approach to seek answers on matters of public policy. It is almost as though, in some quarters, declaring oneself suffering, or having suffered, mental illness is some sort of requirement to belong to the group.

The American Dream Question

How about achieving the American dream? The Miliken Center for Advancing the American Dream revealed we had officially crossed the Rubicon. In 2024, a narrow majority agreed with the statement “everyone in this country has the opportunity to achieve the American dream” (51 percent agree, 49 percent disagree). This year, only a minority, 46 percent, agreed with the statement. A majority, 54 percent, disagreed.

To be sure, there are, once again, partisan differences that are hard to ignore. 58 percent of Republicans continue to believe the American dream is attainable. Democrats? 35 percent, barely one-third.

Speak Up for the Country

The fact that the Unholy Trinity and their political pals in the Democratic Party dominate the discussion at every turn should not result in silencing the rest of us who feel so differently about our country. Instead of apologizing for our views, we should humbly, but proudly, assert our belief in the nation, its people, and our future.

What’s the choice? Be proud of our nation’s history or not. Largely rely on individual liberty and freedom to cope with life’s ups and downs or be part of the mental health industrial complex (given that there are many people who truly need and deserve assistance). Roll up your sleeves and work towards achieving what millions have done before (pursue the American dream) or wallow in self-pity and entitlement.

Remember This

Remember this: Count me among those who will proudly fly our flag this July 4, thanking a loving God and brave ancestors for the chance to continue a legacy that sane and reasonable people should join in celebrating.