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They feed off of your rage that they have made you believe, things like: 'You are getting shafted by everybody else, and only government can protect you and make these wrongs right.' You need to get hold of yourselves, take a look around your great country, and ask yourself why you're no longer proud of it when you used to be. 'Cause there's no reason for anybody not to be proud of this country. You all live here. You all are seeking your best performance, opportunity, because you know your country provides it. Yet some of you - not you people. I know you people are not of this mindset. But so many Americans seem to be, and so they're trying to do something positive while feeling absolutely enraged all the time. Hatred for America is real. You've seen it. You've heard it. You've read it. It's out there, and it's in larger numbers than you know. And the people who hate this country are the genuine mind-numbed robots. They have been talked into it with years and years and years of propaganda. Just ask yourself, when you have a free moment - maybe bring it up at dinner if you have a family still eats together now and then. Ask them, 'What are you proud of in America?' Don't lead 'em anywhere. Just say, 'What are proud of, when you think about America. What are you proud of?' and then deal with what you get. It will be interesting.

Rush Limbaugh#63

PoliticsAngerPatriotismUnity

About this quote

What does it mean?
The speaker argues that political opponents fuel anger by convincing people they are victimized and need government protection. He urges Americans to regain pride in their country and opportunities rather than succumbing to hatred.
In plain terms
Don't let others make you angry and dependent on government; be proud of your country instead.
What can you take from it?
Avoid letting manufactured anger erode your pride in your nation.

Where it applies

  • political commentary
  • patriotic speeches
  • national debates

Putting it to work

  • Encourage civic pride
  • Counter divisive narratives

Questions to consider

  • What makes you proud of your country?
  • How does anger affect your view of society?

Another view

The quote assumes universal access to opportunity and ignores systemic barriers some citizens face.

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