Kulturkampf

[Potato]

American patriotism is over the top and embarrassing. In fact, all patriotism is embarrassing.

I like America

As you should. It's a pretty decent place in comparison to most places in the world. 

I would assume you're also capable of recognising some of its faults and admitting that there's some things that could be done better. 

I guess patriotism is different things to different people. I'm not into flag waving and overt stuff and think it's a bit embarrassing to be honest. You can appreciate your country without being blind about it's faults, which I assume everyone on thebire is capable of doing.