Do people no longer have any national pride?

Hello! I just saw this discussion you've started (it's 9:50am here)....I am from a South Easst Asian county--the Philippines. We may not be as progressive as the other nations but here are the things I could share to my friends in other countries that I love about my identity. -close family ties -we practice democracy -the use of "po" and "opo" affirmative words that connotes respect) -colorful cultural diversity -warm, friendly and hospitable people -high literacy rate (sadly, our graduates and mostly the good ones end up working in other countries for greener pastures) -our food (it is of malay-chinese-spanish influence) -good sense of humor (despite of how the economy is doing) -Pinoy enginuity and resiliency (we've been through a lot) -we gave the world "People Power" Revolution (a peaceful and non-violent revolution in 1986) -American English is our second language. (we have more than a thousand dialects....hehehe....I only know one) -world-class Pinoy talent When gets to visit my country, he/she might get confused with what he/she sees....we speak English, we look like westerners with our clothings and sometimes the way we act. And this is most often misinterpreted as a way of copying other cultures....personally, i think love for one's identity is not in how a person looks or sounds....it's in the heart. Thanks very much for posting your question....it's a nice way to share and know other cultures. :)

I didn't see the other discussion and just logged on. I'm very proud to be a citizen of the U. S. I was born and raised here and I'm truly glad I was. I sing parts of the national anthem around the house often and my father would whistle it when I was a child and it is not an easy tune to whistle.

Hi Sweety I haven't got to your previous discussion yet but I am very proud to be Scottish and am in no way apathetic about it! Sorry if you felt ignored but I had the perfect excuse sweety - I wasn't online to answer it! I am off right now to get to your previous post! xxx

Some people still do. Make no mistake though, if people are asking questions and trying to hold their leaders accountable that doesn't mean they hate their country, they want it to be the best it can be (I hate when people try to through "treason" and "traitor" around frivolously). Personally, I like the history of the country and what it stands for. Yes there were some sick things and there still are some sick issues with the country, but its free and people by and large are living decent free lives.

I just logged on but I definitely would have responded to that question. I'm very proud to be a mix of Italian and whatever my mother is, lol. My mother's family is possibly of British origin, but really they have no idea. They know they've lived in Texas for 7 generations and that's about it. My father's family however, immigrated to the States from Italy 3 generations ago and still has roots there. I can't wait to visit there and learn more about my family history. Also, I think most people are apathetic to the world outside of their reality.

It depents! A great history and culther gene would bind people togeter whatever happened, even during the worst period.