American Patriotism died on November 6, 2012, after a long battle with complications of liberalism.
Born in 1776, in the thirteen colonies of the United States of America, Patriotism was a major contributor to the rapid growth and success of the nation. Because of Patriotism, citizens sacrificed for their country, and took great pride in their joint accomplishments. The United States became a beacon for democracy, personal freedom, and opportunity and led the world in economic and technological advances. Over the course of his life, American Patriotism caused millions of proud US men and women to join the fight to save other nations from tyranny.
In Patriotism’s declining years, the concept of “fairness”, where all citizens shared in the work and cost of running a nation, as well as the rewards, was replaced by a culture in which a shrinking group of workers was expected to take full responsibility for the welfare of everyone else.
On December 5, Detroit city councilwoman and former mayor JoAnn Watson presented the eulogy at Patriotism’s funeral. She spoke eloquently on behalf of the liberals of the United States, extolling their leader, President Obama, to take money from those who have earned it, and give it to those who have not, merely because they voted for him.
“Our people in an overwhelming way supported the re-election of this president and there ought to be a quid pro quo and you ought to exercise leadership on that . . . After the election of Jimmy Carter, the honorable Coleman Alexander Young, he went to Washington, D.C. He came home with some bacon,” said Watson. “That’s what you do.”
Patriotism is survived by Shameless Greed, Selfish Laziness, and Blissful Ignorance. He was preceded in death by Personal Dignity, Christian Values and Responsible Media.
The monument reads,
American Patriotism
1776 – 2012
“Ask Not What Your Country Can Do For You
Ask What You Can Do For Your Country” – JFK
Aside from a group of veterans, the funeral was sparsely attended, and prayer was not allowed.
Tom Balek – Rockin’ On the Right Side
“Kathy, I’m lost,” I said, though I knew she was sleeping
I’m empty and aching and I don’t know why
Counting the cars on the New Jersey Turnpike
They’ve all gone to look for America
America – Simon and Garfunkle
Rockin' On The Right Side 
Thank God we have good reason to have faith in the resurrection!
All because of the election results? I’m not sure I can buy into this with you, Tom.
No, not because of the election results, Mike. Americans have been losing their self-reliance and commitment to the nation for a long time, and the election might indicate a tipping point.
There is much anecdotal evidence, and even some serious research, about why people vote the way they do, and these days most voters (especially minorities) vote selfishly, not for the long-term success of the nation. Times have changed, and they won’t change back.
True patriotism – the willingness to sacrifice personally for the good of all – is dead in much of the country (certainly not in our small town). As evidence, look at the campaign “issues” – most were “who will provide the most benefits (or the least responsibility) for the greatest number of people.” That just doesn’t wash with me when the nation is in crisis.