Lee Greenwood- I'm Proud to be an American

[clicker34]

never seen the dmc even care to believe in the usa

[IndividualAutonomy]

When all my savings are gone thanks to the federal reserve's plan,

I'll have to start again and send my kid to the state-run camps,

Ill thank my lucky stars for the taxes I still pay,

Beause if I resisted, they'd take my life away.

[IndividualAutonomy]

And Im proud to be an American cuz we're a little bit more free.

And I thank the men who died in wars, to prop up our currency.

And I fetishize, the constitution, but the state is not constrained.

And I worship paper and the flag, just like I was trained.

[IndividualAutonomy]

From the infantile democrats, to the merchantilist GOP,

across Iraq and Afghanistan, to our commanders in Galilee,

From the AMA to AIPAC, the lawyers and AARP,

When someone says their life won't start,

It must be because they're lazy

[IndividualAutonomy]

Im proud to be an American where gov is half of GDP.

And I thank the men who died in wars, to prop up our currency.

And I fetishize, the constitution, but the state is not constrained.

And I worship paper and the flag just like I was trained.

[sandythebear]

im proud to be a usmc infantry grunt, well..., not yet but someday

[coolelve333]

I so agree with ciccone39!

[RyansCurse]

Just to point something out, why should people who have worked their way to the top and have high paying jobs be penalized for being successful? The rich should not have to pay the poor who sit on their asses and expect everyone else to take care of them. The majority of people on welfare could get a job and provide for themselves but its much easier to sit around and wait for the government to put their hands in my pocket and give it to lazy dumbasses Not all poor people are like that though

[parkzonecorsairtips]

@RyansCurse true

[xdugef]

@RyansCurse Uh.. what jobs are these people gonna get when people who had jobs are being laid off.. seriously.. that rhetoric doesn't make any sense

[RyansCurse]

@xdugef really? cause im pretty sure there are jobs out there. Just jobs that nobody wants. Hey working at mc donalds, or being a janitor somewhere is a crappy job for someone but swallow your pride and do whats gotta be done. Im not saying everyone on wellfare is lazy or that they dont have legit reason for being on wellfare. im saying that there are plenty of people who could be providing for themselves. I can see both sides off the coin.

[xdugef]

@RyansCurse Well statistically speaking there are not jobs out there seeing as the unemployment rates are at a high. But at the same time .. there are jobs that immigrants are willing to do but because they are willing they are despised. There's alot of hypocrisy to go around. Perhaps some of these "dumbasses" would be more capable of providing for themselves if they had gotten a better education.. but that's probably their fault too right?

[xdugef]

@RyansCurse Also what percentage of the population do you believe at the ones who are taking advantage of the system? What percentage of the population do you see as having the most wealth and the biggest advantage? The conservatives are pretty good at getting their middle class supporters into believing that anything that is good for wealthy elite is good for them when it is not.. they don't care about middle class. The proof is in the current debates about extending the tax breaks.

[ZeeMorg]

And I'm proud to be an Arabian

Where Its always Woe is me

There's apartheid out in Palestine

And in Iraq there is bombing

I thank America for all of this

Blissful democracy

Which they do not give a damn about it

If your an oil providing Saudi.

[RyansCurse]

IGNORANCE.....

[tubeeorrnottubee]

I'm proud, now, to be an American again!

[ciccone39]

"Proud to be an American, where at least i know i'm thumb-scanned, and all my phone calls get listened to"... I'm not a Democrat, I'm not a Republican. I'm one pissed off American who is sick of seeing our great country and our liberties being destroyed everyday. Songs like this may make you feel better for now but they don't solve our problems. Until we all first admit both parties have screwed us over and it's up to We The People, then we will continue on our current path. No hard feelings RC.

[coolelve333]

I'm with you ciccone39

[RyansCurse]

No hard feelings at all. I actually agree with you in some ways. I agree that it is up to us, We The People.

[RyansCurse]

Im just going to say this once, to everyone who have or are planing to leave nasty comments stop being ass holes

[stvcrill3]

God BLESS the USA! o/

[marley790]

the best day of my life i was at this ralley... beautiful song brought me in tears!!

[daris89]

OMG that was beautiful! I cried! There's nothing wrong to be proud of being an American! You could see Sarah singing the song too...from all the campaign videos I've seen, this one is the most beautiful one. This song is amazing...there's no words to explain how I feel about this country. My family came from Cuba in 1992, this country made us who we are today, not to brag or anything, but I love how we all turned out! I'm proud of this country and my family. I LOVE THIS COUNTRY because its FREE!

[ZeeMorg]

Yeah your free to get rich and live better than other people who are less lucky than you. You are free to support to fight stupid wars. I agree with you America is not that bad but Socialsm is a great idea, and just because you don't personally like Cuba doesn't mean that you should oppose its policies- you should better them.

[daris89]

and just cause I'm republican doesn't mean I'm a right wing religious nut, cause I'm not. I'm not religious AT ALL and I'm not rich. I haven't even had health care for over a year!

[daris89]

1st of all I don't support war. 2nd, socialism is not good. ask anyone who lives in a socialist country! Yeah I support Obama's healthcare reform as long as he doesn't FORCE me to pay for it. It's NOT free. If you believe in that bull crap that it's actually free then you don't understand socialism!!

[ZeeMorg]

The idea is that its not free for the rich, but thats because it doesn't matter to them. Obama's plan will only be costly to those making $250 000+ annually so that is how this tax will work.

I never suggested you were religious, it sounds like you are a South Park-Republican. Nonetheless, the Republican party is so right wing that I think reasonable Conservatives should be Democrats

Here, I'll give you a test. Put what you think about Cuba aside and think about Socialist logic.

[ZeeMorg]

If we spread the wealth held my a small minority of people than we can all have decent money. Socialism can be (and has to be) Democratic, for as Marx points out the bourgeoise are slowly crushing competition and growing the proletarian population. Capitalism becomes more authoritarian as it continues to grow. Only Socialism can prevent that.

[whipkeys]

My dear friends,please do not be disturbed by this politics NOW in our future. Remember one thing, that is that GOD is in complete control,and you and I have nothing at all to worry about. So,rest well tonight,and keep our country in your prayers. GOD Bless You All!

[whipkeys]

My heart trembles today after this election results,knowing that our GOD is a just GOD. This from a USNavy veteran.I will always hold tight to my firearms.The only way they will get them is to "pry them from my cold dead hands! GOD please,Bless the USA now more than ever!

[RyansCurse]

thank you for your service and may God help this country with the four years ahead for us to endure.

[daris89]

my uncle said the same thing...after the election he went and bought more firearms...he said "the only way they will take them away would be to kill me first"...god bless all of us!

[thefatsailor]

I can tell that some of you on this board were never in the military; if you had been, you would know what this song means, and how it is honored during bootcamp.

[poverud]

Since Lee Greenwood wrote the song in the late 80s and MILLIONS OF people served in our military before this song you might want to quit dissing WWII, Korean, and Vietnam Veterans..

[624787John]

Win or lose, I'd proudly stand up next to John McCain, any day and twice on Sunday! Go McCain/ Palin

[melbel32]

Amazing song sends chills down my spine every time! Love it

[harleyfatbob08]

Great song! Lee Greenwood is great! McCain/Palin 08!

[ptp44444]

Excellent comments!

John McCain and Sarah Palin are a terrific team. One that offers hope in the present and in the future.

G-d willing, Sarah Palin will be President of the United States after John McCain's first or second term is up.

[RyansCurse]

Thank you to the people who aren't trash talking on this vid.  It's to bad that people have to be like that.

[007ObiWan]

Just say no to Obama Bin Biden.

[Momyof2boyz]

Do you have footage of the national anthem?

[MuzikChica873]

dude! Go Lee Greenwood! Go Sarah Palin! :D Go John McCain!!!!! GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!!

i wish i could have been there! it looked awesome! :D

[vulturefeather]

Obama-Biden

[gingerpyle24]

I don't hate anyone.

[gingerpyle24]

Lee Greenwood said that CNN was wrong, all they'd have to see was all the Patriots at the rally today. (Big cheer!)

A staunch Republican lives right next door. She says she's patriotic so she votes Republican. Republicans say the people in front of the federal building have no right to protest the war. THAT complaint, my friends, VERY un-American. WE are THE PEOPLE. It is OUR country and we need to take it back on November 4. We won't agree on everything all the time. Not rude. True.

[bubbabrand]

i love my country but i fear my government

[whipkeys]

One man said,and I am not shore who he was,but,he said,"I fear for my country when I know that my GOD is a Just GOD". Hummm,makes us think a bit doesent it.

[aknativefineartist]

Sarah Palin does not see her Troopergate investigation how we Alaskans see the investigation. We see Alaska as a great state. If we all can be team players and seek the truth in Sarah Palin's Troopergate that would allow the investigation run smoothly. The Alaskan Governor though, is someone who sees Alaska ethic laws different that shes palling around with corruption, lies, and embarrassment. She is hurting many Alaskans. We can not trust her because of her bad judgment and wrong leadership.

[mainedemocrat4mccain]

Why push hate. If you don't like Sarah Palin then vote for another ticket. I myself have seen the light and I am proud to say that I am a Maine Democrat voting for John McCain and your wonderful govenor Sarah Palin. By the way when isn't there some investigation into a political candidate? Always something coming out about the candidates.

[akuttxid]

DITTO! Why the hatred? Why waste your time viewing these rallies if you aren't supporting her? I don't watch Obama's rallies and trash talk him to his supporters or post ugly remarks on his videos. Thanks mainedemocrat4mccain for seeing the light and voting for the right ;)

McCain Palin '08

[akuttxid]

I too am an Alaskan and do not see the investigation the way YOU see it...so please don't talk like it is how "we Alaskans" see the investigation. I see the investigation as what it came out to be-that the Governor had EVERY right to put WHO she wants in her administration. She didn't fire him-she offered him another position. That is her choice-lawful choice. The "unethical" opinion that came out about Todd's involvement-well I think we could apply that to any spouse in politics. Love Sarah

[ScoutieDog]

I'll be embarassed to be a Mainer if Maine goes for the Palin-McCain ticket

[gingerpyle24]

I am so proud to be an American. I hope we take our country back on November 4th from these fake flag wavers that have the unmitigated gall to think only their party are the Patriots. WE THE PEOPLE! Remember that? ...in order to form a more perfect UNION..remember?...that means ALL of us. Inclusive. Americans.

[mainetalkgirl]

I am so glad that you are proud to be an American gingerpyle24! We are ALL OF US Americans and we should all stand tall and remember that TOGETHER! Why the hate? Why call us "fake flag wavers?" Don't we, along with you, have the right to be patriotic. Lee didn't sing "We're proud to be Republican Americans" he said "We're proud to be Americans!" Why so one sided? I would never think of saying anything rude about democrats waving flags at an Obama rally. Talk the talk. Walk the walk.

[mainetalkgirl]

I was at this rally! Totally energizing!  It was such a huge turnout. Everyone was chanting "Sarah Sarah Sarah!" She is such an inspiration to America and I can't wait to vote McCain/Palin on November 4th!

[marley790]

i was there to!! great day!!

[Paisleypartypal]

I started singing along. Wow, what a truly patriotic song! Lee Greenwood is an amazing singer & an amazing American just like like Sarah Palin! Go McCain/Palin!

[akuttxid]

Thanks for sharing....do you have more footage of the rally? Would love to see more. Please post if you do!

McCain Palin '08

[RyansCurse]

Yes I do and I will post it soon. thank you for the support and god bless