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Politics : For the Sake of Clarity and Meaning
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To: Oeconomicus who wrote (349)3/9/2005 10:56:48 AM
From: Lane3  Read Replies (1) of 777
 
I don't know if I'm part of the "in-crowd" you are speaking of, but I already said what I think "the code means".

Yes, I saw that after I posted.

it's a response to an implied question "aren't you ashamed to be an American?"

I understand the defensive usage, although I have never run into the question, "Aren't you ashamed...?". I imagine my response to that would be "No. Why do you think I should be?" rather than "I'm proud..."

Sometimes, however, one might think it - or perhaps even say it - when one sees his countrymen doing something particularly noble or accomplishing something great.

I have more trouble relating to this. I think that Lance Armstrong's accomplishments are marvelous but I can't imagine why I should take pride in them. The pride belongs to him and those who contributed to him. I had no role.
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