- Patriotic Portland protest, circa 2007
Much like when Combos cheese snack erroneously voted Portland the least manly city, Men’s Health magazine has taken upon itself the decision to vote Portland the most patriotic city in America. They believe Portland is more patriotic than Salt Lake City and Tampa, a claim I find frankly offensive.
The rankings are based on volunteer rate, voter turnout, spending on veterans, flag sales and fireworks sales. Hmm… lots of spending on healthcare, lots of volunteerism, voter turnout topping 80 percent. You know what that sounds like to me? Socialism.
Now everyone go have a good weekend and blow off your fingertips in the name of America.
Take that, patriotic alligators!
People some to confuse patriotism with jingoism. PDX is full to the fucking brim with generalized civic pride.
See also: all those bumper stickers reminding us that dissent is the highest form of patriotism (or something like that).
You think volunteerism sounds like socialism? Hahahahahahaha. Thanks. I needed that.
Suck it Lars! PDX RULESS!!
I liked Men’s Health criteria for determining the result.
Rip City
People involved in protests like this are cowards. No balls to fight for, stand up for, or have pride in their country. Nor do they provide any value whatsoever to anyone or anything. Just bitch, cry, and moan as a result of their shortcomings, and perpetuate disdain and hatred. None of them deserve what they have. They’re weak minded, weak spirited, and serve no purpose.