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TweetI used to like Chris Colinsworth. It’s disappointing to see him ask this question and to see his face while he says it. I do, although, have much more appreciation for Kobe Bryant for not bowing to the typical liberal attitude towards America.
Rob at SayAnthing adds:
For most of us Americans loving your country is sort of a no brainer. But in this era of Barack Obama-style “citizen of the world” liberalism, which has found a home with denizens of the media elite in particular, flag-waving and patriotism are passé.
I’m sure Collinsworth, and just about every other mainstream media reporter with credentials, would have been a whole lot more comfortable if Kobe had talked about feeling uncomfortable wearing the American colors. You know, because of all the bad stuff we do.
Transcript:
Collinsworth: Tell the story when you first got your USA uniform.
Kobe: Well I had goosebumps and I actually just looked at it for awhile. I just held it there and I laid it across my bed and I just stared at it for a few minutes; just because as a kid growing up this is the ultimate, ultimate in basketball.
Collinsworth: Where does the patriotism come from inside of you? Historically, what is it?
Kobe: Well, you know it’s just our country, it’s… we believe is the greatest country in the world. It has given us so many great opportunities, and it’s just a sense of pride that you have; that you say “You know what? Our country is the best!”
Collinsworth: Is that a ‘cool’ thing to say, in this day and age? That you love your country, and that you’re fighting for the red, white and blue? It seems sort of like a day gone by(?)
Kobe: No, it’s a cool thing for me to say. I feel great about it, and I’m not ashamed to say it. I mean, this is a tremendous honor.
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