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[Lj Priest (Formerly Trader Jill) @RealTraderJill]

I’ve never been the super patriotic type, but this World Cup has done something weird to me...

Watching the U.S. play on home soil while stadiums packed with people from every background and every country got to experience America firsthand did something to me. The roar of the crowds, the sheer size of everything, the food, the chaos, and the pride all hit different when you see the world reacting to it. It felt like people were finally getting a real taste of what this country is like, and for once, they seemed to like what they saw. That hit me in a way I wasn’t ready for!

I felt genuinely proud to be an American, and not in some cheesy flag-waving way, but in a “damn, this place is kind of ridiculous and I love it” kind of way.

It got me thinking about all the over-the-top, larger-than-life things we have here that most of the world just doesn’t. So here’s my list of American things that blow other countries’ minds:

🇺🇸Texas BBQ. Not whatever sad little grilled meats other countries call barbecue. I’m talking about actual Texas brisket that’s been smoking for 12 hours and somehow tastes like it was blessed by angels. The rest of the world has no idea what they’re missing.

🇺🇸Real cowboys. Not the movie kind. Actual working cowboys who still exist, rope cattle, and look at you like you’re soft if you complain about the heat. We still have a whole profession that belongs in a Western, and we somehow treat it like it’s normal.

🇺🇸Everything is just bigger. Our trucks are bigger. Our portions are bigger. Our personalities are bigger. Even our problems are bigger. We don’t do subtle in this country, baby!!

🇺🇸You can drive for 10 hours and still be in the same country but in a completely different world. One day you’re in the desert, the next you’re in the mountains, and the day after that you’re at the beach. Most countries can’t even offer that in a week.

🇺🇸State fairs. Where deep-frying butter is considered a normal food option and nobody questions your life choices. We turned “let’s see how much we can fry” into a competitive sport.

🇺🇸National Parks that feel like another planet. Places so massive they have their own weather, their own ecosystems, and could probably be their own countries. We just call them “parks” like it’s no big deal. Grizzlies? We got 'em! Manatees? We got those too! Gators? You betcha!

🇺🇸And then there’s the small detail that we have the most powerful military in the world, and most of us treat it like it’s just another thing on the list of American normal. We’ll lose our minds arguing about whether the Cowboys are good this year or if gas is too expensive, all while casually having the ability to project force anywhere on the planet before most countries can even finish their morning coffee. It’s the kind of thing you don’t really appreciate until you realize how many nations would consider that level of military dominance their entire national personality.

This World Cup made me realize I’ve been taking a lot of this for granted. We’ve got our issues, sure. But we also have Texas brisket, real cowboys, and the ability to drive across multiple climates without ever showing a passport. That’s pretty cool when you think about it!

I'm an American, and I'm damn proud and grateful to be one!

[pauli beach @bigpaulfla]

@BoltsJolts Everyone available except Vasy, Kuch, and Hags

[pauli beach @bigpaulfla]

@amazon. yes please. 🇺🇸 icon on all products Made In The USA.

[Max Middendorf @MiddendorfMax]

@Notwokenow @amazon My Kentucky,
Does a one legged duck swim in a circle, Fck yes! I’m happy and throwing some 🙏’s up for you Sister on your new Journey in life🫶

[pauli beach @bigpaulfla]

@TBFan613 Yes. And yes. But both have No Trades.

[Proud Conservative 🇺🇸 🐊 @CruzinAhead]

Say NO to Do Nothing Donalds!!!! 👎

[pauli beach @bigpaulfla]

@TBL_Hockey Kucherov

[Buck Leahy @BuckLeahy]

Both alternatives to Byron Donalds are preferable but Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins, selected by Governor RonDeSantis, is my clear choice.

[LeLe @landersen83]

Absolutely great speech @Collinslayla !!!! Lets win in August!!! Lets go @JayCollinsFL ! KEEP FLORIDA FREE and Continue @RonDeSantis hard work!!!! 👏 👏

[pauli beach @bigpaulfla]

@JayCollinsFL for Governor....#FloridaGOP

[Dr. Maria Peiro 🇺🇸 🐊 @MariaPeiro305]

Too many Florida Republicans have forgotten what Florida was like before Governor @RonDeSantis

Before DeSantis:

1) Florida was a purple state.

2) Florida had more registered Democrats than Republicans.

3) Illegal aliens had in-state tuition.

4) Florida was a sanctuary state.

5) Common Core was the curriculum in schools.

6) We didn't have universal school choice.

7) Illegal aliens were allowed to practice law in Florida.

8) Local and state law enforcement were not mandated to work with the feds to catch and deport illegal aliens.

9) We didn't have a huge reserve in our state budget.

10) Wokeness was part of Florida's institutions.

And so much more...

Under governor DeSantis's leadership, Florida became a beacon of freedom and conservatism. He made Florida the most America First state in the nation.

Too many Republicans have become so accustomed to living under DeSantis's administration that they have taken for granted that it took a great leader like DeSantis to get us here. Now, they are willing to just turn it over to the RINOs.

It's just sad and scary to see.

[Nancy Mace @NancyMace]

Islam is not compatible with Western civilization.

[Giovanni @miabenetti]

FLORIDA
THE MORE WE LOOK, THE WORSE BYRON DONALDS IS...
FLORIDA'S SUNSHINE LAWS WERE PASSED TO KEEP POLITICIANS FROM CUTTING BACKROOM DEALS.
GUESS, WHO WANTED TO CHANGE THAT ????
BANK FRAUD BYRON DONALDS...
HE'S SO BAD THE TAMPA BAY TIMES NOTICED 10 YEARS AGO....

[Mike Bales 🫡🇺🇸 @MikeBales]

Muslims hate pork, beer, dogs, bikinis, Jesus, and freedom of speech.
My question is: Why the hell do they keep coming to America?

[Paul Renner @Paul_Renner]

Floridians pointing out Byron Donalds when someone asks why there’s no debate.

[Michael Kelley @MikeKelleyPHD]

President Trump, by endorsing gangster Donalds, has potentially destroyed Florida. Donalds will attempt to metaphorically rape and pillage FL, like Grant took Richmond. After one DONALDS term, Florida will take years to recover, if ever. I predict things will get so bad Trump will move from Mara-a-Lago. Mara-a-Lago is occupied by billionaires who don’t give a damn about FL or about the health of America. These people don’t live in the same reality “we the people” do.

[Juanita Broaddrick @atensnut]

ISLAM DOES NOT BELONG HERE!

[pauli beach @bigpaulfla]

@AVGirl4Life And ABSOLUTELY Beautiful ♥️

[pauli beach @bigpaulfla]

@RonDeSantis @CaseyDeSantis Please help us! Don't let everything you have accomplished for us be turned over to @ByronDonalds ! Endorse someone, Collins, Renner. Keep Florida FREE! #FloridaGOP

[Christina Pushaw 🐊 🇺🇸 @ChristinaPushaw]

Happy Birthday @CaseyDeSantis 🎂 Thank you for all you do to make Florida the greatest state to live!

[pauli beach @bigpaulfla]

Not Our Nominee. #FloridaGOP

[Chris Nelson 🏝️🇺🇸 @ReOpenChris]

🚨Byron Donalds cries about the “heinous murder of George Floyd” and says the police officers “needed to be charged.”

This is who the GOP is shoving down your throat.

[pauli beach @bigpaulfla]

@TalkinHKY Take OReilly & Moser out.
Add Cernak, Point or James.
Point is spent.