Most everyone I know was uplifted by the U.S. hockey team’s Olympic Gold medal run. Not only was the team skilled on the ice, but it conducted itself with dignity and patriotism after the win.
To be sure, there will be Americans who raise the “nationalism” topic to counter the victory. These are people who don’t much like the United States, believing it is not a noble country.
Unfortunately, there are millions of those folks.
Nationalism is defined as “an ideology emphasizing intense loyalty to one’s nation.” And it can be both positive as well as negative. We all know what happened after the National Socialist Party took over in Germany. The Nazis sold the lethal “master race” concept and many Germans bought it.
However, pride in America is a very positive attribute and the hockey team displayed it. No Colin Kaepernick or Stephan Diggs in sight. The American values of hard work, teamwork, and perseverance made the difference. That is worthy of celebration.
Finally, I wasn’t happy that Canada lost. Those guys played great. I want detente between our two governments. Canada should be our closest ally.
So, a tip of the hat to both teams. They made us proud. All Americans should understand why.
See you this evening for the No Spin News.
