Thread by @Noahpinion

I have to say, this really worries me.

I don't want conservatives to be pro-America and progressives to be anti-America. A future where that is the political divide is not a good future.

https://twitter.com/ZaidJilani/status/1339417467395977218

First of all it worries me because it seems likely to hurt progressives electorally. If they're anti-America and average voters are pro-America, even if only symbolically or rhetorically, it means progressives are going to be fighting an uphill battle...

Second, it worries me because if progressive activists don't believe in America, what entity do they think is going to solve all these problems we're facing? If they're placing their hopes on replacing America with some other entity or entities, they're not on a road to success.

Most people like their country. You can harness dissatisfaction with that country to push for reform, or even revolution. But if you base your pitch in static, permanent opposition to your country, you just aren't going to get far, I think.

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And I say this as someone who is absolutely disgusted with my country right now and intends to move out for a while.