Quote Originally Posted by McT View Post
I never talk the country down. Ever. Personally, I love this beautiful country I live in.
Its tricky though. Talking down vs reality.

e.g. I happen to know a couple of thousand die every week from AIDS. Knowing that I just can't bring myself to say its all cool? Or perhaps just OK? Or bad? Or ...?

I feel obligated to tell the truth...and yet somehow balance it with not being excessively negative. I'm prone to just telling it as it is (more accurately as I see it) in the name of truth. Yes it affects our image, but I won't lie to distort perception.

Its all decidedly grey, not black/white though...so everyone must call their own shots.