As we prepare to note the 249th anniversary of our country, getting ready for the great celebration next year of America’s 250th, Gallup serves up sobering data.
Per polling just released by Gallup, only 58% of Americans now say they are “extremely proud” or “very proud” to be an American.
When Gallup first asked this question in 2001, 87% said they were “extremely proud” or “very proud” to be American.
Digging deeper, we see that most of this precipitous drop in pride in our country is attributable to those identifying as Democrats.
In 2001, 90% of Republicans said they were “extremely proud” or “very proud” to be an American. In 2025, 92% of Republicans say they are “extremely proud” or very “proud.”
In 2001, 87% of Democrats said they were either “extremely” or “very” proud. But in 2025, only 36% of Democrats say they are “extremely” or “very” proud of their country.
Worth noting is that over the last 25 years, the Republican percentage saying they are “extremely” or “very” proud barely moved. Republican pride in the country stayed strong regardless of the party in power, never ever dropping below 84%.
However, Democrat pride moved with the party in power. During Democrat administrations, Democrat pride in the country increased. During Republican administrations, it dropped.
What this tells me is that Republicans see the country in terms of its principles. Democrats see everything through the lens of politics.
Let’s look at one issue that is about principles—abortion.
Abortion is an issue that touches our core values. It’s like the issue of slavery that once so deeply divided the country. How abortion is viewed, like how slavery was viewed, speaks to how we see and value human life.
Abortion is also an issue in which the country is deeply divided along partisan lines.
Among Republicans, 77% identify as pro-life and 16% as pro-choice. Among Democrats, 83% identify as pro-choice and 12% pro-life.
Regarding the question of the morality of abortion, 23% of Republicans/lean-Republicans view abortion as “morally acceptable,” and 64% view it as “morally wrong.” Among Democrats/lean-Democrats, 78% view abortion as “morally acceptable” and 15% view it as “morally wrong.”
Among those attending church weekly, 18% see abortion as “morally acceptable” and 71% as “morally wrong.” Of those whose church attendance is seldom/never, 65% see abortion as “morally acceptable” and 25% as “morally wrong.”
Per a Gallup survey from 2021 to 2023, among Americans who say they have no religion, 63% are Democrats and 26% are Republicans.
So, again, Republicans are about principles, and Democrats are about politics. Whether we’re talking about pride in our country, or appreciating the sanctity of life, or adherence to the eternal principles of faith, Republicans and Democrats are opposites.
As Democrats lick their wounds and soul-search about their defeat in 2024, we see aggressive young Democrats wanting to push their party even further left.
Listen to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez or the young socialist Zohran Mamdani, who is now the Democrat candidate for mayor of New York City.
There is a reason why the ultrasound became such an effective tool in dissuading women thinking about abortion.
When the mother sees the mystery and miracle of life inside of her, she is struck by awe and humility and takes responsibility for the gift of life given her.
Socialism is the opposite. It is what the great Nobel laureate Friedrich Hayek called the Fatal Conceit. Man stepping up to play God.
In 1965, 70% of the country said “religion is very important” in their life. By 2023, this was down to 45%.
In 1965, federal spending consumed 16% of our GDP. By 2023, it was up to 22%.
Less God, more government.
As we move to America’s 250th anniversary, let’s pray for a great national awakening, restoring the awe of life and personal responsibility that are the hallmarks of a free nation under God.
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Democrats have been the party of hedonism, self-worship, socialism, sexual perversion, baby-killing, Jew-hating, and atheism for at least two decades. It would take a miracle from God for most of them to see the Truth and turn to Him before it’s too late. Indeed we need to pray.
If the “Poll” numbers are accurate, and I believe they are, they clearly show the obvious. The p-party calling itself the Democrats is at odds with itself. If you, yes you, who are staunch so-called Democrats no matter what they do, remain in that mindset, beware! If your p-party were ever to regain control of our federal government and your Far Left Demo-Donkey Socialist/Marxist leadership still prevail, you better believe you can “Kiss Your Freedoms” GOODBYE! They want nothing less than the complete demise of our national heritage, our sovereignty, individuality, capitalism, competitiveness and any and all references to “GOD and Country.” Wakeup, remove your blinders, ear plugs and soften your hard hearts. You are guilty of ignoring the facts in favor of a prejudiced mindset which has weakened your overall ability to think rationally. Do you consider yourselves as intelligent human beings, then prove it! Do your “due-diligence” by looking at the “FACTS” instead of allowing your (closed minds) to control your decision making. OPEN BORDERS-SANCTUARY CITIES-ENCOURAGING ILLEGAL MIGRANT LAW BREAKERS (providing them with monetary and social welfare incentives that are meant for USA citizens) ADVOCATING AMERICAN MEMBERSHIP IN THE NEW WORLD ORDER-UNITED NATIONS CONTROLS (which destroy our sovereignty) and the list goes on. Your allegiance to the long ago D P-Party has no place in today’s reality as the current so-called Democratic P-Party is nothing of that sort! It is an “enemy of the state” and has to be abandoned and reborn as a viable, patriotic “GOD Fearing” political party representative of its members. The current leadership is “dealing from the bottom of their stacked deck” and you are their victims! In GOD We Trust! GOD Bless America! May GOD’s Grace fall upon thee (America). I pledge allegiance to the flag…..WOKEISM DEI LGBTQ-R and the rest of that anti-GOD fearing category, are not what our heritage is about. Peace be with you brothers/sisters. Abortion, at-will, labeled as “Choice” is morally wrong and most certainly without any biblical support, however, is with biblical condemnation.Abortion is tantamount to murder and those that advocate for its existence and continuation should ask themselves why and what motivates them to do so. Abortion “STOPS” life!
Dems are conditional as evidenced by their voting records. No longer is it “What’s good for the nation”, instead it’s all about party lines. Democrat run communities in ruin, business destroyed and lawlessness rampant. Maybe this is why they have nothing to be proud of.
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Right George W Shrub…And I bet there’s a great investment deal you’re selling on that vacation acreage in that nice Floridan swampland.
We are proud. So proud that we don’t want to turn the country into a hateful police state.
Enjoy the quiet resentment of your grandchildren. They don’t take you seriously. They tell themselves it’s just dementia.