I pledge allegiance
Down here in Australia us Yankees are viewed as mad patriots. Last night when this was raised at a party, I, the outnumbered Yank in a six to one ratio said that I don't reckon we're the flag waving, national anthem singing, pro-political gang of country worshipers we're made out to be. We're just... i don't know... people? A fellow party patron called me out with 'What about the pledge of allegiance then?' My new Aussie mate spent some time...