Reagan famously used Born in the USA as a campaign song, mistaking it for uncritical patriotism. He looked a bit silly when Springsteen came out to say he didn't support Reagan, and that had Regan been listening, his song is about a Vietnam Vet who returns home,only to suffer hardships and poor veterans benefits. It's actually a fairly critical song about the US of A.
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"Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it." -Mark Twain
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