Play golf Quote by Derek B. Miller
““This country is what you make it. You understand that? It isn’t good and it isn’t bad. It’s just what you make it. That means you don’t make excuses for America’s bullshit. That’s what the Nazis and commies do. The Fatherland. The Motherland. America isn’t your parent. It’s your kid. And today I made America a place where you get your nose broken for telling a Jew he can’t play a round of golf. The only one allowed to tell me I can’t play golf is the ball.””
About This Quote
The speaker asserts that America is shaped by its citizens' actions, not excuses, rejecting nationalist sentiment and emphasizing active responsibility.
In simple terms: You shape your country; don't make excuses.
Key Takeaway
Take responsibility for your country's flaws.
Themes
patriotism
responsibility
nationalism
action
justice
Mood
confrontational
empowering
Type
rhetorical
provocative
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- personal accountability
- addressing injustice
Key Concepts
civic duty
social contract
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to make your country?
- How can we address problems without violence?
A Different Perspective
The example of violence is problematic; change can be nonviolent.
