US states with the most pride?

[mjz]

Originally Posted by SongwriterFan

I never knew that's what it meant to be a proud father of a new baby.

Well that's what it means. That pride is about the father. Not the baby. It's pretty simple actually.

Originally Posted by HHP

So, someone cannot take pride in their service to others?

Oh they can. Many do. We call them attention hounds.

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[mjz]

Originally Posted by EasyEd

Hey All,

Nobody has answered the question correctly!

By far far and away the greatest and most prideful state in the entire USA is MONTANA!

Take me I grew up there. Every morning for the first 7 years of my schooling I stood beside my desk and recited the pledge of allegiance and then sang this song - the Montana state song. Every single school day. Believe me you are righfully fully indoctrinated - and I always will be.



My sister married a flatlander Texan and lives there now but even she knows.

There is even a song about my home town. Three generations before me and both sides of my family called that country home. Dang I'd like to go for a beer down at the Snag or up the street at the blue ribbon. It is a correct representation of what the country looks like. Those mountains are over 10,000 ft. Great country to grow up in.



You'll note he wants outta Tennessee!

No Montana wins - hands down.

-Ed-

I must admit, I, too, am in love with Red Lodge, Montana.
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[ewalling]

Originally Posted by Silly Moustache

Haha - you can always tell a .....Texan ....but you can't tell him much !

I grew up in Yorkshire (from the age of 9). It was a 'special' experience!

[WmRob]

As a Texan, I don't spend a lot of time worrying about where everyone else is from; I already live in heaven with a pretty decent view of hell.

[mc1]

what sort of pride?

[ewalling]

Originally Posted by HHP

So, someone cannot take pride in their service to others?

They can, but it's not a reaction one ought to be proud of!

[SongwriterFan]

Originally Posted by mjz

Well that's what it means. That pride is about the father. Not the baby. It's pretty simple actually.

I take it you've never met a "proud father", then. It's ALWAYS about the baby . . . that's ALL they talk about.

And I don't see how the father is "placing himself above others", either.

[mc1]

Originally Posted by SongwriterFan

I take it you've never met a "proud father", then. It's ALWAYS about the baby . . . that's ALL they talk about.
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yes, their baby. never seem so prideful of other people's babies...

[SongwriterFan]

Originally Posted by mc1

yes, their baby. never seem so prideful of other's babies...

So? You said it was about THEM, not about the baby.

Thanks for proving my point.

[ewalling]

Originally Posted by SongwriterFan

I take it you've never met a "proud father", then. It's ALWAYS about the baby . . . that's ALL they talk about.

And I don't see how the father is "placing himself above others", either.

Why not just say "happy father"? Why does he have to be "proud"? In fact, what exactly is he supposed to be proud of? The fact that his wedding tackle is capable of accomplishing such a task when that of other men may not be equal to it? The fact that his wife is able to produce a baby when other wives' reproductive capabilities may not be equal to such a task? He can't be proud of the baby - the baby hasn't actually done anything yet that would warrant such approval!

Maybe you have a better explanation of what pride means in this context. But "happy" seems a perfectly fine word to me. It expresses all the joy without any of the associations of one-upmanship and self-congratulation.

[mjz]

Originally Posted by SongwriterFan

I take it you've never met a "proud father", then. It's ALWAYS about the baby . . . that's ALL they talk about.

And I don't see how the father is "placing himself above others", either.

Not sure you understand pride. Sounds like you are confusing it with joy.
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[HHP]

Originally Posted by mjz

Not sure you understand pride. Sounds like you are confusing it with joy.
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Never heard people referred to as the "joyful" new parents. Hear "proud new parents" all the time.

[mjz]

Originally Posted by HHP

Never heard people referred to as the "joyful" new parents. Hear "proud new parents" all the time.

That some how validates the emotion? It's a majority thought thing for you? Wouldn't have expected that analysis from someone who worries about becoming some homogenized, collectivist, non-entity. Quite ironic.

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[mjz]

Here is a picture of my pride and joy.



Lovely aren't they?!

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[mjz]

Originally Posted by ewalling

his wedding tackle

Best phrase I've read all day.
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