Replying to What is America?

After reading the "I'm Ashamed to American" thread I started to wonder what most poeple on NS consider it to be American. to me it seems like alot of americans fall into two groups. one group says they are ashamed to be american, the other group belives logic does not apply to themm as they drive a massive truck they bought for the soul perpouse of being able to say " I love America, I do want, suck my balls and fuck you. for me being an American is summed up in events such as the race to the moon. america is all about hard work and talent paying off, to be the very best, and for everyone to have an equal oppurtunity to become the best. what event, saying, or idea does it for you guys?