One of our major problems is the media and the 'education' system. They are almost all anti-american. (anti free market...same thing)  Kids get brainwashed from a young age and that gets re-enforced every time they watch a movie, read a book or watch TV.  

Amazingly enough still over half of American citizens are patriotic.  I dunno how long that will continue though.

Hang in there...and be careful.