Does it bother anyone when folks say "Murica", or "Merica" instead of America?

2014-09-09T17:31:25-04:00

I have seen people state this on other social media sites as a point of emphasis to their statement or belief. IMO, I think this is a tad bit lazy and disrespectful. I live in, fight for, and will die in America. I know it's a form of slang, but really?

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 9 at 2014 5:35 PM

2014-09-09T17:35:40-04:00

No! It's patriotic!! Why do we say it? BECAUSE WE STILL LOVE IT!!!

Response by Cpl Dennis F. made Sep 9 at 2014 6:10 PM

2014-09-09T18:10:27-04:00

Yeah, it annoys me. Strikes me as kinda Punk Assed slang.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 10 at 2014 12:57 PM

2014-09-10T12:57:42-04:00

It is irritating, but it is free speech. I usually only encounter it in internet memes or sarcastic comments on friends facebook page. I judge it by that, so I don't take offence to it.

Response by SPC Jan Allbright, M.Sc., R.S. made Apr 12 at 2015 9:58 AM

2015-04-12T09:58:43-04:00

I get a bit pissed when people say "America" when they are referencing the USofA.
I didn't fight for "America" .. I fought for the Constitution of the United States of America.
If you want to fight for "America" move to Canada or Mexico.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Apr 12 at 2015 10:16 AM

2015-04-12T10:16:39-04:00

It's not the same thing. America is a landmass broken down into North, Central and South. "Muricuh!" Is a sarcastic reference to a form of hyper nationalism that seems to be sweeping the nation. One is a continent, the other is a reference to a societal ill.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 12 at 2015 11:49 AM

2015-04-12T11:49:15-04:00

I do not like it. It's disreptful, if it is meant to be or not. However, I serve so folks have the right to say what they want.

Response by GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad made Apr 12 at 2015 11:54 AM

2015-04-12T11:54:45-04:00

Yes, as a matter of fact, it does. I find it disrespectful as hell and can't understand why anybody wouldn't see it that way.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 12 at 2015 12:05 PM

2015-04-12T12:05:31-04:00

Must be an age thing. Never heard it.

Response by SFC Walter Mack made Apr 12 at 2015 3:14 PM

2015-04-12T15:14:43-04:00

I think it arose as a way to verbalize the divide between Americans. Right or wrong, many people hate what America seems to be turning into, with the media, school systems and pop culture. The term 'Murica' simply refers to a gun loving, traditionally conservative freedom that is being taken from us every day as the media brainwashes us into focusing on their agenda. This is how I see it, and often find it also rooted in a sense of humor that is necessary in order to maintain one's sanity.

Response by MSgt Steve Miller made Apr 12 at 2015 6:13 PM

2015-04-12T18:13:12-04:00

It’s more often due to a heavy accent than disrespect!!!! I’m not very tolerant in many areas, but I honestly believe that most mean no ill intent. To me….if you are legally in this country (different subject matter) than welcome, because you came here the right way. Therefore, if you did not break the law coming here, you just might obey all U.S. laws. It’s a little bit apples and oranges here, so to be more clear is does not generally upset me, as I know that some foreign accents are hard to lose and often requires speech therapy to remove.

Response by TSgt Tim (lj) Littlejohn made Apr 12 at 2015 8:54 PM

2015-04-12T20:54:38-04:00

Unless it's someone from another country. If you live in this country say it correct or I'll be glad to help you!

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Aug 4 at 2015 9:32 PM

2015-08-04T21:32:30-04:00

Yes it does. Our country is America or the United States.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 23 at 2015 2:17 AM

2015-12-23T02:17:29-05:00

Maybe it's a generational thing. No Disrespect but the only ones who find the Term "Murica" are from an older generation. Me being a Milennial I don't find it offensive, and sometimes downright comical.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 23 at 2015 7:21 AM

2015-12-23T07:21:31-05:00

I know a retired Ranger Instructor who was part of standing up 3rd Ranger Battalion. He always got after the Bat boys for say they were from "Bat." He always asked em "Why do you call your battalion and Bat? You wouldn't call your country a c&&t?" That usually changed their vernacular.