Brett Cooper

Like, I'm sorry, but kicking Canada's butt should be a unifying moment.

It has been more than two decades since we did that.

And for most of us, who are not consumed by political hatred 24-7, it is a unifying moment.

And I also have to tell you that being in our camp is way more fun than being in this one.

Just look at what HuffPost published in light of these Olympic games.

This headline is absurd.

They write, there is a name for the discomfort you're feeling while watching the Olympics right now.

the American flag or chanting USA turns you off right now, you are not alone.

Like, thank God I'm having a good time.

Thank God this is not my reaction to the Olympic games.

Like, come on, like, what is this?

We're now using therapy speak to soothe our mentally ill fellow Americans who are so triggered by patriotism.

But guys, it's not just that, it's not just the headline because in this article, they have multiple psychologists

Ready to give comment, ready to offer their support.

And I cannot believe that these are words that was published.

Just listen to this.

The cognitive dissonance of rooting for USA sports while hating the US government is so common, quote, that it continues to be one of the main topics I hold space for in therapy, says Los Angeles-based licensed clinical social worker.

Quote, as we continue to witness national and global atrocities in real time,

it can trigger feelings of guilt, despair, shame, and anger.

Although these feelings are common, you shouldn't ignore them.