Despite all the shit and crap wrong with this country, I still love America. In the end the melting pot of cultures still appeals to me. Even if it is madding 24/7.
Recently, I have really gained an appreciation for my state of IL. I drive around a lot of IL because of my job and yeah outside of Chicago it's fucking boring ass bumbfuck ville, but I have to say I do enjoy the wide types of America I see on a daily basis. I also gained an appreciation for our leaders. Plenty of people here seem to hate on the Governor, but I believe he's done a fantastic job.
It's my bias and ignorance talking, but I just can't imagine living anywhere else.