America lacks a strong patriotic population.
Patriotism plays into all of the problems in America today.
One such problem is the lack of public interest in government. Apathy toward America plagues our government these days. No one cares what happens. If a politician lies to someone's face, they act as if they're a victim. If they had just a little patriotism and self-pride, they would get up and give opposition to the wrongs of this country.