Mark examines the new poll talking about how proud (or not proud) Americans really are with Independence Day looming later this week. We also wonder if Lee Greenwood's "Proud to Be An American" has run its course as a patriotic song.

Tom Del Becarro (PoliticalVanguard.com) provides more updates and analysis with Mark on the latest from Sacramento, as well as the gas tax taking effect earlier this week and what kind of ramifications it brings.