I take it you've never rooted for a sporting team? Never felt a thing when an American won a gold medal? What you're complaining about is called Human Nature. Humans tend to gain pride in feats that our chosen or familial "insiders" accomplish. It's just the kind of social animals we are.
I take it you've never rooted for a sporting team?If I have a bet on it.
Never felt a thing when an American won a gold medal?
Nope. I would have no interest unless it is my personal gold medal - then my interest would be in what I could sell it for.
What you're complaining about is called Human Nature.
Uh oh, you've figured me out. I better put in a call to the mother ship.