the buzz log

How do you show your love of America? Speechifying? Shopping? Flag-waving?

Celebrating the country's birthday usually means minding your p's and p's, like parades and pyrotechnics. However, nothing can quell a Buzz upswelling of "patriotism." Indeed, people simply seek out "patriotic" (+102%) and see what the searches bring. While in the "patriotic" mode, a few people also take the time to salute the "flag," "stars and stripes," and "god bless america."

After a decline, public interest in the "patriot act" is up over the past few weeks and that interest has pushed it to the top of our patriot-related searches. Perhaps the spate of news stories of FBI surveillance errors and the ongoing Alberto Gonzales drama may have revived scrutiny for "patriot act summary," "patriot act pros and cons," and "patriot act vs. bill of rights."

As for the last item on our Buzz patriotic call-out, yes, people proudly sport their love of country on their vehicle. In America, the mighty mobile rules. Have a happy Fourth.