I kind of agree - though I'd say they are both about what they're "doing", as the small rock can't do what the big rock can (clear its celestial neighborhood).
That last bit is definitely not unique to the US. I've heard people from all parts of Europe, even when in the US, say they're from Gloucester, or Antwerp, or Perth, or where have you. It's not like they immediately say England, Belgium, or Australia every time. You're definitely nitpicking this point.
I do agree the democratic party caused their own doom.
I would like to point out however, the logic of "The United States of America is more important then the Democratic Party" could be applied in the same way to "The United States of America is more important than risking Trump to be in office to dismantle it", no?
I feel he saw how big it was on a typical map and thought "I can double the size of America. All we have to do is kick out these no-name unimportant suckers who happen to be there"
Who cares what any of the movies do? The LotR is originally the written work. The books are the substance.