Since that quote in 1875, “patriotism” has wandered over to the other side of the line, inbred with superstition, ambition, and ignorance, and turned into nationalism.
That just leaves intelligence, by its lonesome, on the other side.
I show my patriotism by voting and ensuring the rights and autonomy of others is protected. That’s theoretically why nations exist. I can be proud of mine when it fulfills that promise.
Patriotism is loving your country by loving its foundation. It’s people. Loving your neighbor. Loving your brothers and sisters. I feel no love from the GOP.
Since that quote in 1875, “patriotism” has wandered over to the other side of the line, inbred with superstition, ambition, and ignorance, and turned into nationalism.
That just leaves intelligence, by its lonesome, on the other side.
That’s not patriotism. Being patriotic is like being honest; if someone has to stress how honest they are, they’re not.
Put another way: patriotism is shown through actions, not through words.
I show my patriotism by voting and ensuring the rights and autonomy of others is protected. That’s theoretically why nations exist. I can be proud of mine when it fulfills that promise.
Or flags. Especially with blue lines.
Patriotism is loving your country by loving its foundation. It’s people. Loving your neighbor. Loving your brothers and sisters. I feel no love from the GOP.
The most patriotic thing an American can do is criticize politicians and hold the ones they vote for accountable.
Blindly insisting your country/party is perfect and excusing every fault is nationalism.
That’s what the nazis had, the Republicans have, and I swear moderates want Dems to adopt.