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• n  love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
  they rode the same wave of popular patriotism

• In other words, the use of patriotism as a political sword or a political shield is as old as the Republic.
• Bush's patriotism is spurious for another reason.
• Mainstream America has shown little understanding lately of the patriotism that a lot of black people practice.

• nationalism

News & Articles

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• Los Gatos shorts: Local poets rub elbows
  Patriotism, BBQ, political satireThe Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Los Gatos, 15980 Blossom Hill Road, is sponsoring a July 7 program by musician and political satirist Roy Zimmerman at 10:30 a.
  June 25, 2013 - San Jose Mercury News
• Patriot Day planned Saturday
  The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors have proclaimed Saturday, May 11, as Patriotism Day in DeSoto County.
  June 24, 2013 - DeSoto Times-Tribune
• Political commentator to spread patriotism
  The nonprofit organization Covenant America is planning to spread spiritual patriotism during the three-day Covenant America Celebration.
  June 21, 2013 - Branson Tri-Lakes News

Quotes

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• Barack Obama in USA Today
  One of the things that we have to change in this country is the idea that people can't disagree without challenging each other's character and patriotism,Obama said. "I will let no one question my love of this country. I love America, so...
• John McCain in CBS News
  Let me be very clear: I am not questioning his patriotism; I am questioning his judgment,McCain said. "Sen. Obama has made it clear that he values withdrawal from Iraq above victory in Iraq, even today with victory in sight. Over and over...