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Originally Posted by Captain_Curmudgeon
Think I know what thread you're talking about, DS, and I'm not sure I can be that rational.
Patriotic means loving your country and wishing for its good.
Yeah, I'm patriotic. See other thread.
I think if it's grounded in sober thought and real love it is. See so much bs about it, though.
Criticize? Of course. When people don't criticize you, it's often that they've given up hope.
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Thank you for your post and for serving our country as well. I can tell you love this country quite a bit.
Personally I think that the word "patriotism" has been misused lately especially in American politics. Anyone who disagrees, questions or criticizes is immediately labled "unpatriotic" because that is easier than actually addressing what is brought up. To me that type of misuse is an insult to the people who truly love America and have put their lives on the line to defend it.