Quote by Todd Gitlin
The mobilisation which Bush has been able to perform since 11 Sept

The mobilisation which Bush has been able to perform since 11 September 2001 has to be fought – at least by Americans – in the name of a wise, honourable and democratic patriotism. – Todd Gitlin

Other quotes by Todd Gitlin

American movies and music deliver themes of freedom, innocence, and power that appeal to others – partly because America itself was put together out of a multiplicity of national traditions. – Todd Gitlin

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Freedom
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I first came to think about media and politics in the late 1960s, having observed some distortions up close, but since then I wouldnt say that my personal experience has remained an important motive for my writing about media. – Todd Gitlin

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Politics
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Patriotism
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Patriotism is an instant reaction that fades away when the war starts. – Mick Jagger

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Patriotism

Patriotism must be founded on great principals and supported by great virtue. – Henry Bolingbroke

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Patriotism

Across the country military families are facing dire financial circumstances due to longer than expected tours of duties. They are being penalized for their patriotism – no one should have to choose between doing right by their country and doing right by their families. – Evan Bayh

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Patriotism

I do think the patriotic thing to do is to critique my country. How else do you make a country better but by pointing out its flaws? – Bill Maher

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Patriotism

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Democracy is a form of government that substitutes election by the incompetent many for appointment by the corrupt few. – George Bernard Shaw

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Government

Id like now and into the future to play a bigger role not only in Wisconsin and the Midwest, but nationally. Id like to have an impact. – Scott Walker

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Future