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

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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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I dont for the life of me understand how anybody could contemplate the results of the 2000 election in the US and say that electoral politics doesnt matter any more, and that Ralph Nader was right when he said there is no difference between the two parties. – Todd Gitlin

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Some versions of patriotism come close to the tribal, which we all want to surpass, and some dont. – Todd Gitlin

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The proper means of increasing the love we bear our native country is to reside some time in a foreign one. – William Shenstone

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Gentlemen have talked a great deal of patriotism. A venerable word, when duly practiced. – Robert Walpole

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It is not for him to pride himself who loveth his own country, but rather for him who loveth the whole world. The earth is but one country and mankind its citizens. – Bahaullah

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If I knew something that would serve my country but would harm mankind, I would never reveal it; for I am a citizen of humanity first and by necessity, and a citizen of France second, and only by accident. – Montesquieu

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