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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My position is not that John Kerry is either Jesus Christ or the prophet Mohammad. My position is that John Kerry is the possibility of restarting politics. – Todd Gitlin

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Politics
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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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Patriotism is often an arbitrary veneration of real estate above principles. – George Jean Nathan

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The very idea of true patriotism is lost, and the term has been prostituted to the very worst of purposes. A patriot, sir! Why, patriots spring up like mushrooms! – Robert Walpole

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Patriotism

Patriot: the person who can holler the loudest without knowing what he is hollering about. – Mark Twain

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Well try to cooperate fully with the IRS, because, as citizens, we feel a strong patriotic duty not to go to jail. – Dave Barry

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