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Some versions of patriotism come close to the tribal, which we all

Some versions of patriotism come close to the tribal, which we all want to surpass, and some dont. – 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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Todd Gitlin
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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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Patriotism
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Todd Gitlin
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Though I love my country, I do not love my countrymen. – Lord (George Gordon) Byron

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Patriotism

Men in authority will always think that criticism of their policies is dangerous. They will always equate their policies with patriotism, and find criticism subversive. – Henry Steele Commager

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Patriotism

To make us love our country, our country ought to be lovely. – Edmund Burke

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Patriotism

Unfortunately, after Sept. 11, there was an outburst in America of intense suffering and patriotism, and the Bush administration was very shrewd and effective in painting anyone who disagreed with the policies as unpatriotic or even traitorous. – Jimmy Carter

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Patriotism

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