There is a fuzzy but real distinction that can and I believe should be made, between patriotism, which is attachment to a way of life, and nationalism, which is the insistence that your way of life deserves to rule over other ways of life. – Todd Gitlin
I dont think anyone in the media thinks strategically about society. – Todd Gitlin
Some versions of patriotism come close to the tribal, which we all want to surpass, and some dont. – Todd Gitlin
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
I just think it is important that you realize , that youre the best in the world. Whether you are a Democrat or Republican or whether youre libertarian or whatever, you are the best. And we should not ever forget that. And when somebody does not do the job, we got to let them go. – Clint Eastwood