Quote by Todd Gitlin
There is a fuzzy but real distinction that can and I believe shoul

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

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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 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 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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I realize that patriotism is not enough. I must have no hatred or bitterness towards anyone. – Edith Cavell

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Nationalism is a silly cock crowing on his own dunghill. – Richard Aldington

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When your country is in a costly war, with our soldiers sacrificing abroad and our nation facing a debt crisis at home, being asked to pay your fair share isnt class warfare – its patriotism. – Cory Booker

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Patriotism is the religion of hell. – James Branch Cabell

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