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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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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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Politics
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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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One tell-tale sign of a Wingnut: they always confuse partisanship with patriotism. – John Avlon

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Patriotism

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

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It is lamentable, that to be a good patriot one must become the enemy of the rest of mankind. – Voltaire, Philosophical Dictionary

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Well, the post office is probably not the place you want to go if you want to be infused with patriotism and a renewed sense of vigor. – Adam Carolla

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