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Do you think some people take American Patriotism too far
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RE: Do you think some people take American Patriotism too far
May 30, 2016 at 5:58 pm
Yeah, definitely.
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RE: Do you think some people take American Patriotism too far
May 30, 2016 at 6:19 pm
Yes, and it annoys me to no end that those of us who don't support this country's unending military action are seen by some as cowards or traitors - and I say that as a veteran.
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RE: Do you think some people take American Patriotism too far
May 30, 2016 at 6:24 pm
American patriotism should be getting a swift, vom-inducing kick to the balls, since it's just been revealed that Captain America is and always has been a deep cover agent working for Hydra. Mwa ha ha.

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RE: Do you think some people take American Patriotism too far
May 30, 2016 at 6:38 pm
(May 30, 2016 at 6:19 pm)Cthulhu Dreaming Wrote: Yes, and it annoys me to no end that those of us who don't support this country's unending military action are seen by some as cowards or traitors - and I say that as a veteran.

As I always keep saying, the best way to support the troops is to not send them into action.
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RE: Do you think some people take American Patriotism too far
May 30, 2016 at 6:39 pm
I agree patriotism can be taken too far, but in a sense, to those on the outside looking in, this is what *defines* the US. What would it be like without all the flags, the pledges of allegiance, the "paid patriotism" at sports events, the glorification of the armed forces? We would have nothing to moan about Undecided
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RE: Do you think some people take American Patriotism too far
May 30, 2016 at 6:43 pm
Quote:What would it be like without all the flags, the pledges of allegiance, the "paid patriotism" at sports events, the glorification of the armed forces?

umm...Switzerland?

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RE: Do you think some people take American Patriotism too far
May 30, 2016 at 6:44 pm
(May 30, 2016 at 6:19 pm)Cthulhu Dreaming Wrote: Yes, and it annoys me to no end that those of us who don't support this country's unending military action are seen by some as cowards or traitors - and I say that as a veteran.

I've always said that the best thanks I can get for my service is the vigorous exercise of your rights, and especially the right to dissent.

It beats the hell out of a handshake and a pro forma "thanks." The and three bucks gets me a coffee at S'bucks.

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RE: Do you think some people take American Patriotism too far
May 30, 2016 at 6:57 pm
(May 30, 2016 at 6:43 pm)BrianSoddingBoru4 Wrote:
Quote:What would it be like without all the flags, the pledges of allegiance, the "paid patriotism" at sports events, the glorification of the armed forces?

umm...Switzerland?

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RE: Do you think some people take American Patriotism too far
May 30, 2016 at 7:33 pm
(May 30, 2016 at 5:57 pm)Thumpalumpacus Wrote: Patriotism: the last refuge of the scoundrel.

Used to be.  Now its religion.  Patriotism is second.
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RE: Do you think some people take American Patriotism too far
May 30, 2016 at 7:37 pm
(May 30, 2016 at 7:33 pm)Minimalist Wrote: Used to be.  Now its religion.  Patriotism is second.

Is it? Most of the times they go hand in hand. Why only control them on one front if you can control them on several?
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