What does it mean to be a patriot in today's America?
2006-08-16 06:29:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Civic Participation
Patriotism means the same today as it always has. If you need the word 'modern', you misunderstand Patriotism.
2006-08-16 14:33:18 · answer #1 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Getting Republicans out the White House shows great patriotism. And supporting the troops....
2006-08-16 15:28:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not to be a self serving politician in the back pockets of corporations.
Not promise the american people that the economy will get back on track soon when all it does is stumble.
Not join two laws where either the democrats and repulicans cannot agree on and is therefore voted down. Minimum Wage legislation together with tax break for the wealthy.
2006-08-16 13:38:09 · answer #3 · answered by JOHNNY D 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sadly, it means the proverbial taking of the flag, wrapping it around your eyes and blindly proceeding to not question the state of affairs in this country.
Here's to the good ol' days when patriotism meant questioning the status quo and working for positive change.
2006-08-16 16:23:54 · answer #4 · answered by ghetto fab22 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The ability to take up arms and defend the principals that this country was founded on. Too bad you would have to eliminate the past 100 years of laws to get back to that state.
2006-08-16 16:57:43 · answer #5 · answered by carlcampbelljr 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Patriotism is standing by the country, not the president."-Theodore Roosevelt
2006-08-16 13:59:16 · answer #6 · answered by RATM 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's the million dollar question. Seems our politicians don't have any.
2006-08-16 13:51:10 · answer #7 · answered by jackie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋