Patriotism?
2006-10-16 16:25:48 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Patriotism is a good thing when you don't involve politics, religion, and an excuse to start a war.
2006-10-16 16:40:04 · answer #1 · answered by The Count 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am a Patriot, and I love my country,
Because my country is all I know.
And I ain't no communist, and I ain't no capitalist
And I ain't no socialist
and I sure ain't no imperialist
And I ain't no democrat
And I ain't no republican either
And I only know one party
and its name is freedom
I am a patriot
And the river opens for the righteous, someday.
~Little Steven & the Disciples of Soul
And what do you do when the "us" is "being a threat to good people everywhere."? What then? It's hard to face, I'm sure, being patriotic to such a power when you don't even know it.
2006-10-16 23:59:15 · answer #2 · answered by JouLe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love my country, but I also love my world. I think its good to want to support your country, but I don't like to think in terms of us and them. I wouldn't want to get too radical in patriotism. I want to help the whole world with its problems. We are all humans and share alot in common. There are some rabid radical persons, such as terrorists, and I can't agree with them at all. They will use anything to get their hate message out. Since they are so crazy thinking and dangerous, they are "them". I guess I'm patriotic, and care about other people of other countries, as long as they are not being a threat to good people everywhere.
2006-10-16 23:39:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's a good thing. Unfortunately some people are trying to out-patriotize each other, and that's where it gets creepy.
2006-10-16 23:34:05 · answer #4 · answered by Mike Honcho 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some insightful thoughts on patriotism can be found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patriotism
2006-10-16 23:34:12 · answer #5 · answered by Lisa M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's good it's bad it's just a load of crap when it comes to goverment and thier policies cause then they use it for their own means. true patriotism is good when it is from the right place, but like everything out there depends on who is sellin or giving it out for free
2006-10-16 23:38:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love my country.
I hate that those who have started this stupid war have sent 2700 brave Americans to their deaths based on a faulty premise.
I hate that this President has forced Americans to choose between loyalty to him and loyalty to the Constitution.
I love that we have been through much worse than George W. Bush and we will emerge from his regime stronger than ever!
2006-10-16 23:33:56 · answer #7 · answered by roguetrader2000 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most times it's just an excuse to go in someones country to attack them or worse
2006-10-17 22:06:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a good thing when in the right circumstances
2006-10-16 23:32:48 · answer #9 · answered by Robert B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's good to love your country, but not to the point where you say you "hate" other countries.
2006-10-16 23:30:22 · answer #10 · answered by Math geek 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋