He didn't mean, of course, the patriotism which is a noble, genuine love for what's best about your country and its beauty and its achievements and so on, but those who wrap themselves in flags and blow the tinny trumpet of patriotism as a means of fooling the people. As a means of getting them to fall in behind the colours and march off to ignoble wars; wars of conquest, wars of aggression, wars for exploitation. For instance - the way George Bush uses 9-11 to scare people into believing in his Imperialist war.
2006-11-05 06:21:48 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I think Voltare said it is the first refuge of the scoundrel I think that is more correct
2006-11-05 09:13:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sure fits the example you give. And to a big extent it has worked. I think people are starting to wise up, though. We will know on Wednesday.
2006-11-05 14:26:53 · answer #2 · answered by Paul K 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
patriotism and religion. Both hypocrites,
2006-11-05 14:24:33 · answer #3 · answered by cork 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In answer to your question, I believe it CAN be.
2006-11-05 14:29:15 · answer #4 · answered by Rich B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋