How do you define patriotism?

Question

My philisophy-- "Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it"- Mark Twain

Answer 1

Breaking a republican's/al queda's (No Difference) nose down at the local bar.

It's time to expel every republican from these shores, they are all pedophiles, child rapists and terrorists.

Answer 2

Mark Twain got it correct. A person can still be opposed to war and still support the country's ideals. Take thomas paine for example, In the 1750's, he wrote against independence, (so that, it would have made him a traitor to american independence).

In the 1770's, he was all for independence. (That made him a traitor to Britain, but a patriot in america).

Patriotism is supporting your country's ideals and keeping it strong, while being able to disagree with the goverments polocies. And fighting for a better version of america.

Answer 3

"Patriotism begins at home and is based upon knowledge. Its fires are kindled upon the home altar. There is much to inspire the feeling in every locality that searching will bring to light. If the history of our own town or Parrish has never been written, we should either write it ourselves or get some one to write it who can do it better. Much good is already being done by societies of patriotic men and women, and by the observance of such days as "Arbor day" and May day," and more can yet be done. We need to keep constantly before our own minds, and ever flashing before the public eye and ringing in the public ear, the fact that we have a country to be proud of, a public honor to maintain. This sentiment zealously cultivated will tend to exalt our standard and lift our people upon a higher plane."

Answer 4

Patriotism denotes positive and supportive attitudes to a 'fatherland' (Latin patria < Greek patrida, πατρίδα), by individuals and groups. The 'fatherland' (or 'motherland') can be a region or a city, but patriotism usually applies to a nation and/or a nation-state. Patriotism covers such attitudes as: pride in its achievements and culture, the desire to preserve its character and the basis of the culture, and identification with other members of the nation. Patriotism is closely associated with nationalism, and is often used as a synonym for it. Strictly speaking, nationalism is an ideology - but it often promotes patriotic attitudes as desirable and appropriate. (Both nationalist political movements, and patriotic expression, may be negative towards other people's 'fatherland').

Answer 5

I look at patriotism as being so proud to be an American that I will support those who have fought & are fighting for our country to keep us free. I fly our flag daily & remember those who have paid the ultimate price to keep us free.

Answer 6

Patriotism is about standing up for one's country, not as a blind jingo, but rather as one who has the ability to understand it's greatness and it's flaws.

Answer 7

"Australians all let us rejoice, for we are young and free. With Golden soil and wealth to toil, our land is girt by sea, Our land abounds in natures gifts, Our beauty rich and rare, in historys page at every stage Advance Australia Fair. In Joyfull strains than let us sing ADVANCE AUSTRALIA FAIR" !!!

"I am you are we are Australian" - Thats how I define Patriotism !

Answer 8

I define patriotism as demanding an unquestioning faith in your country and ignorant pride in emptiness - it's as dangerous as religion and just as devisive. It encourages an 'us and them' mentality, leading to xenophobia and war. Get over it like a bad cold.

Answer 9

I think Mr. Twain nailed it and far be it from me to try to do better.

Answer 10

when all is said and done with the quagmire in Iraq, i think we'll all call Cindy Sheehan a patriot