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Tag Archives: patriotism
Did anybody remember to bring the boxes?
Like a lot of people, I spent most of yesterday watching television. I learned as lot from the commentary. The video, not so much. All day, they showed the same protesters coming up the same stairs their progress being retarded … Continue reading
Posted in Politics, Uncategorized
Tagged good staff, patriotism, President Pence, Trump as saboteur, vandalism
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Colin Kaepernick’s Triumph
On Sunday, I tuned in to my favorite football show, Sunday Night Football [1] and I watched Colin Kaepernick’s triumph. I was dumbfounded. Then I was exultant. They introduced the teams and then the teams lined up and there was … Continue reading
Posted in Living My Life, Political Psychology, Society
Tagged Black Lives Matter, Colin Kaepernick, dissent, God Bless America, parasitism, patriotism
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Nationalism for Progressives
The title points to a connection I am not comfortable with. I am going to try to get over that today. This essay rests on two pieces from the New York Times. On March 4 by Yasha Mounk; the other … Continue reading
Posted in Politics, Sustainability
Tagged a national mythology, David Brooks, democracy, nationalism, patriotism, Yasha Mounk
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The Land of the Free
Here’s a thought experiment. It’s an imagined scenario that is going to offend some people, but I think it’s worth the risk, particularly because: a) I’m not sure anyone who reads this blog is going to be offended and b) … Continue reading
Posted in Politics
Tagged cultural coup, football, freedom, patriotism, prisoners, subversion
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The Dilettante's Dilemma 