Tag Archives: patriotism

Did anybody remember to bring the boxes?

Posted on January 7, 2021 by hessd

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 | Leave a comment

Colin Kaepernick’s Triumph

Posted on September 12, 2018 by hessd

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 | 1 Comment

Nationalism for Progressives

Posted on March 7, 2018 by hessd

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 | Leave a comment

The Land of the Free

Posted on November 27, 2013 by hessd

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 | Leave a comment