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Bigmack

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14. I like the term "malignant nationalism"...

Reply to marmar (Original post)

Sat Jul 5, 2014, 10:16 AM

Jul 2014

..that's the best way to describe the "patriotism" we see in RW circles these days.

It's not just "my country is great and I love it"... it's "my country is the greatest, I love it, and you other countries ain't shit".

I love my country like the child of an alcoholic mother loves her.... I love her, certainly, but I wish she would do better.

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Howard Zinn’s July 4 Wisdom: Put Away Your Flags [View all] marmar Jul 2014 OP

du rec. xchrom Jul 2014 #1

R&K SamKnause Jul 2014 #2

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And kept up overnight and in the pouring rain. I am old enough to remember maddiemom Jul 2014 #8

That's what I'm talking about!!!! heaven05 Jul 2014 #4

Zinn deserves more recognition RoccoR5955 Jul 2014 #5

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Very true ........ marmar Jul 2014 #10

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It's a symbol ...... marmar Jul 2014 #13

Putting away our US flag is just as meaningless as flying it if not followed by action for change. aikoaiko Jul 2014 #12

I like the term "malignant nationalism"... Bigmack Jul 2014 #14

Too many "Patriots" Are Tone Deaf colsohlibgal Jul 2014 #15

Very insightful and lucid writing from Zinn YoungDemCA Jul 2014 #16

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K&R!!! DeSwiss Jul 2014 #21

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Thank You For Sharing cantbeserious Jul 2014 #26

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Jul 2014 #27