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noise Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-02-09 11:28 AM
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What do GOP media propagandists know about patriotism?
Pro torture. Pro warrantless surveillance. Pro indefinite detention. Pro permanent occupation.

When did fascist cheerleaders become the arbiters of patriotism?

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annabanana Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-02-09 11:30 AM
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1. They are not really interested in patriotism.. They are not really
that interested in the United States, except as some kind of cash cow.
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timeforpeace Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-02-09 12:26 PM
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5. They know that dissent is the highest form of patriotism. Except now it's them dissenting.
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Uncle Joe Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-02-09 12:44 PM
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6. That's my take on it as well. n/t
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alsame Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-02-09 11:34 AM
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2. They define patriotism as support of GOP ideas. It has nothing
to do with love of country, democracy or the welfare of the American people.
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noise Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-02-09 11:39 AM
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3. I don't get it
At some point one would hope some of their listeners/viewers would realize they are being conned.
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alsame Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-02-09 12:02 PM
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4. Yes, one would hope. I think that's why their base is
shrinking. For as long as I can remember, the GOP has used fear and hatred to keep their party faithful in line but it seems like more of them are wising up.
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