No matter that patriotism is too often the refuge of scoundrels. Dissent, rebellion, and all-around hell-raising remain the true duty of patriots.
True patriotism is a charity so wide that it covers a nation.
I think that there is an implication here, as they've done throughout this debate on Iraq, that if you oppose the president, your patriotism ought to be questioned, ... Meet the Press.
Patriotism is merely a religion-love of country, worship of country, devotion to the country's flag and honor and welfare.
Each of you, for himself, by himself and on his own responsibility, must speak.
We are called the nation of inventors. And we are. We could still claim that title and wear its loftiest honors if we had stopped with the first thing we ever invented, which was human liberty.
That's the difference between governments and individuals. Governments don't care, individuals do.
Unfortunately, after Sept. 11, there was an outburst in America of intense suffering and patriotism, and the Bush administration was very shrewd and effective in painting anyone who disagreed with the policies as unpatriotic or even traitorous.
Our campaign is not questioning your patriotism or military service, but your votes and statements on the issues now facing our country.
Every year in China, Internet executives are officially rewarded for their 'patriotism.'