Those of us who shout the loudest about Americanism in making character assassinations are all too frequently those who, by our own words and acts, ignore some of the basic principles of Americanism:
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Those loudly proclaiming Americanism while making character attacks often ignore American principles themselves.
- In plain terms
- People who loudly claim patriotism yet attack others betray core American values.
- What can you take from it?
- Align rhetoric with the principles you claim to uphold.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How can we hold loud patriots accountable?
- What defines true American principles?
Another view
Identifying hypocrisy can be politically charged.
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