How many times are we going let George Bush and Dick Cheney say, 'You guys don't support the troops. You're not patriotic,' and let them push us around? We have to stand up to them.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Citizens should not accept patriotic shaming from leaders and must stand firm against political pressure.
- In plain terms
- Do not let leaders guilt you over patriotism; stand your ground.
- What can you take from it?
- Reject guilt tactics used to silence dissent.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is patriotism used to silence critics?
- How do you respond to guilt-tripping?
Another view
Patriotism can be a valid value even when used manipulatively.
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