Patriotism

“Patriotism is supporting your country all the time and supporting your government when it deserves it.” Merriam Webster defines patriotism as the love for or devotion to one’s country. The critical thinking skills mentioned in Chapter One “Why Critical Thinking Matters” and Chapter Five “Obstacles to Critical Thinking and Fallacies” help me to determine why I disagree with the statement David Lettermen quoted from Mark Twain. A good critical thinker requires clarity and analytical information…

undeniably been stormy ones for our country. Between threats of terrorism, huge schisms in ideology, and accusations of anti patriotism, it’s no wonder the coming presidential election is heating up to be more of a three ring circus than an exercise in civic responsibility. However, “it all comes ‘round again” has been my take on American history, and while this type of uber patriotism flames up from time to time, I’m reminded of another specific time in American history when charges of anti…

thinker, a philosopher, a saint, a preacher, a leader, a reformer and so on. Very few people know him as a Poet. The English poetry in India brought by the ending years of the nineteenth century has chiefly taken the form of a revival of cultural patriotism, highly necessary for a nation. It also has religious impact on it in the sense that it evolved out of the magnificent past of India. And whosoever can be the best admirer of this culture and glory of its past that is one and only Swami…

Gulf War Influence on American Patriotism The early 1990s was a time of economic prosperity for America. During the Gulf War, which lasted form 1990-1991, America earned a small profit due to the fact that the United Kingdom, an ally of the United States during the war, paid for most of the war expenditures while the war was occurring. With little money being put towards the war and American exports being high, America progressed economically during the Gulf War. The help of the United…

A political activist named Emma Goldman produced a speech in 1908 called “Patriotism: A Menace to Liberty” within it she analyzes what patriotism actually means. Inside the speech an important quote in which she alludes to America becoming the most powerful nation in the world, and eventually planting her iron foot on the necks of all other nations (Voices of A People’s History pg. 271 ). In the essay to follow I will analyze, and explain the meaning behind this. I will also take a deeper look…

In the southern states where the Ku Klux Klan prevailed, violence against African Americans was not just accepted, but encouraged. Fueled by the anger of losing the civil war, a sense of American patriotism and a shared hatred for African Americans, the Ku Klux Klan committed countless violent crimes against African Americans and their white supporters, aiming at the undermining the Reconstruction policies and restore white supremacy. The Klan slogan:…

Jingoism- Extreme patriotism, especially in the form of aggressive or warlike foreign policy. Although rarely used in our lives, this is the best word to describe Italian dictator Benito Mussolini. Mussolini was willing to do anything for Italy’s growth as a country. For his extreme efforts to build Italy he is falsely remembered as one of the most diabolical dictators, in history responsible for thousands of deaths. He was interested in obtaining power so he could make Italy into a dominant…

commissioner put out a statement that read, “‘I don't necessarily agree with what he is doing. I support our players when they want to see change in society, and we don't live in a perfect society. On the other hand, we believe very strongly in patriotism in the NFL. I personally believe very strongly in that’” (Smith, 2023, para 8). This statement sparked a wave of backlash in the media, specifically from influential political leaders. For example, Donald Trump stated the following: ‘“I think…

Clayton Condon Joanna Boylan American Literature 3rd 24 October, 2014 America’s Melodies: An Analyzation of Patriotism in Lyrics Since the creation of the genre in the late seventeenth century, patriotic music has demonstrated the expression of admiration and devotion for one’s country, boosted general morale in times of crisis, and rekindled pride in who we are, and what we represent, as a great nation. (Rhein 1). In an effort to increase nationalistic views, there are several qualities used…

Military Car Magnets Patriotism is more than a word, it is a spirit of pride and privilege associated with American freedom and the exceptionalism of our brave military members. If you ever served in the military, you know first-hand the responsibilities that your service required. But, you do not have to have served in the military to be proud of our service members. One excellent way to demonstrate your appreciation for the military is with military car magnets. Military car magnets are…