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Originally Posted by Bucco
Definition of patriotism has done a funny turn.
Used to be about "doing" for your country. Now simply put a flag somewhere, talk loud, and proclaim yourself a patriot.
"pseudo-patriotic" is a great description
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Totally agree. There was a generation that made great sacrifices during WWII. In the front line and from back home, there was a patriotic cohesiveness that was developed to rid the world of evil. But we can't do that do. We are not talking about rationing sugar or meat or going to the main front, but just wearing a mask. I wear a mask. I don't love it. But it's so easy to do to maybe protect that neighbor of mine or the elderly grocery clerk in the store or the overworked tired health care workers at the hospital. it's the least I can do. And it is Patriotic.