I’ve never fully understood why people can get so patriotic. This article may explain why.
Patriotism is the last vestige of a scoundrel.
The worst, most shameless scoundrels in American political history have expertly wielded the sledgehammer of patriotism against fellow citizens who would dare question their aims. They have intentionally and with great gusto turned important policy discussions into food fights about who has greater love for their country.
Written on August 27, 2024