Comments on: Polling On Patriotism

CBS' Kathy Frankovic: Nearly All Americans Say They're Patriotic, But They're Not Sure About Everyone Else

[hypnotoad72]

America needs to be blessed again. What can we do to earn God's favor again?

All we can do is within the best of our abilities. And for us to help one another in times of crises.

But in a globalized world, shouldn't God be blessing the world - and not one country? Even if other countries prohibit religion or pray to false idols (such as certain edible animals) instead?

[gunownerdan]

"Naturally, the common people don't want war, but after all, its the leaders of a country who determine the policy, and it is always a simple matter to drag people along whether it is a democracy, or a fascist dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship. Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. This is easy. All you have to do is to tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the pacifist for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in every country."
- Hermann Goering, Adolf Hitler's Reich-Marshall
at the Nuremberg Trials after WWII

[gunownerdan]

"As democracy is perfected, the office of president represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron."
- H.L. Mencken (1880 %u2013 1956)

[se4h4wk]

Even if I don't agree with President Bush's policy, I love America, a force for good on earth (as sen mccain used to say). God bless America!!

[superdem]

I consider it patriotic to point out my country's faults, and try to correct them. The founding fathers put some *** good words and concepts about freedom and justice down on paper, having just rid themselves of a despotic ruler and oppressive economic system. But they themselves owned slaves, did not let women, blacks, or landless people vote, and lived on land stolen during the native American genocide. You are not patriotic if you sweep all that under the rug, leave it out of our history books and blindly follow leaders who support disasterous policies, you are simple delusional. You are not a patriot if you think America has the right to rule the world. You are not a patriot if you *** and moan about your taxes - it takes money to run this country, especially when Republicans raid the larder, give corporations loopholes, contract out to their friends, gut the unions, and invade far away nations preemptively. You are not a patriot if you sell out the environment. You are not a patriot if you don't care if your fellow Americans can afford health care. You are more likely to be a patriot if you think America should lead the world by example, by eliminating problems at home through science and technology, and helping others to do the same.

[ubrew12]

I love America but can't stand the Republican majority of the last six years. Face it, folks, any party that would double the national debt to $9 trillion just 5 years from the beginning of the Baby Boomer retirement SocSec meltdown is NOT patriotic, no matter what they might say or do (like wrapping themselves in the flag).

[DaveGress]

Is there a meter that measures Patriotism? Very, standard, low; I don't believe its measurable. Ask a question like would you defend this country? That is what I care about. It's to left up to opinion to rate someones Patriotism.

[feelfree1]

random_radar,

Very good!

[tylenol6]

"Threats, wars and crises make the public more willing to rally around the President."


The way the direction this country is heading (downhill) I really doubt if we had a terrorist
attack on U.S. soil that the American people would
rally around Bush. Actually, I think it would work against Bush. Since Bush has left our borders wide open, the american people would blame Bush for not protecting the american people. By the way, you
cannot blame the people of the U.S. for not trusting politicians. THEY ARE ALL BOUGHT AND PAID
FOR BY AIPAC OR SOME OTHER ENTERPRISE. THEY ARE ALL CORRUPT. VOTE THEM ALL OUT WHO ARE SELLING OUT
AMERICA.........

[random_radar]

True patriotism is when you will fight for the rights, dignity, and freedom America stands for even when the government opposes you. We live in an age when you have the opportunity to be the kind of patriot we had in this country back in the days of the revolutionary war.

Remember those patriots? They stood up for freedom against another government headed by a guy named George. They risked their lives and their fortunes to oppose tyranny. We need those kind of patriots today.

Singing the national anthem and saluting the flag aren't going to be enough to save America and restore her to what once made us proud. The patriots are going to have to oppose tyranny and evil--and you can bet that tyranny and evil will spill patriots blood again.

[space_poet]

I haven't celebrated 4th of July since the start of the war. That was the year I feel I lost the country I loved and grew up in and had been a part in. When my government decided to start wars of aggression, I became ashamed, and this shame will follow us for years in the eyes of the world. Now, I understand the need for aggression and conflict sometimes, but this was a blatant example of what goes wrong with politics, power, money, and war when all the cards are held by a small ideological group. We are a nation of The People, not 'the people that make the rules'.

When America becomes the moral compass again, I will rejoin my love of her, in the meantime, I try my best to help in my little ways. I'm sorry if this offends anybody...

[johnpatrick9]

Opposing the fascism of the bush/cheney years has been a high form of Patriotism. Dealing with the ignorance and unthinking of bushies has been an exercise in Patriotic patience now being rewarded as common sense begins to seep into even the densest bushie. Impeachment of these low lives would also be a form Patriotism. Following bush is a form of ignorance and stubborn refusal to admit one voted once or twice for the worst President ever.

[usawatchman]

HEADS UP - Immigration bill may be a BACK DOOR to
elect a PRESIDENT who was not BORN in the USA

[lorinkundert]

There is only one kind of Patriot and that is the person who is willing to defend the Constitution and fight those who would undermined it.

[gangesdak]

Patriotic people reserve the rights to criticize the Government. Those who say that criticizing the President over his policies is unpatriotic are wrong; partiotic poeple are not poodles. Patriotic poeple are freedom loving poeple; they make their own decisions; they do not get swayed by interest groups or parties. and yes, they pay taxes and they vote.

[klifton2-2009]

Patriotism means loving one's country and ready to sacrifice for its value. When apply to the likes of Bush and Cheney, patriotism is a word and a tool to evoke favorable responses from the American public to what they do to enrich themselves. Let us be mindful of the fact that these two men NEVER sacrifice themselves for anything. They were war dodgers. What makes these two the epitome of cowardice is that they find it expedient to sacrifice other families' lives while they work round the system to avoid combat and to put themselves and their loved ones in harm's way. Impeach these two rogues!

[kiddbilly]

the u.s.of a. is in fact the greatest country in the world. i would not live anywhere else.any one that would should!!! i think most of our politicians are patriotic.but i also think like us they have lost the basic concept of what this country was founded upon.freedom of speech is out of control !!!! the press in my mind has more control on this great country than any politician or red blooded hard working voteing american can concieve.

[jjp735i]

I would not call George Bush patriotic. He lied to the American people and used the term patriotism to crush anyone who could see through his lies. The Republican Party tried to make those that did not agree with them and Bush look un-patriotic on a regular basis. Finnaly people are waking up and see what the Republican Party, Busg and Rove are doing. Bush caused the deaths of thousands of American because he lied and took us into a war so he could show up his daddy. Like his entire child hold, he failed once again.