There are two kinds of patriotism -- monarchical patriotism and republican patriotism. In the one case the government and the king may rightfully furnish you their notions of patriotism; in the other, neither the government nor the entire nation is p...
The very idea of true patriotism is lost, and the term has been prostituted to the very worst of purposes. A patriot, sir! Why, patriots spring up like mushrooms!
Patriotism is voluntary. It is a feeling of loyalty and allegiance that is the result of knowledge and belief. A patriot shows their their patriotism through their actions, by their choice.
There is a real patriotism underneath the best of my music but it is a critical, questioning and often angry patriotism.
How could you have a war on terrorism when war is terrorism?
One of the first items of Congressional business in 2006 will be an effort to renew the USA Patriot Act.
The Patriot Act is essential to our continued success in the war on terror here at home.
To believe that patriotism will not flourish if patriotic ceremonies are voluntary... is to make an unflattering estimate of the appeal of our institutions to free minds.
I really think the Patriot Act violates our Constitution. It was, it is, an illegal act. The Congress, the Senate and the president cannot change the Constitution.
I will not counter the insanity of the PATRIOT Act with an overblown fear of my rights being taken away.
The Patriot Act allows and provides a basis for an exchange of information.
After careful deliberation, I voted today to reauthorize the Patriot Act.
The Patriot Act unleashed the FBI to search your email, travel and credit records without even a suspicion of wrongdoing.
The American patriots of today continue the tradition of the long line of patriots before them, by helping to promote liberty and freedom around the world.
No matter that patriotism is too often the refuge of scoundrels. Dissent, rebellion, and all-around hell-raising remain the true duty of patriots.
There is no patriotic obligation to help advance the career of a politician who is otherwise pursuing interests that are fundamentally antithetical to your values. That's not the call of patriotism.
You don’t sound very patriotic,” observed Tessa. “Weren’t you just reminiscing about the mountains?” “Patriotic?” Will looked smug. “I’ll tell you what’s patriotic,” he said. “In honor of my birthplace, I’ve the dragon of Wa...
A Libertarian’s just a Democrat whose vote doesn’t count. Same thing.
In a sad twist of fate, the bill to reauthorize the Patriot Act was debated on the floor of the House of Representatives the same day that terrorists struck again.
...we have seen that the priests regard the state as an enemy to be exploited, it is only natural that our politicians do likewise. Thus, although patriotism is held in greater esteem in this country than in any other country in the world, there is n...
It is not patriotic to decide to destroy a new president who was duly elected by an overwhelming margin. It is un-patriotic to resolve to destroy that presidency.
