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Dates: during 2000-2009
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Wright's critics have confused nationalism with patriotism. Nationalism is the uncritical support of one's country regardless of its moral or political bearing. Patriotism is the affirmation of one's country in light of its best values, including the attempt to correct it when it's in error. Wright's words are the tough love of a war-tested patriot speaking his mind--one of the great virtues of our democracy. The most patriotic thing his nation can do now is extend to him the same right for which he was willing...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Understanding Black Patriotism | 4/24/2008 | See Source »

...Patriot Games Personally, I am not interested in candidates who declare "my country, right or wrong" [April 14]. When the day comes that my nation truly lives up to the ideals on which it was founded - instead of trumping them with greed, intolerance and imperial designs - then I too will affix an American-flag pin to my lapel. Until then, I will quietly demonstrate my love for my country by working for change and supporting political candidates who share my ideals. Alan Meerow, DAVIE...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Debate on Clean Energy | 4/23/2008 | See Source »

...Patriot Games Personally, I am not interested in candidates who declare "My Country, Right Or Wrong" [April 14]. When the day comes that my nation truly lives up to the ideals on which it was founded - instead of trumping them with greed, intolerance and imperial designs - then I too will affix an American - flag pin to my lapel. Until then, I will quietly demonstrate my love for my country by working for change and supporting political candidates who share my ideals. Alan Meerow, Davie, Florida...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Inbox | 4/17/2008 | See Source »

...Patriot Games...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Inbox | 4/17/2008 | See Source »

...government will seize half of the Harvard endowment under the authority of The Patriot...

Author: By Charleton A. Lamb, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: 15 Ways Ben Bernanke Will Appear Cool | 4/16/2008 | See Source »

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