Dissent is the highest form of patriotism.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
During President George W. Bush's two terms, you couldn't drive far without seeing a particular bumper sticker: 'Dissent is the highest form of patriotism.'
Patriotism is the virtue of the vicious.
I believe patriotism comes from the heart. Patriotism is voluntary. It is a feeling of loyalty and allegiance that is the result of knowledge and belief.
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.
No matter that patriotism is too often the refuge of scoundrels. Dissent, rebellion, and all-around hell-raising remain the true duty of patriots.
Patriotism is the willingness to kill and be killed for trivial reasons.
Patriotism is an ephemeral motive that scarcely ever outlasts the particular threat to society that aroused it.
There are others who aim at popularity under the disguise of patriotism.
The aspects of patriotism that hush dissent, encourage going along, and sanction comfortable distancing and compliance with what is indecent and unacceptable... those aspects are too fundamental to ignore or gloss over.
Patriotism is the secret resource of a successful society.