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There are those who wrap themselves in flags and blow the tinny trumpet of patriotism as a means of fooling the people.

There's a certain elitism that has crept into the attitudes of some in journalism, and it played out perfectly over the issue of these little American flag lapel pins.

I want the news delivered unbiased. I thought that was the whole point with journalism.

We all have our likes and our dislikes. But... when we're doing news - when we're doing the front-page news, not the back page, not the op-ed pages, but when we're doing the daily news, covering politics - it is our duty to be sure that we do not permit our prejudices to show. That is simply basic journalism.

Especially today as we fight the war on terror - against an enemy that represents hatred, extremism and stands behind no flag - we need to remember the sacrifices that have gone into protecting our flag.

I don't like the showy nationalism - a tattoo, wrapping yourself in a flag - that doesn't matter to me. The way to show your patriotism and commitment is to go and support or play for your team.

Our flag represents every American and it should not be hidden away as a result of property agreements.

I don't have to deal with the issues of the daily news cycle.

I'm not going to have some reporters pawing through our papers. We are the president.

I think a newspaper should be provocative, stir 'em up, but you can't do that on television. It's just not on.