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There's intense national feeling in America that could be called patriotism.

Patriotism in America, as I understand it, is a matter of suffering, when the country fails to live up to its promises, or actively betrays them.

Patriotism is easy to understand in America. It means looking out for yourself by looking out for your country.

Patriotism is your conviction that this country is superior to all others because you were born in it.

Patriotism is the secret resource of a successful society.

Americans generally regard themselves as belonging to an exceptional nation. And in terms of living in a religiously tolerant and enormously diverse country, Americans can certainly take some justified pride.

Patriotism to your country is something that comes from your heart. It should be taught to you by your parents.

Patriotism demands the ability to feel shame as much as to feel pride.

Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.

I don't think a lot of people are able to relate to genuine patriotism, a genuinely good feeling about our country and its meaning to the rest of the world.