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Patriotism, Taxes and Charity
2008-09-29 11:30:00 -By Michael M. Bates Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden was interviewed on ABC?s Good Morning America last week. With hair plugs set perfectly and dental caps gleaming ? or was it the other way around? ? Joe was asked by Kate Snow if those odious folks known as the rich should pay more in ...
By: Publius Forum
Mahinder Kapoor: Voice of patriotism moves to annals of history - Feature
2008-09-28 20:30:00 Mahinder Kapoor was last of the icons in the annals of playback singing in the male category who left for his heavenly abode… Read Original story
What?s Wrong with Sarah Palin?
2008-09-09 06:07:00 I was so busy with family business last week I didn’t have a chance to see any of the RNC (TV is not something I regularly make time for anyway), so I missed Sarah Palin’s acceptance speech for VP. All week I have been reading about Gov. Palin; comments range from, “She’s a breath ...
By: Choose Life!
Fellow Americans
2008-09-05 04:24:00 He calls his opponent a “fellow American.” ”And that’s an association that matters more to me than anything else.”
By: GayPatriot
The crowd chants ?USA! USA?
2008-09-05 04:16:00 . . . as John McCain enters the auditorium. Country first, not self. Everyone goes wild as he accepts the Republican nomination. And the chant continues.
By: GayPatriot
Always proud of America!
2008-09-04 04:42:00 Yes, we are, Governor Palin, always proud. The crowd shouts “USA.” Now, a few delegates shout, “Hockey Mom.” The difference between a hockey mom and a pit bull? Lipstick. It’s not easy to live-blog this, so captivated am I. I think she’s doing what she needed to do tonight. But, maybe I’m reflecting (drawing from?) the energy in ...
By: GayPatriot
Changing times throw up changing patriotism in films
2008-08-16 10:22:00 Changing times throw up changing patriotism in films Asha Mahadevan New Delhi, Aug 15: It?s that time of the year again when flags are hoisted, speeches made and a country takes stock of its progress. With the myriad changes that India has seen in the years post-Independence, Hindi cinema?s depiction of patriotism has not remained static either. read more
The Final Words of an American Hero
2008-08-05 13:09:00 “The U.S. Army has provided me such a wonderful opportunity to realize my dreams to go to college and see parts of the world that I had only read about in schoolbooks. I?ve been to countries that many only dream about. Walked the streets of Europe: Paris, Greece, Spain, Germany, England, Italy, Czech Republic. I?ve ...
By: GayPatriot
Snoping off another week:
2008-08-04 14:46:00 I received an email this morning and thought it seemed too "over the top" to be true. Soooo, I snoped it and sure enough, Barack Obama has removed the US flag from the tail of his plane and replaced with with his logo. Now....read carefully....I am not saying Barack Obama hates Amurca. I must, however, ask the question: With the rumor mills running full speed ahead about so many of his "eccentricities" shall we say, what campaign manager would tell Obama to remove a flag off of anything? I'm reserving judgment, but would love to hear your opinions.See the rest at www.AnAmericanFrontPorch.com
On The Brink Of Two Million ? UPDATED
2008-08-01 04:00:00 Since September 2004, we have been attracting readers & commenters of all stars & stripes here to GayPatriot. Well, if you head down to the bottom of our page you will see that we are within striking distance of our Two Millionth unique visitor. In honor of this historic moment in blogosphere history, I’m offering a contest ...
By: GayPatriot
Patriotism
2008-07-28 04:22:00 A worn out American flag with that of a beaten enemy, and that's supporting our troops?
On The Brink Of Two Million
2008-07-27 16:32:00 Since September 2004, we have been attracting readers & commenters of all stars & stripes here to GayPatriot. Well, if you head down to the bottom of our page you will see that we are within striking distance of our Two Millionth unique visitor. In honor of this historic moment in blogosphere history, I’m offering a contest ...
By: GayPatriot
California Youth Reprimanded for Singing National Anthem in Capitol
2008-07-15 02:40:00 One would think in a state as permissive as California where almost anything goes, the singing of patriotic songs in the state’s capital would be a non-event. Think again. Students attending a youth leadership conference were reprimanded by capitol security yesterday afternoon for singing the National Anthem and God Bless America in the state capitol ...
By: Choose Life!
I Am Your Worst Nightmare. I am a BAD American.
2008-07-06 21:32:00 I posted this a while back and several libtards sent me nasty emails when I wouldn’t let them turn my blog into a *flame-fest*, I feel it’s worth reposting, enjoy. I Am Your Worst Nightmare. I am a BAD American. I believe the money I make belongs to me and my family, not some mid level ...
By: TexasFred's
Best Fireworks Color Commentary Ever
2008-07-05 03:18:00 After my sister returned to the hospital to spend the balance of the evening with my Mom, I returned on I-71 to my brother’s where I am currently staying. All around me, as I traversed Hamilton County, I could see — and hear — fireworks and regretted that I would miss seeing them ...
By: GayPatriot
Heartland Hospital Blogging on Independence Day
2008-07-04 15:12:00 I flew into Cincinnati yesterday to be with the PatriotMomWest as she recovers from back surgery and to spend Independence Day with my sister who flew in from San Francisco as well as my brother who still lives in the town where we grow up. Back in the Buckeye State, I see far more American flags ...
By: GayPatriot
Barack Obama's Giving A Great Speech On Patriotism Now
2008-06-30 16:33:00 Senator Barack Obama's on CNN now this morning, giving a great and stemwinding speech on the meaning of Patriotism from Independence, Missouri, which includes this line: "Mark Twain said that Patriotism was being proud of your country all the time and your government, when it deserves it." My feelings, exactly. I think Republicans and fans of the current war and American aggression at home and abroad forget that. I don't have to support my government's decisions because it's part of America. I can question what my government does and still be a patriot. In fact, that's the real ideal of America. "True Patriotism," Obama said, "can not be forced or legislated."
Gone Fishin?
2008-06-30 12:12:00 My silence from the blog this coming week will be intentional as PatriotPartner and I pack up the gas-guzzling 1999 Ford Explorer and head to the South Carolina beaches. The great part about this vacation — PatriotPuppies are coming with us. Yep, we have a dog-friendly cottage right on the beach. Hopefully I will post ...
By: GayPatriot
Bobby Jindal & Getting Beyond Race
2008-06-08 07:24:00 One of the great things about seeing Barack Obama’s success in this year’s contest for the White House is seeing that less than a half-century after the height of the Civil Rights’ Movement, an African-American has become a serious contender for the highest office in the land. It will be a great day indeed when race ...
By: GayPatriot
Help A Wounded Vet
2008-06-06 18:14:00 Here are the Amazon Wish lists for the men and women recovering at the Brooke Army Medical Center and Walter Reed Medical Center. Please take a moment and pick something out for those who’ve sacrificed so much for our country! h/t - Ace of Spades – John (Average Gay Joe)
By: GayPatriot
GayPatriot?s America Podcast TONIGHT
2008-05-29 00:07:00 Since there doesn’t seem to be anything on the Boob Tube (oh, can I say that anymore?) tonight, I suggest you pop on over to our little podcast show tonight. UPDATED: Listen to GayPatriot’s America right here, right now! GAYPATRIOT’S AMERICA 8PM EASTERN TIME ON BLOGTALKRADIO.COM SUBSCRIBE TO GayPatriot’s America on iTunes. We will be talking about a new ...
By: GayPatriot
Garrison Keillor Mocks Patriotism
2008-05-29 00:00:00 -By Warner Todd Huston I guess out on Lake Blowbegone, patriotism isn’t kosher? Keillor just seems, nose in the air, to find all that lowborn patriotism so woefully gauche. At least, one might get that impression by reading the attack penned by Garrison Keillor against the patriotism evinced by the folks who don their red, white ...
By: Publius Forum
A Memorial Day Tribute
2008-05-26 06:01:00 Memorial Day is set aside for us to remember those who have died defending our great country. It was first proclaimed by General John Logan on May 5, 1868. The first Memorial Day was observed on May 30, 1868. Flowers were placed on the graves of both Union and Confederate soldiers at our own Arlington National Cemetery.But do we need an official day to honor those precious souls who have defended our nation? Should our gratitude be set aside for just one day a year? Sadly, this is true for many Americans.I can remember the early years of my childhood where anyone serving in the military was revered and appreciated for his contribution. We all wore the little poppy flower on our lapels to show our gratitude for those who gave unselfishly for our country. What a sight it was to sit in church and see everyone wearing these little poppy flowers. Later, we would attend the Memorial Day Parade and our war Veterans would be marching and everyone would wave their little American flag, clap ...
By: The Watchman
Serbia?s Ultra-Nationalists
2008-05-24 02:41:00 ‘It Is not Us but Europe that Needs to Face Reality’ The next Serbian government could include Tomislav Nikolic, the leader of the ultra-nationalists. In an interview with SPIEGEL ONLINE, he shows himself uncompromising on the question of Kosovo and even raises the spectre of a new war in the Balkans. more… Serbian Election: A Setback for ...
By: 1913 Intel
Hannity?s Rx For America
2008-05-23 12:00:00 Folks, there ain’t nuthin I can argue about Sean Hannity’s “Top 10 Items for Victory”. Well, except the title… (Items?) Anyway, ask your candidate for Congress if they have signed onto this pledge for America’s future. 1) To be the Candidate of National security: a) Victory in Iraq b) Fully support NSA, Patriot act, tough interrogations, keeping Gitmo open c) A ...
By: GayPatriot
Man Questions Bartender’s Patriotism, Sexuality
2008-05-22 16:08:00 Hastings, MN — Bartender Mark Jeffords continued serving drinks as usual Friday night, despite speculation regarding his sexual orientation and possible disloyalty to America. Disgruntled tavern patron Randall Sackstein had accused Jeffords of being a “fucking fag Nazi Communist cocksucker fuck,” an allegation Jeffords denies. According to witnesses, Sackstein approached the bar around 1 a.m. demanding ...
Man Questions Bartender?s Patriotism, Sexuality
2008-05-22 16:08:00 Hastings, MN — Bartender Mark Jeffords continued serving drinks as usual Friday night, despite speculation regarding his sexual orientation and possible disloyalty to America. Disgruntled tavern patron Randall Sackstein had accused Jeffords of being a ?fucking fag Nazi Communist cocksucker fuck,? an allegation Jeffords denies. According to witnesses, Sackstein approached the bar around 1 a.m. demanding ...
I?m Your Worst Nightmare. I?m a BAD American.
2008-05-22 05:47:00 I posted this sometime back, but there are some things that just need to be re-printed occasionally, and in MY opinion, this is one of them! I Am Your Worst Nightmare. I am a BAD American. I believe the money I make belongs to me and my family, not some mid level governmental functionary, be it ...
By: TexasFred's
Patriotism - christiansquoting.org.uk
2008-05-19 19:14:00 Patriotism is not enough. I must have no hatred or bitterness for anyone.The last words of British nurse Edith Cavell, shot as a spy by the German authorities in Brussels on 12 October 1915.True patriotism doesn't exclude an understanding of the patriotism of others. ~Queen Elizabeth IIA patriot is he whose publick conduct is regulated by one single motive, the love of his country; who, as an agent in parliament, has, for himself, neither hope nor fear, neither kindness nor resentment,but refers every thing to the common interest. - Samuel Johnson: The PatriotTo love their country has been considered as virtue in men, whose love could not be otherwise than blind, because their preference was made without, a comparison; but it has never been my fortune to find, either in ancient or modern writers, any honourable mention of those, who have, with equal blindness, hated their country.- Samuel Johnson, Taxation No TyrannyIt is the quality of patriotism to be jealous and watchful, to obs...
By: Christian Quoter
Obama: Operation Patriotism
2008-05-19 19:04:00 Countering the GOP effort to impugn his patriotism, Obama is playing the loyalist game. ©2008 Garling Gauge. All Rights Reserved..
By: Garling Gauge
An Ann Telnaes political cartoon on patriotism and sacrifice...
2008-05-15 18:38:00 Featured Book Humor's Edge by Ann Telnaes FREE - Get Ann Telnaes by E-mail: Ann Telnaes, comics, editorial cartoons, email comics, political cartoons Technorati Tags: Ann Telnaes,political cartoons,political humor,editorial cartoons,opinion,politics [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Planting Patriotism: Recreating The Victory Gardens For Modern Times
2008-05-15 04:45:00 What?s for dinner? Imagine just looking outside your kitchen window. Imagine United States citizens raising forty-percent of our nation?s fresh fruits and vegetables in home gardens. Imagine sixty...
By: Green Options
True test of patriotism
2008-05-13 03:56:00 Barack Obama has been slammed for not wearing a label pin. The right wing smear machine has asked why Barack Obama will not salute the flag. Of course, these questions and statements are designed to cast doubt in the minds of those who aren’t sure about a Democrat who is a Black man. ...
The Hope of a Nation
2008-05-12 06:01:00 When Nehemiah heard of the conditions in Jerusalem, he was immediately stirred in his heart. In fact, by all accounts, Nehemiah's heart was broken and he literally mourned and wept at the state that his homeland was now in. You see, there were small groups of people who had been in Jerusalem trying to repair certain parts of the city. Instead of seeing progress, however, they were laughed at, ridiculed, and held up from their task. In fact, their opposition knocked the wall down and burned the gates. The nation of Israel was in derision. Nehemiah was right to be heart broken.And they said unto me, The remnant that are left of the captivity there in the province are in great affliction and reproach: the wall of Jerusalem also is broken down, and the gates thereof are burned with fire. ~ Nehemiah 1:3God's people were laughed at and their great city, their great accomplishments were torn to the ground. Today America is in the same condition. Our great landmarks of American hi...
By: The Watchman
GayPatriot Readership Hits Notable Mark
2008-05-11 00:46:00 Hey, I just noticed this and thought I should make mention of it. As of today we have reached 1.776 million visitors (and change). Ya know — 1776!!! A GayPatriotic milestone if there ever was one! As always, thanks to our great readers for another notable milestone! -Bruce (GayPatriot)
By: GayPatriot
Torch relay inspires show of patriotism in Hong Kong
2008-05-03 04:46:00 HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s near flawless Olympic torch relay Friday might help ease Beijing’s suspicions that the former British colony doesn’t love the Chinese motherland enough. Tens of thousands of Hong Kong residents dressed in red - the Communist Party’s favorite color - lined the streets and cheered during the flame’s tour through this ...
By: Latest News
Torch Of Patriotism Or Torch Of Oppression?
2008-05-02 09:38:00 As the Olympic torch made its way through the streets of Hong Kong, angry crowds shouted at one another and waved their separate banners of greeting. Pro-tibetans waved in anger at the torch bearers while Chinese responded with cries of patriotism and denounced those who failed showing respect to the nation. A 21 year-old university ...
Walking on the American Flag is NOT Art!
2008-04-17 22:25:00 This is from my good friend Dr. Bill Smith at ARRA News Service - Walking on the American Flag is Art, please click the link, read the story, watch the video, get involved, don’t just sit back and take this kind of crap… Bill Smith, Editor, Update on Story - Below is the video of the ...
By: TexasFred's
Twirling Flags Of Patriotism
2008-04-17 14:32:00 At some point, just about every presidential race in America comes down to the issue of which candidate is most able to wrap him or herself in the flag of patriotism. In the Obama-Clinton debate, Hillary Clinton, whose husband dodged serving in the Vietnam War, attacked Obama for his failure to wear a flag pin. ...
A Lesson in Old-Fashioned American Patriotism
2008-04-12 21:32:00 I once heard a preacher tell of an incident that he lived through as a child. His father was a veteran of World War II. In fact, his father had been forced to endure the Baton Death March and was held prisoner by the Japanese for a long period of time.One day when our preacher friend was about ten years old, he and his father went to enjoy the great American past-time. They went to watch a baseball game. As the game was gearing up to begin, the announcer came online and introduced the singer who would be performing the national anthem. As the singer moved toward the microphone, the crowd stood to honor the flag and the anthem. The entire crowd took to their feet except for a few small groups of disrespectful people...A small group of men who were seated directly in front of our preacher and his father, continued goofing and carrying on as before. As the anthem sounded throughout the stadium, these men refused to show any signs of respect or courtesy.The preacher's father was i...
By: The Watchman
Can we question their Patriotism now???
2008-04-10 21:31:00 Another in a long list of disgusting posts byDUmmie diarists. This time they had the audacity to question if the US should be banned from the Olypucs. This is beyondthe pale and to compare the US to China in utterly...
By: Stix Blog
Liberal Double Talk: Patriotism-Love of country or love of socialism
2008-04-09 20:26:00 I read Joe Klein's article on Barack Obama's "patriotism problem" and heard Michael Medved interview Eric Liu, the writer of a short book on progressive patriotism. Klein and Liu make the case that liberals can be as patriotic as conservatives, which is fine. What's laughable is their insistence that progressives are the truer patriots. Their reasoning: 1. True patriots want what's best for their country and their fellow Americans and support policies that help Americans as a whole instead of just oneself or one group. Additionally, true patriots show appreciation for what the government has given them. 2. Government is good. Leftist policies help Americans, offering opportunities that Americans wouldn't otherwise have. Wealthy people disproportionately benefit from government (have more to appreciate). 3. Therefore, a true patriot votes for bigger government and progressive taxation. Right. As if people were less patriotic before the Johnson administration. The above art...
By: Asymmetric
Obama Seeks to Affirm His Patriotism
2008-04-07 13:48:00 BUTTE, Mont. (AP) - Barack Obama wants to make something clear: He loves America. After a series of incidents that prompted questions about his patriotism, the Democratic presidential candidate is peppering speeches with explicit statements on his love of country. “I love this country not because it’s perfect but because we’ve always been able to move it ...
By: TexasFred's
A Gift From Our Grandfathers
2008-03-29 16:26:00 This landed in my email box this morning. I have to say, it grabbed me in the heart. I don’t know why I’m such a sap when it comes to this country and things like this really get to me, but they do. Taken in 1918, this picture is of 18,000 soldiers at Camp Dodge, Iowa ...
Boosting GI Bill benefits could hit military roadblock
2008-03-29 11:24:00 WASHINGTON ? For Sen. Jim Webb, it’s a question of fairness: Why don’t veterans of today’s armed services get the same benefits the GI Bill provided “the greatest generation” after World War II? Actually Senator, the answer is pretty simple, Vets have always been handed the slick end of the stick, and you know that, perhaps ...
By: TexasFred's
I desire an end of Patriotism
2008-03-25 09:02:00 Rev. Jeremiah Wright | Salon We are now five years into a war that may outrank Vietnam as the most pointless and disastrous one in our history. George W. Bush and his neoconservative brain trust conceived that war, but they were only able to push it through because the American people, their political leaders and the mainstream media signed off on it. And they did so because they were in the grip of the fearful, vengeful, patriotic frenzy that swept the nation after 9/11. Without 9/11 and America's fateful reaction to it, there would be no Iraq war. Every day that the war drags on is yet another indictment of that self-righteous, unthinking "patriotism."I remember the dark days after 9/11, when it was proclaimed that by refusing to be patriotic, by refusing to smile and be friendly to your neighbors, or by refusing to go out and buy a new car, you were allowing the enemies of America to claim victory. I remember having to be very careful at my job, which was a customer service ty...
By: Markism Explored
patriotism and the student
2008-03-18 21:53:00 The gentle woman gracefully poised her small white sock covered toes together. She was politely covering her teeth from an emerging giggle before she took in a breath and paused. A slightly extended forefinger was a subtle leader for her hand which guided a semblance of sable strands of hair away from her face. They moved with the patience and deliberateness I had seen her use to steer her child from misbehaving when we strolled one afternoon after the cessation of a lesson. With the unruly tresses now tucked safely behind her ear, she took a deep breath. I knew that the elegant movements were signals that she was about to say something thoughtful, and her exposed ear beckoned me to listen intently. She let her ebony eyes fall to the white socks demurely before speaking quietly. “Patriotism,” she said, lingering on the word. I readily noticed she pronounced an “l” instead of an “r”. Ignoring this mistake for the moment was not only polite given...
Patriotism Police after 9/11 - DONT CRITICIZE THE PREZ [Digg]
2008-03-02 06:55:00 Head of CNN: "There was 'almost a patriotism police' after 9/11 and when the network showed [things critical of the administration's policies] it would get phone calls from ... the administration" |
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