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'''Jingoism''' is a term used to describe extreme patriotism, especially in the form of a warlike foreign policy. The term is often derogatory. The foreign policy of the United States has been described as jingoist many times throughout history, most recently in reference to how the United States handled the Iraq War.

'''Jingoism''' is a term used to describe extreme patriotism, especially in the form of a warlike foreign policy. The term is often derogatory. The foreign policy of the United States has been described by as jingoist on occasion in history, most recently in criticisms by [[liberals]] of how Republican President [[George W. Bush]] handled the Iraq War.  [[Liberals]] have not used to the term to criticize Democratic Presidents' starting of wars, as in the cases of Democratic President [[Franklin D. Roosevelt]] ([[World War II]]), Democratic President [[Harry S Truman]] ([[Korean War]]) and Democratic President [[Lyndon Johnson]] ([[Vietnam War]]).

The term comes from the now outdated and derogatory noun '''jingo''', which describes one who vehemently supports policies that favor war, especially in the name of extreme patriotism.

The term comes from the now outdated and derogatory noun '''jingo''', which describes one who vehemently supports policies that favor war, especially in the name of extreme patriotism.

[[Category:Foreign Policy]]

[[Category:Foreign Policy]]