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The [[Roman]] poet [[Horace]] wrote "Dulce et decorum est pro Patria mori", which means "It is sweet and seemly to die for one's country."<ref>Horace, ''Odes'' (iii 2.13)</ref> Later, American satirist [[Ambrose Bierce]] would write "In Dr. Johnson's famous dictionary patriotism is defined as the last resort of a scoundrel. With all due respect to an enlightened but inferior lexicographer I beg to submit that it is the first."<ref>Ambrose Bierce, The Devil's Dictionary</ref> Later still, [[World War I]] [[British]] infantryman and poet [[Wilfred Owen]] would mock Horace's words by describing a soldier dying a particularly gory death on the battlefield, and saying "My friend, you would not tell with such high zest / To children ardent for some desperate glory, / The old Lie: Dulce et decorum est / Pro patria mori."<ref>Wilfred Owen, Dulce Et Decorum Est</ref> | The [[Roman]] poet [[Horace]] wrote "Dulce et decorum est pro Patria mori", which means "It is sweet and seemly to die for one's country."<ref>Horace, ''Odes'' (iii 2.13)</ref> Later, American satirist [[Ambrose Bierce]] would write "In Dr. Johnson's famous dictionary patriotism is defined as the last resort of a scoundrel. With all due respect to an enlightened but inferior lexicographer I beg to submit that it is the first."<ref>Ambrose Bierce, The Devil's Dictionary</ref> Later still, [[World War I]] [[British]] infantryman and poet [[Wilfred Owen]] would mock Horace's words by describing a soldier dying a particularly gory death on the battlefield, and saying "My friend, you would not tell with such high zest / To children ardent for some desperate glory, / The old Lie: Dulce et decorum est / Pro patria mori."<ref>Wilfred Owen, Dulce Et Decorum Est</ref> | ||
| + | However, [[liberal]]s are the most likely to lack patriotism.<ref>Multiple references: | ||
| + | *Bleau, Hannah (July 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/04/round-up-democrats-reveal-they-dislike-celebrating-america-after-all/ Round-Up: Democrats Reveal They Dislike Celebrating America After All]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 4, 2019. | ||
| + | *Byas, Steve (July 4, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/32780-lack-of-pride-in-america-not-surprising-after-years-of-liberal-propaganda Lack of Pride in America Not Surprising After Years of Liberal Propaganda]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 4, 2019. | ||
| + | *Feehery, John (July 8, 2019). [https://thehill.com/opinion/columnists/452091-feehery-the-lefts-patriotism-problem Feehery: The left's patriotism problem]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 8, 2019. | ||
| + | *Bauer, Gary (August 6, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/america-defamed America defamed]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 7, 2019. | ||
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| + | *Byas, Steve (July 15, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/immigration/item/32852-u-s-flag-removed-by-vandals-at-colorado-ice-facility-during-protest-against-planned-raids U.S. Flag Removed by Vandals at Colorado ICE Facility During Protest Against Planned Raids]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 15, 2019. | ||
| + | *Richardson, Valerie (July 12, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/12/protesters-deface-us-flag-fly-mexican-flag-over-ic/ Protesters deface U.S. flag, fly Mexican flag over ICE facility in Colorado]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 13, 2019. | ||
| + | *York, Byron (August 17, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/columnists/new-goal-for-new-york-times-reframe-american-history-and-target-trump-too New goal for New York Times: 'Reframe' American history, and target Trump, too]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 17, 2019. | ||
| + | *[https://www.theepochtimes.com/its-embarrassing-that-the-new-york-times-is-doing-this-conservatives-react-to-the-nyt-1619-project_3048174.html ‘It’s Embarrassing That the New York Times Is Doing This’: Conservatives React to the NYT ‘1619 Project’]. ''The Epoch Times'' (from ''The Daily Caller''). August 19, 2019. Retrieved August 19, 2019.</ref> A 2019 WalletHub survey<ref name="wallet">Adam McCann [https://wallethub.com/edu/most-patriotic-states/13680/ 2019’s Most Patriotic States in America] Retrieved July 24, 2019.</ref> (see below) found that the three most unpatriotic states were [[California]], [[New York]] and [[New Jersey]]. These are left-wing states with "Democrat trifectas"—Democratic control of the Governorship and both houses of the legislature.<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (June 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/06/26/study-3-least-patriotic-states-run-democrats/ Study: 3 Least-Patriotic States Run by Democrats]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 26, 2019.</ref> | ||
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| + | Some liberal politicians have made explicitly unpatriotic comments in public,<ref>Shaw, Adam (August 18, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/08/18/top-2020-democrats-under-fire-for-collective-bashing-america-after-cuomo-gaffe.html Top 2020 Democrats under fire for 'collective bashing of America' after Cuomo gaffe]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 18, 2018.</ref> and they have even criticized patriotic designs on police cars for not being "inclusive" enough or "representing" of them.<ref>Huston, Warner Todd (April 14, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/04/14/patriotic-red-white-blue-police-car-lettering-sparks-backlash-california/ Patriotic Red, White, and Blue Police Car Lettering Sparks Backlash in California]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 14, 2019.</ref><ref>Ernst, Douglas (April 15, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/apr/15/patriotic-police-vehicles-too-aggressive-for-lagun/ Patriotic police vehicles too 'aggressive' for Laguna Beach critics; city council to hold vote]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 15, 2019.</ref> Liberals also frequently, and falsely, claim that patriotism is synonymous with [[racism]].<ref>Fajardo, Hector (July 6, 2019). [https://humanevents.com/2019/07/06/patriotism-is-not-racism/ Patriotism Is Not Racism.] ''Human Events''. Retrieved July 6, 2019.</ref> | ||
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| + | Patriotism is effectively synonymous with [[nationalism]], though [[Marxists]], [[communists]], and [[globalist]]s all have tried to redefine the terms as opposites.<ref>Gregor, A. James (November 18, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/11/18/gregor-the-false-dichotomy-of-nationalism-versus-patriotism/ Gregor: The False Dichotomy of Nationalism Versus Patriotism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 18, 2018.</ref> While globalists sometimes claim otherwise, globalism stands in opposition to patriotism.<ref>Wright, Morgan (November 28, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/technology/418617-high-techs-globalism-is-slowly-killing-patriotism High tech’s globalism is slowly killing patriotism]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 28, 2018.</ref> | ||
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According to a 2017 [[Barna Group]] poll, between 70–90% of Americans agreed with six different aspects of American patriotism analyzed.<ref>Adelmann, Bob (December 26, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/constitution/item/27805-heartening-results-from-latest-poll-on-patriotism Heartening Results From Latest Poll on Patriotism]. ''The New American''. Retrieved December 26, 2017.</ref> They are: | According to a 2017 [[Barna Group]] poll, between 70–90% of Americans agreed with six different aspects of American patriotism analyzed.<ref>Adelmann, Bob (December 26, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/constitution/item/27805-heartening-results-from-latest-poll-on-patriotism Heartening Results From Latest Poll on Patriotism]. ''The New American''. Retrieved December 26, 2017.</ref> They are: | ||
* Individual rights come with personal responsibilities; | * Individual rights come with personal responsibilities; | ||
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The article said that the survey "revealed much that remains positive, especially among the younger generation", and described the results as "heartening". | The article said that the survey "revealed much that remains positive, especially among the younger generation", and described the results as "heartening". | ||
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There were 13 criteria in the survey, listed below. The first four are considered "Military Engagement", and the other 9 are considered "Civic Engagement". | There were 13 criteria in the survey, listed below. The first four are considered "Military Engagement", and the other 9 are considered "Civic Engagement". | ||
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*Civics Education Requirement | *Civics Education Requirement | ||
| − | The study also correlated the results with the states' political leanings ("red" vs. "blue", as determined by the results of the 2016 Presidential election. It found the "red" states are generally more patriotic than "blue" states. | + | The study also correlated the results with the states' political leanings ("red" vs. "blue"), as determined by the results of the 2016 Presidential election. It found the "red" states are generally more patriotic than "blue" states. |
According to the metrics listed above, the top 6 most patriotic states, starting with the most patriotic, were New Hampshire, Wyoming, Vermont, Utah, Idaho, and Wisconsin. Of these, five have Republican Governors and one has a Democratic Governor. Four have Republican-controlled legislatures and two have Democrat-controlled legislatures. | According to the metrics listed above, the top 6 most patriotic states, starting with the most patriotic, were New Hampshire, Wyoming, Vermont, Utah, Idaho, and Wisconsin. Of these, five have Republican Governors and one has a Democratic Governor. Four have Republican-controlled legislatures and two have Democrat-controlled legislatures. | ||
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The 6 least patriotic states, starting with the least patriotic, were | The 6 least patriotic states, starting with the least patriotic, were | ||
New Jersey, New York, California, West Virginia, Texas, and Connecticut. Of these, two have Republican Governors and four have Democratic Governors. Two have Republican-controlled legislatures and four have Democrat-controlled legislatures. | New Jersey, New York, California, West Virginia, Texas, and Connecticut. Of these, two have Republican Governors and four have Democratic Governors. Two have Republican-controlled legislatures and four have Democrat-controlled legislatures. | ||
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* "Today, we need a nation of [[Minutemen]], [[citizen]]s who are not only [[preparedness|prepared]] to [[Second Amendment|take arms]], but citizens who regard the [[Bill of Rights|preservation of freedom]] as the basic [[duty|purpose]] of their daily life and who are willing to consciously work and [[sacrifice]] for that freedom." – President [[John F. Kennedy]] | * "Today, we need a nation of [[Minutemen]], [[citizen]]s who are not only [[preparedness|prepared]] to [[Second Amendment|take arms]], but citizens who regard the [[Bill of Rights|preservation of freedom]] as the basic [[duty|purpose]] of their daily life and who are willing to consciously work and [[sacrifice]] for that freedom." – President [[John F. Kennedy]] | ||
| − | + | * "When the great Tao is forgotten, [[good]]ness and [[piety]] appear. When the body’s intelligence declines, cleverness and knowledge step forth. When there is no [[peace]] in the [[family]], [[filial piety]] begins. When the country falls into chaos, patriotism is born." - [[Lao Tzu]], ''[[Tao Te Ching]]'', Chapter 18, [http://taotechingme.com/chapter-18-when-the-great-tao-is-forgotten|Stephen Mitchell] translation. | |
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
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{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
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[[Category:Patriotism|*]] | [[Category:Patriotism|*]] | ||
[[Category:Oath Keepers]] | [[Category:Oath Keepers]] | ||
[[Category:Veterans]] | [[Category:Veterans]] | ||
Revision as of 01:42, September 3, 2019
Patriotism means love or devotion and duty to one's country or homeland. The word patriot comes from Latin; the root is the same as that of "father": pater; also French patrie.
The Roman poet Horace wrote "Dulce et decorum est pro Patria mori", which means "It is sweet and seemly to die for one's country."[1] Later, American satirist Ambrose Bierce would write "In Dr. Johnson's famous dictionary patriotism is defined as the last resort of a scoundrel. With all due respect to an enlightened but inferior lexicographer I beg to submit that it is the first."[2] Later still, World War I British infantryman and poet Wilfred Owen would mock Horace's words by describing a soldier dying a particularly gory death on the battlefield, and saying "My friend, you would not tell with such high zest / To children ardent for some desperate glory, / The old Lie: Dulce et decorum est / Pro patria mori."[3]
However, liberals are the most likely to lack patriotism.[4] A 2019 WalletHub survey[5] (see below) found that the three most unpatriotic states were California, New York and New Jersey. These are left-wing states with "Democrat trifectas"—Democratic control of the Governorship and both houses of the legislature.[6]
Some liberal politicians have made explicitly unpatriotic comments in public,[7] and they have even criticized patriotic designs on police cars for not being "inclusive" enough or "representing" of them.[8][9] Liberals also frequently, and falsely, claim that patriotism is synonymous with racism.[10]
Patriotism is effectively synonymous with nationalism, though Marxists, communists, and globalists all have tried to redefine the terms as opposites.[11] While globalists sometimes claim otherwise, globalism stands in opposition to patriotism.[12]
Contents
The Barna Group poll on American patriotism
According to a 2017 Barna Group poll, between 70–90% of Americans agreed with six different aspects of American patriotism analyzed.[13] They are:
- Individual rights come with personal responsibilities;
- Proud to be an American;
- Believe in and obey the Constitution;
- Committed to carrying out your individual civic duty;
- Willing to die to protect our freedoms; and
- Defending and living by the rules and ways of life described in the Constitution, whether you agree with them or not.
The article said that the survey "revealed much that remains positive, especially among the younger generation", and described the results as "heartening".
The Wallethub Poll
A 2019 WalletHub survey examined patriotism in detail on a state-by-state level.[5]
There were 13 criteria in the survey, listed below. The first four are considered "Military Engagement", and the other 9 are considered "Civic Engagement".
- Average Military Enlistees per 1,000 Civilian Adults Between 2012 & 2017 (No Prior Service)
- Veterans per 1,000 Civilian Adults
- Active-Duty Military Personnel per 100,000 Civilian Adults
- Share of Civilian Adult Population in Military Reserves
- Share of Adults Who Voted in 2016 Presidential Election
- Share of Adults Who Voted in 2016 Primary Elections
- Volunteer Rate
- Volunteer Hours per Resident
- AmeriCorps Volunteers per Capita
- Peace Corps Volunteers per Capita
- Trial- & Grand-Jury Participation per Civilian Adult Population
- Share of Residents Who Participate in Groups or Organizations (Civic Life)
- Civics Education Requirement
The study also correlated the results with the states' political leanings ("red" vs. "blue"), as determined by the results of the 2016 Presidential election. It found the "red" states are generally more patriotic than "blue" states.
According to the metrics listed above, the top 6 most patriotic states, starting with the most patriotic, were New Hampshire, Wyoming, Vermont, Utah, Idaho, and Wisconsin. Of these, five have Republican Governors and one has a Democratic Governor. Four have Republican-controlled legislatures and two have Democrat-controlled legislatures.
The 6 least patriotic states, starting with the least patriotic, were New Jersey, New York, California, West Virginia, Texas, and Connecticut. Of these, two have Republican Governors and four have Democratic Governors. Two have Republican-controlled legislatures and four have Democrat-controlled legislatures.
Conflicts With Pacifism
In rare cases patriotism has been a source of conflict for Christians in wartime. While their nation may call on them to do their patriotic duty, many Western pacifists believe that New Testament advocates nonviolence.
Many western conservative Christians feel that patriotism does not conflict with Christianity as in their view their countries' political systems are based upon Christian principles. However, this argument is dubious. With the possible exception of Vatican City, no nation can truly be labeled "Christian", and given that people of other religious dispositions are allowed to vote - and these are numerous - it is unreasonable to expect a "Christian" outcome.
Quotes
- "In the beginning of a change, the patriot is a scarce man and brave — hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds however, the timid join him. For then it costs them nothing to be a patriot." – Mark Twain
- "It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace–but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death! – Patrick Henry, March 23, 1775
- "Today, we need a nation of Minutemen, citizens who are not only prepared to take arms, but citizens who regard the preservation of freedom as the basic purpose of their daily life and who are willing to consciously work and sacrifice for that freedom." – President John F. Kennedy
- "When the great Tao is forgotten, goodness and piety appear. When the body’s intelligence declines, cleverness and knowledge step forth. When there is no peace in the family, filial piety begins. When the country falls into chaos, patriotism is born." - Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching, Chapter 18, Mitchell translation.
See also
- American Patriots
- Founding Fathers
- Veterans and Oath Keepers
- Essay:Conservative quotes on American patriotism, preparedness, firearms and religion
- Nationalism
- Sociology of "atheism is un-American" view
External links
- 13 Patriotic Quotes from America’s Founding Fathers, Breitbart News.
- What Liberals Say - Category: Patriotism, Accuracy In Media
References
- ↑ Horace, Odes (iii 2.13)
- ↑ Ambrose Bierce, The Devil's Dictionary
- ↑ Wilfred Owen, Dulce Et Decorum Est
- ↑ Multiple references:
- Bleau, Hannah (July 4, 2019). Round-Up: Democrats Reveal They Dislike Celebrating America After All. Breitbart News. Retrieved July 4, 2019.
- Byas, Steve (July 4, 2019). Lack of Pride in America Not Surprising After Years of Liberal Propaganda. The New American. Retrieved July 4, 2019.
- Feehery, John (July 8, 2019). Feehery: The left's patriotism problem. The Hill. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
- Bauer, Gary (August 6, 2019). America defamed. Washington Examiner. Retrieved August 7, 2019.
- Byas, Steve (July 15, 2019). U.S. Flag Removed by Vandals at Colorado ICE Facility During Protest Against Planned Raids. The New American. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
- Richardson, Valerie (July 12, 2019). Protesters deface U.S. flag, fly Mexican flag over ICE facility in Colorado. The Washington Times. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
- York, Byron (August 17, 2019). New goal for New York Times: 'Reframe' American history, and target Trump, too. Washington Examiner. Retrieved August 17, 2019.
- ‘It’s Embarrassing That the New York Times Is Doing This’: Conservatives React to the NYT ‘1619 Project’. The Epoch Times (from The Daily Caller). August 19, 2019. Retrieved August 19, 2019.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Adam McCann 2019’s Most Patriotic States in America Retrieved July 24, 2019.
- ↑ Rodriguez, Katherine (June 26, 2019). Study: 3 Least-Patriotic States Run by Democrats. Breitbart News. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
- ↑ Shaw, Adam (August 18, 2018). Top 2020 Democrats under fire for 'collective bashing of America' after Cuomo gaffe. Fox News. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
- ↑ Huston, Warner Todd (April 14, 2019). Patriotic Red, White, and Blue Police Car Lettering Sparks Backlash in California. Breitbart News. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
- ↑ Ernst, Douglas (April 15, 2019). Patriotic police vehicles too 'aggressive' for Laguna Beach critics; city council to hold vote. The Washington Times. Retrieved April 15, 2019.
- ↑ Fajardo, Hector (July 6, 2019). Patriotism Is Not Racism. Human Events. Retrieved July 6, 2019.
- ↑ Gregor, A. James (November 18, 2018). Gregor: The False Dichotomy of Nationalism Versus Patriotism. Breitbart News. Retrieved November 18, 2018.
- ↑ Wright, Morgan (November 28, 2018). High tech’s globalism is slowly killing patriotism. The Hill. Retrieved November 28, 2018.
- ↑ Adelmann, Bob (December 26, 2017). Heartening Results From Latest Poll on Patriotism. The New American. Retrieved December 26, 2017.
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