The Emotion of Patriotism
by James Quillian, Economist, Political Analyst, Natural Law

Patriotism is an emotion, not a derivative of deep thinking  or even superficial thinking’s.

Emotions as good, as they may feel,  serve as tools others can and do use to manipulate people.

To say “I am an American Patriot” is the equivalent of saying I am an angry American. Leaders love patriots. Patriots are useful resources. No one needs to present a sentient argument to a patriot.  No need to convince a patriot of anything. Just tell them to jump off a cliff for the sake of their country, and they will do it.
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