Andrew Beck has articulated a thick version of the assimilation of immigrants (rightly so, in my view) that harkens back to the spirit of Americanization that was prevalent from the Founding to roughly the 1960s. Louis Brandeis, a liberal and political ally of the detestable Woodrow Wilson, expressed this common idea of assimilation in his... Read more about: We Need Patriotic Assimilation The post We Need Patriotic Assimilation appeared first on The American Mind.| The American Mind
There’s a particular kind of person who cheers when the president deploys military forces against American cities over the objections of their elected leaders. They call themselves patriots. They wrap themselves in the flag while applauding the systematic demolition of everything that flag once represented. They claim to love America while celebrating the transformation of […]| Techdirt
Yes, patriotism can be as simple as flying the flag or even reciting the Declaration of Independence on Fourth of July. But perhaps the greatest act of patriotism is something we can do every day: start to initiate or rekindle friendships with people with whom we disagree.| Public Discourse
Promote patriotism & unity through education. Reject divisive ideologies like critical race theory and embrace national pride, protect borders, uphold democracy| Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress...
Unexpectedly, Chesterton on Patriotism from 2021 is one of my all-time top performing posts due to a slow but steady drip of Google Search hits. In 1908, G.K. Chesterton published the following lin…| Economist Writing Every Day
States and Nations don’t exist as such. There are only people. Sets of people living in certain areas, having certain allegiances. Nations won’t change their national policies unless and until peop…| Redtree Times
The Fireside Poets were the best-selling authors of the 19th century. What happened to them and their reputation? The post What Happened to the Fireside Poets? appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
Why do things in threes feel so satisfying? Maybe it’s ancient wisdom – “omne trium perfectum,” Latin for “everything that comes in threes is perfect.” Maybe it’s psychology, our brains wired to notice patterns, and threes are easier to remember. So, in that spirit, here are three links exploring America’s Most Patriotic Brands of 2025 –| Brand Keys
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem "Paul Revere's Ride" was written at a perilous time in American history, when Civil War threatened. The post Longfellow’s “Paul Revere’s Ride”: Creating a National Legend appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
Come, love of country, fill my heart… I do love Britain. I guess I love England more. London most of all. I hope that in my life I’ve honoured the place I live and not disgraced it or undermined it (I support England and GB in sporting events – I fly a little flag on… Continue reading When will I become patriotic?| Bowblog
W.J. Astore The Last Best Hope of America? It’s convention week for the Democrats, which brings me to concerns expressed by a couple of loyal readers. They tell me I’m being too hard on Kamala Harr…| Bracing Views
Long-time followers will recognize this; for you newer followers this post is a variation on a subject I speak about on this day every year. The armistice that ended battlefield hostilities during …| Norm 3.0
Anzac Day is one of those days on the calendar that sparks the strongest emotions, memories, and reflections. This is particularly so for those of us whose family members have served in our armed forces. The Ode, that we recite on Anzac Day, encapsulates my feelings about this day. It commemorates brave and terrible deeds, ... Read more The post We will remember them – Lest we forget appeared first on The Copy Collective.| The Copy Collective
Photo by pollobarba It is my right to be uncommon—if I can. I seek opportunity—not security. I do not wish to be a kept citizen, humbled and dulled by having the state look after me. I want to take the calculated risk; to dream and to build, to fail and to succeed. I refuse to [...]Read More...| RyanWaggoner.com
