tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-192903164206626018.post1855761118232558170..comments2023-10-31T07:23:38.101-04:00Comments on Musings of a Madman: The Profitability of Patriotism...Musing Madmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06440317878587644101noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-192903164206626018.post-15657363066927577722010-02-13T23:43:48.769-05:002010-02-13T23:43:48.769-05:00Yup. You pretty much summed it up. I, too, am disi...Yup. You pretty much summed it up. I, too, am disillusioned with the state of things in my country and for that, have been accused of being unpatriotic. I don't know when acknowledging a problem with your country became equal to hating your country but it has, at least in the minds of the small-minded. Thanks for sharing. Where about's in the Deep South are you? I have a friend that is also a liberal atheist and since we left her there has been hard up for like minded people. We were such a minority down there. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-192903164206626018.post-50051446416696375622010-02-08T22:30:06.749-05:002010-02-08T22:30:06.749-05:00I agree with you 0_0I agree with you 0_0parry hotterhttp://freefont.lipssclub.com/harry-potter-font.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-192903164206626018.post-90814796928191637092010-02-07T13:18:36.355-05:002010-02-07T13:18:36.355-05:00Ok. Let's see if I can sound coherent here...*...Ok. Let's see if I can sound coherent here...*climbs back on my soap box*<br /><br />This whole patriotism thing? Well it depends on how you look at it. Realistically it can be viewed and points can be made from both sides. Our military consider themselves patriots and I believe that is the true definition of the word. THAT is how the word should be used. THEY are patriots. Those of us that support them? Patriots. Willing to die for your country? Patriots. Then end.<br /><br />Now. Sarah Palin. Ugh. I hate to admit I was so excited when John McCain chose her. (Is now the time to mention I attended a McCain rally and was a county delegate last year? No, ok, won't mention it). I have changed. She was WORST thing to happen to the republican party. Ever. Hands down. The fact that we are now saddled with seeing her and with her being the face of the republican party is enough for me to know I am no longer considered a republican. <br /><br />Both sides consider their views to be the only views. That is part of the problem. The system is broken. Beyond repair. Don't get me started on the tax system. However, the problem is politicians. They preach what their constituents want to hear then head back up to Washington and conform to the "good 'ol boy" system. Term limits are the answer here, I believe. They MUST be held accountable. There are idiots that vote. That is a problem, but what can we do about that? <br /><br />I, too, am disillusioned (if you hadn't gotten that by now-maybe I should have made this a blog post rebuttal). The bullying MUST stop, but we do have to protect our overseas interests, right or wrong, in order for our country to sustain. Albeit for what it is at this point. <br /><br />"The Pershing Way" is absolutely disgusting. It is despicable, abhorrent behavior and should NEVER be referred to as anything less. It is voiced by BOTH sides at times. A lot. <br /><br />I just about completely agree with your next to last paragraph. Too much government is a big part of the issue. Do we really need rules on where people can smoke and can't smoke? When bars must stop serving liquor and more importantly who can and cannot marry? Is THIS the freedoms our country was founded on? NO, it's a bunch of old fogey's forcing THEIR beliefs on us and it's got to stop. <br /><br />That's my response. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04218512451787466943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-192903164206626018.post-55909401418332143312010-02-06T15:24:31.957-05:002010-02-06T15:24:31.957-05:00It's a shame that the love of one's countr...It's a shame that the love of one's country - patriotism - has become so twisted by those whose agenda has nothing to do with the love, compassion, loyalty and empathy towards their fellow countrymen. I always find hope, though, when I hear someone else voice this opinion. It tells me that these ideals aren't completely lost.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02202212892774623935noreply@blogger.com