patriotism
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Leaving patriotism and morality aside, I would say, “Gee, I don’t trust that.”
From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026
"Compelling citizens to engage in public performances of patriotism is a way of reminding citizens of the regime's overwhelming power," says Paul Goode, professor of Russian studies at Carleton University, Canada.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026
The 59-year-old rode to election victory last month on a wave of patriotism stemming from the border conflict with Cambodia that killed scores on both sides last year and displaced more than one million people.
From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026
Compared to all that stone-faced, enforced patriotism, the apple pie atmosphere of baseball is a breeze.
From Salon • Mar. 18, 2026
During the war, workers throughout the nation, no matter how dissatisfied they had become, demonstrated their patriotism by staying on the job and working harder than ever.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
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