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Edited on Mon Sep-22-03 09:53 PM by Monica_L
He does it by appropriating the word "patriotism" and redefining it for himself.
No, BushCo appropriated the word and now Clark, it seems, is finally explaining (gosh I could just weep with relief) how the word and the concept has been defiled by the Bushies. :thumbsup:
Edited to add Clark's additional remarks on this topic:
democracies run on dialogue. Democracies run on discussion. No administration has the right to tell Americans that to dissent is disloyal, and to disagree is unpatriotic. …
"We need a new spirit, a new kind of, a new American patriotism in this country. … This new spirit of patriotism should be dedicated to the protection of our rights and liberties. … In times of war or peace, democracy requires dialogue, disagreement, and the courage to speak out. And those who do it should not be condemned but be praised."
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