"What did my father have? Okay, I know I'm a white guy, okay? I know, I'm not saying anything but that. My father was not considered a white guy. He was considered an ethnic, okay? He had that other thing going. He was an other. And he hated it. And he hated the people who got to decide that, and who kept opportunities from him. So he was a real one, okay? But he loved the fucking country."
"Here's my point: Why are people surprised when they see an American flag on my truck, or in front of my house? Why were the Democrats okay with that becoming a party symbol for the GOP? he asked rhetorically. You are absolutely right, and every political philosopher has only agreed with you that dissent and criticism of your government is one of the strongest forms of patriotism. I don't even think that's really an open question."
Progressive lawmakers and activists are characterized as expressing greater hatred for aspects of the United States than affection for the nation overall. A contrasting family experience is described in which an ethnic father faced exclusion yet retained strong love for the country. The American flag has become a partisan symbol, prompting questions about why visible patriotism provokes surprise. Dissent and criticism are affirmed as powerful forms of patriotism, while a need for balance between critique and expressions of national pride is emphasized. Fighting systemic and cultural injustices is framed as driven by belief in the country's potential.
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