Why subscribe? Note the kind words of Jay, a new paid subscriber: "I want to be as well-informed as possible while still maintaining a grip on my sanity. I believe you help that effort. Thanks.” Reflections on Patriotism NowIn the wake of President Biden's momentous decision, here are 25 musings on what it means to be a patriotYesterday, a man who loves his county and worries for its future made the tough decision to withdraw from the presidential race and pass the torch to his vice president. In so doing, Joe Biden exemplified patriotism and told us that he believes that Kamala Harris has what it takes to be president, advance the mission of democracy and freedom, and defeat the Republican nominee bent on ending the centuries-old American democratic experiment. The flood of endorsements from leading Democrats, including many of those pitched as potential rivals for the nomination, demonstrates both the desire to coalesce and unify around Harris, as well as the belief that she is best positioned to confront the felonious Trump. It will likely only be a matter of days before enough state party delegates to the Democratic Party Convention commit to pledge their support for the current vice president, solidifying Harris’ place as the presumptive nominee. This passing of the torch in this profound and profoundly dangerous moment in our country’s history got me thinking about the notion of patriotism—both what that love of country looks like and also what the rejection of America and American values looks like. This seemed useful at a time when the Republican nominee falsely portrays himself as the true holder of the American flag and leader of the American cause. What follows are 25 musings on the subject. I hope you’ll add more in the comments section. Patriots are those who:
In the months ahead, the Democrats will need to clearly articulate both what they stand for and what are the stakes of the election. That’s true every four years, but this time that task possesses extraordinary urgency and gravity. Their failure would mean that the increasingly authoritarian GOP will feel at liberty to erode free and fair elections, effectively ending American democracy as we know it. Their success would mean that the country has four more years to turn the page on this dark chapter. It’s up to all of us to prove that love of country can triumph over the hunger for carnage and retribution. We can thank Joe Biden for providing us such a powerful model of patriotism. |
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