What do you consider Patriotism to mean?

[emperus]

And is there a situation where becoming a national of another country means you're not less of a patriot? With all this talk of France and high taxes, I was wondering what patriotism really means.

 

[alzan]

I think Ben Franklin expressed it best, although I'm not sure if he was talking of patriotism:

Loyalty to the country, always. Loyalty to the government, when they deserve it.

I think there are a lot of people who confuse patriotism with nationalism though, which has in the past led to problems.

 

[Kadarin]

Love of one's country, along with loyalty and support for it.

 

[soulcougher73]

Love of one's country, along with loyalty and support for it.

This. Basically its retarded.

 

[DominionSeraph]

+30% draft rate.

 

[shira]

People often confuse patriotism with blind loyalty. A true patriot doesn't hesitate to identity what's wrong with the country, and actively advocates changes that will make the country better.

 

[sportage]

Well, keeping your money off in foreign banks to avoid income taxes and thus avoiding investing in America and supporting American values, could be considered unAmerican?
Oh never mind. I doubt Mittens is posting here, lately.
Someone might pass it on at the next KkK, (ops) RNC gathering.

 

[emperus]

This question truly confounds me. I thought some of the republicans on the board would post. Can you truly be a patriot but become a national of another country so you don't pay taxes? I might be missing something so let me know.

 

[emperus]

This. Basically its retarded.

Why is his statement retarded? How would you define patriotism?

 

[xj0hnx]

This question truly confounds me. I thought some of the republicans on the board would post. Can you truly be a patriot but become a national of another country so you don't pay taxes? I might be missing something so let me know.

If it is solely so you don't have to pay taxes then I would say no, you can't. Contributing to your country is a form of patriotism. Now if you say, got married, and your wife/husband was from another country, and you moved there with them then you could still be a patriot.