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 11/11/2004 12:55:15 PM · #1
Although I have not read them myself I gather that there are a lot of political threads on this web sight. With all that is going on in the world and in our country it shows that people feel very strongly about the events that have played out in recent times. In that light, I think we should have a PATRIOTISM challenge so that people can put their passion where their camera is. Thake a picture of something that represents patriotism, advanced editing. Patriotism can be represented by any country
 11/11/2004 01:07:21 PM · #2
Originally posted by puma:
Although I have not read them myself I gather that there are a lot of political threads on this web sight. With all that is going on in the world and in our country it shows that people feel very strongly about the events that have played out in recent times. In that light, I think we should have a PATRIOTISM challenge so that people can put their passion where their camera is. Thake a picture of something that represents patriotism, advanced editing. Patriotism can be represented by any country


Well, there is a Rant going about equal rights for gay and lesbians, a Rant about Global Warming, one about Womans rights, but none about patriotism. Maybe a challenge about civil liberties?
 11/11/2004 01:23:15 PM · #3
I'm not saying that others are not patriotic, but it's americans that brag about it the most. Maybe it's just a monkey see monkey do thing. This is not directed to anyone in specific, but.....all those "patriotic" people out there wearing flags and bragging, when was the last time they did anything for their country? IMO, after September 11th Americans have been brainwashed and the patriotism crazed has caught on. If you're feeling patriotic and feel the need to advertise it, go to your nearest recruiting office and really do something for your country. I'm sick of hearing "I support the troops". What do you support them with? Are you gonna go to Iraq and take their place so they can come home to their families for the holidays? I didnt think so. More action and less talk.

June

PS. No one get offended please. This is just my opinion, take it with a grain of salt.
11/11/2004 03:29:54 PM · #4
Originally posted by chiqui74:
I'm not saying that others are not patriotic, but it's americans that brag about it the most. Maybe it's just a monkey see monkey do thing. This is not directed to anyone in specific, but.....all those "patriotic" people out there wearing flags and bragging, when was the last time they did anything for their country? IMO, after September 11th Americans have been brainwashed and the patriotism crazed has caught on. If you're feeling patriotic and feel the need to advertise it, go to your nearest recruiting office and really do something for your country. I'm sick of hearing "I support the troops". What do you support them with? Are you gonna go to Iraq and take their place so they can come home to their families for the holidays? I didnt think so. More action and less talk.

June

PS. No one get offended please. This is just my opinion, take it with a grain of salt.


I think I understand what you are talking about, and I'm here to tell you that it didn't start after Sept. 11. It's been going on for a long tilme, flared up really big during the decade or so when this country was divided over the war in Vietnam. I think it, in a symbolic sort of way, is one side of a division trying to say "my side is right and yours in wrong". Some politicians, groups and causes feel they can make gains more easily in a divided America.

A Patriotism challenge might be a nice way for people to show that it means something other than just putting a flag bumper sticker on your. car.
 11/11/2004 03:42:49 PM · #5
Patriotism is a very effective political tool. You need to look from the outside to see how effective.
 11/11/2004 05:08:17 PM · #6
Originally posted by keegbow:
Patriotism is a very effective political tool. You need to look from the outside to see how effective.


There is a very thin line between patriotism and nationalism. I can say a lot more about that, but they'd probably have to move this thread to Rant.


11/11/2004 05:21:19 PM · #7


just thought it was relevant
 11/11/2004 05:24:03 PM · #8
Azrifel is on the mark, a very thin line between patriotism and nationalism, indeed.

And Americans certainly don't have a monopoly on the concept. One need only consider how many times Europeans refer to the "motherland" or "fatherland."

A patriotism challenge would definitely be interesting.
 11/11/2004 08:20:31 PM · #9
Please spare Me!!To many are dying for Haliburton already IMO

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