Patriotism is an ephemeral motive that scarcely ever outlasts the particular threat to society that aroused it.
Pithy sentences are like sharp nails which force truth upon our memory.
We need a type of patriotism that recognizes the virtues of those who are...
For sure the 'Obamania' that's fast taking hold reflects an incredible thirst for change in global politics and dare I say a wave of optimism that things can be different.
