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Frank Rich...I do!
What repeatedly goes unrecognized by all of Mr. Obama’s opponents is that his political Kryptonite is the patriotism he offers in lieu of theirs. His upbeat notion of a yes-we-can national mobilization for the common good, however saccharine, speaks to the pride and idealism of Americans who are bone-weary of a patriotism defined exclusively by flag lapel pins, the fear of terrorism and the prospect of perpetual war.
Reminds me of the quote oft-attributed to Sinclair Lewis (
erroneously, it
appears):
"When fascism comes to America it will come wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross."
My take: the sorts of people who work to convince you of their patriotism and their love of God are those you should be most afraid of.
