Patriotism is an indispensable weapon in the defense of civilization against barbarism.

If terror groups are to be defeated it is national governments that will have to do so. In nations like India governments will have to call on the patriotism of citizens to fight the terrorists. In a nation like Pakistan the government will have to be persuaded to deal with those in their midst who are complicit.

True patriotism isn't cheap. It's about taking on a fair share of the burden of keeping America going.

One tell-tale sign of a Wingnut: they always confuse partisanship with patriotism.

But my patriotism goes for something beyond what we have. We don't have something that I want to die for - anymore.

In all her history from the formation of the federal government until the hour of secession no year stands out more prominently than the year 1858 as evidencing the national patriotism of Virginia.

Let's give some substance to patriotism. It may take a generation.

The higher American patriotism on the other hand combines loyalty to historical tradition and precedent with the imaginative projection of an ideal national Promise.

America beats on you so hard the whole time. You are constantly being pummeled by other people's rights and their sense of patriotism.

I think the reaction to a World War II situation would be the same today as it was in 1942. Initially people would question but once patriotism got stirred up the whole thing would gather momentum and we'd all pull together.