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American patriotism too often strikes me as very nationalistic. The 19th century is behind us and we live in an interconnected, interdependent world where we benefit from one anothers strengths and learn from our mistakes. Modern patriotism includes a degree of humility and humblines. Without it it is simply a childish, blind shivinism.

The President in a speach today has referred to the Greatest Nation on Earth. Great, which one is that? What data support this? We are one on many great nations on this planet, we are proud of it, we love, and serve it but we are not above everyone else.

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