As a German, every time I hear Americans openly embrace unquestioning patriotism (or equate patriotism with blind loyalty to the government -- and no, conservatives ragging about the "nanny state" and questioning Obama's nationality or religion don't count if you also sport "Support Our Troops" bumper stickers and pledge allegiance to a piece of cloth), I cringe a bit.
Over the years I've learned to pay less attention to it, but especially with Bush the rhetoric was exactly the kind that rang all the alarm bells. Every time I see a new president be elected into office my only thought is "Please don't become Hitler".
If there's anything scarier than the US, it's the US at war. And since 9/11, the US is de-facto perpetually at war.
Over the years I've learned to pay less attention to it, but especially with Bush the rhetoric was exactly the kind that rang all the alarm bells. Every time I see a new president be elected into office my only thought is "Please don't become Hitler".
If there's anything scarier than the US, it's the US at war. And since 9/11, the US is de-facto perpetually at war.