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What is the difference between Patriotism and Propaganda? I say it is only Whether or not you like the country Or idea or person or values- What do you think?

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/5/2018 8:41:00 PM

I think that you are exactly right, and I also think that what you've written applies in every age in every country/nation-state. Well-penned, Michelle! ~ gw

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 8/7/2018 1:27:00 PM

Thanks, gw, glad for your perspective!

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 8/5/2018 7:15:00 PM

They seem very similar to me, but I try to stay out of politics; too much shouting and anger and frenzy for me.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 8/7/2018 1:28:00 PM

I was never politically active until Obama ran in 08 - he was the first president I voted for!

Sand Blown

Date: 8/4/2018 5:10:00 PM

it is not so much 'what' one likes but when, where, why and most of all how that matters

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 8/5/2018 4:20:00 PM

Thank you for your input!

Rico Leffanta

Date: 8/4/2018 3:44:00 PM

The difference is clearly whom is judging you, i.e., "Might is right and justice is the will of the strong", e.g., Jeanne d'Arc, the Inquisition, etc.. Can one choose between Saint Peter at the Golden Gate or God's judgment? "To thine ownself be true!" Aloha! Rico

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 8/5/2018 4:19:00 PM

Thank you for such an intellectual, stimulating response, Rico, given me much to ponder!

Jan Allison

Date: 8/4/2018 3:33:00 PM

Maybe if you asked Mr Trump the question he possibly would give a different answer to the rest of us!:-) hugs Jan xx

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 8/5/2018 4:18:00 PM

I have nothing to say to mr. trump (lower case deliberate!) but thanks, Jan!