The Triumph of Blue Patriotism

When Barack Obama took the stage at the We Are One concert at the Lincoln Memorial on Sunday, he signaled not only the arrival of a new administration to Washington but the arrival of a patriotism that looks new but isn’t. Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Derek Hawkins - Jan 21, 2009 - 1:18 AM PST
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by Patricia L'Herrou - Jan. 22, 2009

an analysis on red/blue divisions related to our history of race relationships which the writer believes has culminated in a real change of patriotic expression aided by president obama's many references to the the symbols and substance of our democractic beginnings. many historical event references used to make his point..

after the last 8 years, watching the inaugural events, i was thrilled to tears to see so many of the hundreds of thousands of this country's ... More »

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by Dwight Rousu - Jan. 21, 2009

The commentary is insightful, informative, and mildly inspiring. A good read.

The nationalism and patriotism themes are good public fodder to push back on the reich wing faux unique claims to patriotism. The remaining ... More »

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by Derek Hawkins - Jan. 21, 2009
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by Fabrice Florin - Jan. 21, 2009
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by Kenneth Sibbett - Jan. 21, 2009

A well researched article that tackles the "who are the real patriot's" questions that are raised daily by the people like Rush and Hannity. Fox news has already slammed Obama and his policy's that he hasn't even proposed yet.

I believe Obama will have a little longer than "the first hundred days." after all it took W. eight years to screw it up.

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