From Newsweek:
But soon patriotism moved from a comfort to a cudgel. An impulse that had briefly united now often divided, as it did in the past. At the turn of the last century, Samuel Clemens (better known as Mark Twain), who was deemed a traitor for opposing U.S. policy in the Philippines, derided what he called "monarchical patriotism." The old royal idea that "the king can do no wrong," Clemens reported with disgust, had been changed to "our country, right or wrong."
Lots of good stuff in the article, go check it out. I'd say more, but I have to go to the bank.
Posted by Jason at September 8, 2003 09:49 AM