larkenrose (70)in #patriotism • 8 years agoPatriotism, an AbominationThe ultimate travesty that comes from the belief in political “authority” is not that it helps evil people to commit…lecrazycanuckeh (57)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationVery insightful and as always @larkenrosegikitiki (60)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an Abomination... but ... it's a day that Americans are allowed to light fireworks while really, really drunk. That has to be worth something. :-)mandireiserra (66)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationWell said! To me, July 4 is a day where genocide is glossed over in favor of fireworks. It's like, "here, more beer…anarchospace (55)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationGeorge Carlin said it best:celsius100 (54)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationYeah. It is such a joke. It is all about the programming. To quote a famous german man (Col Klink) ..."You vill do…steemdream17 (44)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationLive free or die trying... That's the American way. Thanks for sharing :)sversus (42)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationDefinitely )sixteen4narchist (4)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationAmericans are the worst for this.pinball-wizard (45)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationYou definitely have a point.annex (44)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationAgree... great article. I am proud to be American but we still got work to do!moneyapp (25)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationFourth of July signify freedom and that freedom come at a price, the youngsters in America doesn't realize what they…dragonanarchist (64)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an Abomination@larkenrose This article rules, babe (or doesn't, because you don't want to rule anyone :P)! Yeah, it's hard for me…fraenk (62)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an Abominationwell said, I agree very much! you might enjoy the snarky undertone in my Happy ID Post , too. sorry for the shameless self-plug ;)steembg (30)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationSad true. All good personal qualities like camaraderie,, loyalty, honor etc. are used against us. (If you wish, read…marina8 (40)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationWhat a great spectacular and honest article thank yousmall1axe (50)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationGood read and viewpoint , people are made scared of real freedom , so they confuse it with being save . They think a…oussama16 (35)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an Abominationniice post man !! and good luck for other postslarkenrose (70)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationI'm not sure who you are referring to, but the U.S. military doesn't fight for our freedom. Ever. In fact, they work…gifmaster (59)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationPatriotism doesn't bring anything good to humankind because it divides us. I refuse to love my country more or less than any other country.texcentric (37)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationIs America perfect? No. However, it is no worse than any other country in this sense. Any country that has the amount…talanhorne (67)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationI find such ignorance astonishing. Perhaps the miracle of the American Revolution means nothing to you. Perhaps you…naveedunjum1 (40)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationLove for one's country is important but in our world it is just being used by politicians to control and manipulate…waykiwayki (46)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationIt's all one big mind control psyop. I mean, independence from what exactly? Lol.alioops (42)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationAmerican citizens, as with ALL citizens are definitely not free. So to celebrate liberation from oppression in to…vibeof100monkeys (58)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationGreat post. I've always been perplexed by these independence celebrations around the globe. Freedom from what exactly…smokebox (-6)(1)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an Abominationfollow meflauwy (73)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationAs a German I am on the other side of the patriotism spectrum. We have been indoctrinated over and over again that…weq (50)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationThe 4th of July: Another mythical holyday the servants to the matrix use as an excuse to get drunk, eat dead…joshsigurdson (76)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationGreat work as always Larken! :)practicaleric (66)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationPatriotism is a double edged sword. Some good things are done in its name and also some atrocities are done in its…zeidlitwhips (51)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationVery well put article. Precise, thought provoking and very true.big-ken-nj (29)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationBut, only if you live in a state where fireworks are leagal :-(.rajaolah (-6)(1)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an Abominationvote backfarrukh8 (-6)(1)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an Abominationdamgooglefrueh (44)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationAmazing contribution to the steem. I have similar thoughts about patriotism. Thank you very much for sharing. Upvoted and resteemed ! Greetsjustoneopinion (40)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationAgreed.i-am-zol (34)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationQuite a lucid and poignant article. Globalism in inevitable, but you can't blame the masses for clinging to the…rhader (40)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationRIP, this guy was a HERO of mankindrhader (40)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationThe vast majority of people that died for this country did so for oil, conquest, political gain. Get a grip, your…charles1 (68)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationLoving your country is great however obeying a a dictator or sick leadr to wipe out other people in the name of…evanrvoss (67)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an Abominationonedayatatime (33)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationAlthough I disagree with the American foreign policy proceeding the Korean War(i.e. Vietnam, Iraq) the US did play a…coincentrado (57)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationNo freedom of speech, worship, property or self-defense. It'd be great if it were true, and there might be a little…pal (61)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationReading this is feels like people have a chance to not kill each over in nuclear war. So would you agree that…anarchospace (55)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationAmerican imperialism is at least 120 years old. Ask people in the Philippines - they too fought a war of independence.lukeadams (25)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an Abomination"Perhaps you despise the freedoms of speech" No...no he doesn't at all, but I can tell you are about to despise his…radiasi (51)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an Abominationhi fren you votes good end post you nicemuhammaddanar (26)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationVery goodothmanesl (48)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationYou’re pretty right it’s an abomination thanks a lot for sharing and keep on posting :)healthiswealth (67)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationDepressing to me to Larken. Use the public fool system and become a citizen. Citizens are Slaves controlled by…marina8 (40)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationI think patriotism is mean when you stay in your country and defend your country and your territory not go out there…marina8 (40)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationNo thank you Global Citizens I am not for globalism good neighbors have a good boundaries and respect for each other…louisdollas (40)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationThe earlier the political elites of different nations of the world understands that ''no teeth that bites the hand…andy2007 (38)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationToday, let's just take a moment and say thank you :)larkenrose (70)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationWell, thanks for giving such a clear example (albeit by accident) of the profound confusion that "patriotism" creates.…larkenrose (70)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationBy the way, before proclaiming how great "freedom of speech" in the U.S. is, make sure you're not talking to someone…gingyptian (47)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationCouldn't have been explained better @larkenrose. Me for myself I don't get it, what are these imaginary borders put…larkenrose (70)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationPride OR shame based on an accident of birth is silly. The notion that Germans should feel bad, or that Americans…gingyptian (47)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationWell if that's ur reply to this post. Then you're missing this post's whole core point. Please read it again and…larkenrose (70)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationI wonder what you would say to some carjacker, pointing a gun in your face and demanding your keys, if he said to you…erelas (42)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an Abomination"Think they have", little check here, did someone censor what you just typed?larkenrose (70)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an Abomination1 - Before you cheer too proudly about Hitler being defeated (which was mostly accomplished by Russia, not the U.S.)…serggioc (49)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationI believe that patriotism is a bit stupid indeed but.. that's what we have all over the world. Another excuse for…syehlah (64)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationThanks for sharing @larkenrose, good post, I hope your days are fun.hamzaoui (55)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationWell done post You deserve for getting Upvote from me. I appreciate on it and like it so much . Waiting for your…moneyapp (25)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationIf you say the United States Army never fight for the freedom. You are entitled to your opinion. But I think you…myroadtours (47)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationYou're entitled to your opinions but not your won facts. It just seems to me the word moral is deeply rooted in…larkenrose (70)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationThere wasn't a United States Army at the time of the revolution. There wasn't even a COUNTRY. It was the people of a…raherbs (30)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationAn amazing article...TRUTH!kozak (54)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an Abominationhappy fourth of july to all Americans ,When you visit Japan you can buy with bitcoin and scan to make purchases…chrisstov (25)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationTruth is, nowadays, politics don't have anything to do with patriotism.talanhorne (67)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationAnd you're a buffoon who spews talking points. Get over yourself.talanhorne (67)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationMaybe you should spend some time in North Korea or Saudi Arabia. Then you can tell me how we don't have freedoms here…talanhorne (67)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationAmericans are the most free people in history. And love of country is no abomination.talanhorne (67)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationCertainly. And there can be many different ideas about what patriotism entails. But when the author of the above…passion-ground (63)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationI’m not patriotic toward the imperial, corrupt, and coercive course the United States has opted to take for the past…talanhorne (67)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationYou compared people waving the American flag today to those people who waved the Nazi flag during WW2, as if there…talanhorne (67)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationYou are nothing.talanhorne (67)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationBased on larkenrose's own responses to my reply, it seems I interpreted the article exactly as the author intended.finnian (58)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationEarly Americans didn't love their country though. They loved individual liberty. My "country" is liberty.…finnian (58)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationThat's like cheering for your tax farm over another. People should be patriotic to causes, not places.finnian (58)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationWell, only certain fireworks, for we wouldn't want you to hurt yourself. /sarcfinnian (58)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationDone? I respectfully suggest it is still doing it.finnian (58)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationAgreed. How easily people are controlled, right? It is a lie. We should defend and support ideals worth defending…texcentric (37)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an Abomination"No, authoritarianism is not inevitable, and no, it's not okay just because it's familiar and common." I never said…finnian (58)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationNation states are just like religions and economies. They are just another chess piece for the oligarchs to control…dawg-boy (57)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationWow! You put a lot of my thoughts on Independence day into words... As a vet I have helped pay the price, and for…finnian (58)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationTry not to tread all over other people in the process however.finnian (58)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an Abomination"Any country that has the amount of talent, resources and power that the U.S. has accumulated would commit no less the…finnian (58)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationThere's no reason to replace a smaller tyranny with a larger one. We are individuals and our liberties are not…finnian (58)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationYeah, Americans think they are free because they are not the victim of the latest police shooting, kidnapping, etc.…finnian (58)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationAs soon as one person or a group of people tell another person what they can or cannot do, it is a system that must be…minnowbooster (73)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an Abomination@gingyptian got you a 3.37% @minnowbooster upvote, nice! Want a boost? Click here to read more!finnian (58)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationEven changing the name is part of the problem. It is "Independence Day" as in the day a people declared their…finnian (58)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationThat's where we're headed unfortunately. I just hope it isn't a nuclear one, but it probably will be. Continue to…finnian (58)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationI thank my grandfather who died actually fighting and killing fascists. These days though? That's not happening.finnian (58)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationYep, for those who do not know what it is, please search for the term, "Voluntaryism." Consent and cooperation are…dive-diva (41)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationTHANK YOU!!!! As a PROUD Marine Corps wife, I was disgusted at this person's post. When that person said that our Flag…gingyptian (47)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationWell after I've seen his response, my view couldn't be any clearer and I stand by my words friend. Ask any 3rd world…variously (48)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationI no longer like dollarvigilante seeing he resteemed this garbage of a post! Some of these supposed unpatriotic types…texcentric (37)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationThe reason you missed that "Corporatism and fascism and elitism are "okay" in my reply is because that is not what I…marina8 (40)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationI think we're way too late in the process to preserve what we had we have to have a highly educated individualistic…gingyptian (47)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationWell why do you see this post as garbage? I don't think what he said touches any inch of his patriotism to the irony…finnian (58)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationRight, just ignore all the bad things the government is doing. That makes everything OK.wetrocks (25)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationI live currently in SW Missouri and the only place that might beat the average yokel around here for "patriotism" are…coincentrado (57)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationThis is Steemit, not America. I'm not saying any country in particular is doing better than America, this is not a…gduran (70)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationOne thing I can say, you managed to make a lot of people feel uptight with your article. As I am not from the US…voluntarismrules (49)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationThis is fun for us Voluntaryist to read, but the Statist won't get past the title.texcentric (37)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationIgnore??? How am I ignoring them when I just pointed them out in my previous comment? Talking to you is like talking…eliyahu (40)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationYou nailed it Mr Horne; See the ranking of such idiotic dogma? Is it reasonable? Absolutely not, but profitable maybe.…flauwy (73)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationYes, there surely are, all around the world. And don't forget the supposedly 10% of psychopaths withouth any empathy.gingyptian (47)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationGuess why overseas terrorism was born?stevenlytle (41)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationHow is an economy a means of control?slickhustler007 (56)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationWe as humans are creatures of habit. As kids we are programmed in elementary school with the pledge of…finnian (58)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationOne based on debt has no element of control? I suppose if a true free market economy actually existed you could say it…johnnie (41)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationMaybe telling the truth is real patriotism.finnian (58)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationTake the USA's as a good example. It is based off consumer spending, and the majority of that spending in financed…arvictpacheco (36)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationMany times the politicians with au power of conviction and the strength they have in society with simply their image…parker.hammer (45)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationI agree man, there's nothing wrong with loving where you're from, and I think that july 4th 1776 was probably a very…parker.hammer (45)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an Abominationthat's really not true at all. the people that want oil conquest and political gain aren't the ones dying for it.…parker.hammer (45)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationAmerica isn't the only country out there that's free and has to go out killing people for reasons the corrupt media…francescolalumia (25)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationWell written post with a very clear and honest message (my opinion). Sadly patriotism (as well as politics, Trump…larkenrose (70)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationThat's an amusing comment, since your entire original comment was a recitation of self-contradictory, emotional…larkenrose (70)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationAgain, you could use more actual information and less mythology. Franklin, Jefferson and Washington all OPPOSED the…larkenrose (70)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationSo as long as somewhere else is worse, it's blasphemy to point out injustices and oppressions here? Interesting…larkenrose (70)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationNow you're just being delusional. The U.S. is not the most free country in the world, not economically, not socially…larkenrose (70)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationTake all the umbrage you want. The U.S. military kills more innocents every year than all the other "terrorists" in…larkenrose (70)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationCourtesy of the brave U.S. warriors for freedom and justice:larkenrose (70)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationA few relevant, choice words from the founder of the Nazi Gestapo: "Naturally, the common people don’t want war;…larkenrose (70)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationActually, you NOT being from the U.S.--and so not having spent your life bombarded with the U.S. nationalist…baah (61)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationPerhaps the miracle of the American Revolution means nothing to you. Perhaps you have a point, but we don't have a…revelationquotes (68)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationThe one true way to honor our Independence Day is to Serve! Too many of our veterans have made the ultimate sacrifice…baah (61)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationEvery unlawful order followed is the soldiers fault. Each and every time. Each unlawful order an officer follows is…baah (61)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an Abominationbaah (61)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationPearls to swine is Two Time Medal of Honor, most decorated Marine General Smedley Butler, who wrote about his experience: War Is A Racket.baah (61)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationMost Decorated Marine, two time Medal of Honor, General Smedly Butler would disagree. Many Infantry would also.baah (61)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationTruly Free you are not.baah (61)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationYou believe that the Nazis weren't freedom loving people, or do you think that Internment Camps for Asian Looking…larkenrose (70)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationYou didn't read the article, did you? Volunteering to be a hired gun for politicians is pretty much the least useful…baah (61)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationTwo examples, to qualify the state of the world? People have had anarchy for over two thousand years in Zomia, a…steemitqa (64)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationThis is correct.baah (61)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationAs free as the natives that they enslaved and killed?tidnull (47)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationBut ethnic groups and nations have achieved the preservation of their traditions, their values, and their…eliyahu (40)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationIt would be kind of narrow minded to think that all of anything can be categorized in one way or the other don't you…jimmyhunter (40)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationIt.BLOWS.MY.MIND that those with whom I share this country lick the boots of authority---completely blind to the fact…dragonfire (25)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationThis is my country as much as it is yours. maybe more and the truth of the 4th being Independence Day is…mattclarke (68)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationHe's an apostate from your religion, which is why you can't just click on something else and go about your day.deepwaterscrypto (45)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationYes, why there's nothing like a bit of patriotism to keep the war machine well oiled for the banker wars.deepwaterscrypto (45)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationBut you get to fly cool planes, and drop real bombs. Beats the any video game!deepwaterscrypto (45)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationStarting a revolution over tyranny is real patriotism. Remember the founding fathers. What did they do? Especially…deepwaterscrypto (45)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationYes the Elite our hoping to have AI robot soldiers to fight their wars in the future since too many people are waking…deepwaterscrypto (45)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationA true sign of an awakened soul. Yes yes it's all a banker wars racket.variously (48)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationFail! You're the one licking boots of an anarchist, so therefore he does not speak or sound like the revolutionaries…theluckytj (29)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationGreat post, love it. I said it a little differently (and not as well-written) in my own post today. Thanks for your consciousness.andyleeparker (36)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationWell done! I hope to achieve your level of writing/photos in future posts.mattclarke (68)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an Abominationcharles1 (68)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationYou are correct, unfortunately many people dont think that waybitacer (55)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an Abomination"how greatful the people of those foreign countries are to have our military's support and defense from true terrorists" wtf?gingyptian (47)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationAnd much more dead innocent citizens would disagree too.trisun (45)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationWAR were no one win but the BANKERS we don't need war to have peacekaarel (49)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationLong live patriotism!!john-gpr (59)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an Abomination...honestly sounds like repeated rhetoric. Like many arguments the more you insist on repeating the more some will…earworm (57)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationGreat post.manonlescaut (50)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationIf you have nothing to be proud about or you are too weak to work towards something worthy then well, yes national…belerophon (56)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationCraig Wright thinks the "system" is trying to take over Bitcoin.anarchospace (55)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationMy issue is this: patriotism/nationalism, being a fan of a particular football club, etc...it's a form of…ricko66 (65)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationTo me patriotism is a good thing, I am french and since my country enter E.U. the well thinker politician made war to…paulie2coins (50)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationHa, you can always tell who the conservatives are by their ignorant commenting. They validate a lot of the content of…sukhvir (36)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationHello Friend Great Information uploaded by you Please see my post under the title "Please Check the POST" &…johncongdon (42)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationActually Canada pretty much follows both the Great Britain and US party line, after all we are their biggest trade…danielbez01 (40)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationHi Larken. I have read your book, The most dangerous superstition, which I found interesting. I consider myself a…ianneate (31)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationWhen ever there is a Memorial Day there's always innocent people been killed in the act of so called justice, No one…cmoljoe (53)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an Abominationsuperkrish (51)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationNice post upvoted and followed......please follow back at @superkrishkyriacos (71)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationBeing proud about being born in a specific country is like being proud for having a human body.arcange (73)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationCongratulations @larkenrose! Your post was mentioned in my hit parade in the following category: Comments -…baah (61)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationInstead of putting words into my mouth, the person that jumped onto the Ad Hominem to gang up with the first attacker…onevoluntaryist (34)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationTranslation: "You upset me with your facts. I can't refute them or explain their relevance because I am overwhelmed by emotion."onevoluntaryist (34)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationIf I get conned, it's partly my fault. I am responsible for my ignorance and my mistaken decisions. When the invasion…tabzjones (53)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationMy response to this post is too long to post in a comment, there is that much wrong with it. I just can't .... If…onevoluntaryist (34)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationI mark the beginning of the US Empire at the invasion by the Northern states into the Confederacy. This was a denial…jonathanramsay (25)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationReally? You think you live in a free country? That's cute.jonathanramsay (25)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationYou really should rethink the reasons for your husband being in a foreign nation. None of what he did was in defense of America.onedayatatime (33)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationWhat is freedom for you?eliyahu (40)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationAh so you expect everyone to be able to read between the lines of what you write? I thought you might be a man who…timcrypto (41)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationGreat post larkenrose , I am following you. Happy 4th USA!onevoluntaryist (34)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationNo one knows how we are going to achieve civilization. It is a work in progress. But we have history to tell us what…onevoluntaryist (34)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an Abomination"...moral is deeply rooted in religion..." For most, not me. It never was, and never will be. My morality developed…aarond01 (25)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationThis is sad, very sad. Patriotism isn't about loving your government, it's about loving your country, and what it…revelationquotes (68)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationI understand where tge persons coming from. I do understand tgat different people and different cultures have a…aarond01 (25)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationPatriotism isn't love for a country's government. It's love for the country. You can hate the government and love your…onevoluntaryist (34)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationWhere does your "moral superiority" come from that allows you to preach "lose your arrogance and learn some…aarond01 (25)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationSuch ignorance. Do you know why the Marines were created? Do you know where the term "Leather-neck" came from? The…caspell (52)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationMy country Venezuela is a current example of stupid fanaticism and unreal patriotism.nenad-ristic (63)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationI find patriotism a very strange idea, partially as a result of moving around a lot as a child (I am currently on…onevoluntaryist (34)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationGeorge found a movement and was drafted by those without political authority to take military leadership, as if…stan-ivanov (36)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationPatriotism, like being a fan of a sports team or joining clubs feeds the basic human need of acceptance and belonging…larkenrose (70)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationWell, thanks for helping to inspire an upcoming article. You do what so many people do, lumping together a bunch of…larkenrose (70)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationThe U.S. is a war-mongering tyrant that invades countries for resources. Indoctrinated Americans are pretty much the…tabzjones (53)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationI think you misunderstood me. I never said anything about the Constitution in my article. To be perfectly honest I…baah (61)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationNo, I expect people to read what I wrote, and not read into what I wrote, or in between what I wrote, which is the…baah (61)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an Abominationbaah (61)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationNo why or how, just agreement that the ad hominem was justified, the lowest scum of the lowest scum. See the…aarond01 (25)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationThere is no right to secede.aarond01 (25)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationYou and the author of this shit post, and many of the commentators here, have completely failed to understand what…aarond01 (25)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationAnyone who's mind is still on the same plane as reality understands that the My Lai massacre does not represent the…parker.hammer (45)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an Abominationyou have a good point, I was typing something like "it's not their fault they're easily manipulated" but stopped haha…parker.hammer (45)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an Abominationthanks for correcting me, I had no idea, I guess I was wrong to assume they were substantially more peaceful. i'm…parker.hammer (45)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationI can't even go fishing 1 day out of the year without having to pay $30 for a licenseeliyahu (40)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationYou did not differentiate from the "all" when you said "War Is A Racket" and your ad hominem excuse is most…eliyahu (40)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationIndeed, turn all that around and direct it at the original post of deformation in "Patriotism" and you will have a very conclusive point...eliyahu (40)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationThe use of ellipsis/omission was used to say the conversation is not closed... By the way was your reply about war in…baah (61)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationWhy would I? I told you the name of a mans's work. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and your Hero has…gingyptian (47)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationFirst of all Thank you for civilized reply friend. I didn't imply that the west created terrorism in anyway or…baah (61)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationThe subject isn't the article itself, I brought up that to exemplify your actions, to weigh your words and question…gingyptian (47)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationAin't the these same terrorist organizations were funded and trained by your tax money and war professionals :)baah (61)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationNobody said anything about War In General Being A Racket. Do you have a problem with the phrase War is a racket, I…talanhorne (67)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationTell that to the multigenerational concentration camps in North Korea. Taxes and regulations may be onerous, or even…baah (61)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationOmission is used to NOT SAY something. Instead of relying on people interpreting your omissions and effectively…baah (61)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationWhy do you need to say/imply that the conversation is not closed, ever? Are you saying that if someone replies back…talanhorne (67)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationHere's a fact: American patriots destroyed Nazism, liberated the prisoners of concentration camps, and freed Europe…parker.hammer (45)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an Abominationi'm not saying fighting evil is bad, but fighting evil to sustain evil is. they use causes aginst evils to justify their evilstalanhorne (67)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationYour hallucination is noted.talanhorne (67)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationYour cognitive dissonance is noted.baah (61)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationIf someone forces you to blow yourself up or they murder all of your relatives in a slow torturous way, and you…parker.hammer (45)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an Abominationare you just stating scenarios to encourage my mind to work through and find insight? that's how it feels…steveitt (53)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationBonhoeffer was a patriot. Hitler was a nationalist. Anyone can wave a flag in a crowd. Few are willing to do what is…steveitt (53)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationBefore the Nazi flag was waved, the German flag had to be ousted, and books burned. Be careful what you wish for! The…wyzz2020 (36)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationAgreed...tidnull (47)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationI believe that 99% of the time, those "fighting for our freedom" (in the US) aren't fighting for the continued…blucollarallstar (33)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationMerica. Grab Her By the Pussy! Stand and fight. You can still have guns in Merica. More than I can say for your…blucollarallstar (33)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an Abominationyessir........Freedom is a state of mind and a process I believe. I'm going to need you to become my comment editor. well putblucollarallstar (33)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationMericablucollarallstar (33)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationI'm an Okie but I still like TEXAS so I voted you up. I love trolling anarchist. I can't seem to reason with these…matthewtiii (60)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationThere were brilliant minds behind this whole thing. They figured it out psychologically and scientifically. Separate…matthewtiii (60)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationHere is a fact: Nazi Germany was largely funded and supported by American businessmen and bankers. Otherwise, there would have been no WW2anarchospace (55)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an Abomination100% agreed!matthewtiii (60)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationIn basic training in 1989, we had a whole class on following illegal orders and Nuremburg was heavily discussed. It is…maloneap (25)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationInteresting perspective. What I find fascinating is the idea that "Independence Day" truly was an act of defiance…rocking-dave (57)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationCarlin really put is best...michael-kahunka (46)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationNow Carlin would have drained the swamp, RIP.eliyahu (40)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationIt's all about that ancient primeval will for survival, don't you get that? We can not expect to just go around doing…davidfar (70)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationThey are also happy for this : this woman is free after judge in the USA , and they let her go after all she did …onedayatatime (33)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an Abomination"Freedom/slavery begin in the mind, not some dictate."..........Tell that to the women and children being trafficked…larkenrose (70)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationMost American gun owners are proud to be "law-abiding taxpayers," meaning they gladly and proudly obey and pay tribute…larkenrose (70)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationSo you're sticking with the Nuremberg defense? All the evil crap done by the U.S. military isn't their fault, because…blucollarallstar (33)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationI'm glad to know that. No need to be an unarmed victim. There is no doubt most Merican gun owners are obedient…tidnull (47)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationI agree @anarchospace the national pride that we are told to feel on July 4 is more of a covert mobilization effort to…anarchospace (55)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationI used Americans as an example, but I was speaking in general. I have many friends in the Balkans and I can tell you…talanhorne (67)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationYour tin-foil-hat conspiracy theory is noted.talanhorne (67)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an Abominationlarkenrose (70)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationWow, you really got goose-stepping there at the end. I'm guessing you also think it's crazy and evil when Muslims kill…blucollarallstar (33)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an Abominationmy post jumped off that thread you were on and ended up here. I was just being one of your boys in the back of the…talanhorne (67)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationThanks for clarifying.tidnull (47)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationForgive my ignorance, but does love of freedom/ respect for one's fellow man negate nationalism? People like to live…tabzjones (53)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationYou are completely missing @eliyahu's point and you are doing so for no other reason than to garner an escalated…eliyahu (40)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationAre you threatening me with death Sir? Am I presumed to be slaughtered for my post? So you bought into all that…eliyahu (40)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationThank you so very much Ms / Mrs @tabzjones I do appreciate your wisdom as well as your appreciation for truth. My…mabre (50)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an Abominationmichael2319 (38)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationLooks like you are a politics. It's dangerous if i never upvoted you. :p Upvoted & Followed !santos88 (39)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationGREATterrybrock (71)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationAnother good 'un, Larken! Damn, you're good, buddy. Thank you for sharing this and keep up the good work, my friend!alioops (42)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationI completely agree. The other thing that infuriates me in the very same vein is that most people don't want to change…catdotexe (56)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an Abominationmy theme song for the 4th of july:booster (68)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationThis comment has received a 0.08 % upvote from @booster thanks to: @hamzaoui.chantha (51)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationI like your post that is very useful.lasseehlers (69)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationI agree with you on that nationalism, statism and government is a evil. It was Stefan Molyneux who convinced me about…jjyeshua (54)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationThis article Is a deception, supporting the Rothschild's who are trying to destroy patriotism and the love of America.…magnus4g63 (38)in #patriotism • 8 years agoRE: Patriotism, an Abominationskirtspy (25)in #patriotism • 7 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationThanks for providing some balance.steemitboard (66)in #patriotism • 7 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationCongratulations @larkenrose! You have received a personal award! Happy Birthday - 1 Year on Steemit Happy…joshuaatiemo (57)in #patriotism • 7 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationYes patriotism is slavery.stickycj (60)in #patriotism • 7 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationI've always felt this way but never really knew why, until i read your article. Thanks @larkenrosevianovalife (40)in #patriotism • 7 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationAbsolutely correct and my fellow country men/women still believe this crap that Germany started 2 world wars where in…vianovalife (40)in #patriotism • 7 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationWhy don't you travel to Syria and Iraq and say hello to all the war victims that great US has brought "democracy" to.…flyfisher (53)in #patriotism • 7 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationWell written and couldn't agree more! Patriotism is a dangerous game. How do your fellow, real world country-people see your views?lukeadams (25)in #patriotism • 6 years agoRE: Patriotism, an AbominationDid the Germans once express an exceptional love of their nation?