‘Apollo 11’ Is A Momentous Documentary Of A Cold War Triumph
‘Apollo 11’ is mythical and patriotic, but does not eschew the hard science that was required to get Americans on the moon.
The Debate Over Nationalism Is A Debate Over The West’s Future
Liberals fail to understand and anticipate the desire of normal people to feel passionately about the flag their forefathers fought for.
Macron Is Picking A Fight With Trump Out Of Empty Arrogance
Trump and Macron alternate between clashing with and fawning over one another, because although they are quite different people, they seek similar goals.
John McCain Epitomized A Dedication To His Country All Americans Should Share
Sen. John McCain’s first and most important allegiance was always as an American. ‘No association has ever meant more to me than that,’ he said, when conceding the election of 2008.
Can Democrats Ever Rediscover Their Patriotism?
A New York Times op-ed argues Democrats must stop ceding love of America to the GOP, but how much do they really love it?
If You Don’t Believe In Limited Self-Government, You’re Not An American Patriot
America is not whatever you want it to be. America is not freedom from worry. It is not free stuff from the taxpayer. It is not a guarantee that you will be successful in life.
Forcing Athletes To Stand For The National Anthem Is Stupid, Not Patriotic
Professional sports are overrun with schmaltzy patriotic displays that are not at all necessary and definitely should not be required for athletes.
How Russia’s Olympics Ban Evaporates The Illusion Of Nationalism
Russia’s total ban from the upcoming Winter Olympics is a warning about the illusions of Vladimir Putin’s style of chest-thumping nationalism.
The Left’s Hypocrisy On Tarring Mike Pence For Leaving That Colts Game
Vice President Mike Pence attended the Indianapolis Colts hosting the San Francisco 49ers game Sunday. After the national anthem, Pence left. Cue Twitter mobs.
Donald Trump Isn’t Fighting A Culture War But A Cultural Revolution
Ross Douthat is mistaking the new American cultural revolution for a mere culture war about petty things like standing for the national anthem.
Trump Should Target The NFL’s Special Legal Privileges, Not Players’ Politics
We likely wouldn’t be having this conversation if the NFL had to operate under the same rules as any other billion-dollar corporation.
5 Problems With The NFL’s National Anthem Protest
For many people, these national anthem knees simply come off like people being jerks about the national anthem because they don’t like President Trump.
NFL Protests Are The Dead End Of ‘Resistance’ Culture
The NFL protests have cleverly put the ‘Resistance’ on one side and President Trump on the other—along with the national anthem, the flag, and military veterans.
Ken Burns’ New Vietnam War Documentary Speaks For Silent Soldiers Like My Father
Despite his liberal, pacifist inclinations, my father answered his country’s call during the Vietnam War, and worked as a U.S. Army medic.
New York Times Says Happy Birthday To America With Most New York Times Hot-Dog Tasting Ever
It’s almost 4th of July. What better way to celebrate than to taste a bunch of hot dogs and confirm every preconceived notion anyone outside your immediate circle has about you?
What A Divided America Can Learn From Veterans About Loving Our Neighbors
It’s my humble opinion that New Yorkers, generally among our most highly educated, paradoxically understand among the least.
Yes, Frederick Douglass Was An American Patriot
By conscientious study and reflection, Frederick Douglass acquired a strong and proud American patriotism that he would retain for the rest of his life. Two Harvard professors say otherwise.
Trump’s ‘National Day Of Patriotic Devotion’ Is Creepy As Hell
Politicians have no business directing or defining patriotism for the rest of us. That goes for Barack Obama. And also for Donald Trump.
Flag-Burning Is A Terrible Idea. But So Is Banning The Practice
Donald Trump tweeted that flag burning should lead to harsh consequences. He’s wrong, but so are those on the left who denigrate America and her symbols.
Like Our Veterans, Americans Are Ones Who Draw A Line In The Sand
If my country is going to tell me how to pray, America ceases to be America, and I cease to wear this flag with pride. That is this soldier’s line in the sand.
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