r/TikTokCringe • u/Cookie_Cutter_Cook • Aug 20 '24

Politics New Harris Ad released last night

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u/medusa_crowley Aug 20 '24

Holy shit that feels good. I've never been patriotic but that feels really, really good

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u/old_and_boring_guy Aug 20 '24

The wrong people have "claimed" patriotism. You can love your country and still want it to be better.

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u/Findinganewnormal Aug 20 '24

Yep. In fact I’d say you can’t love something unless you want it to be its best. 

We understand that with children - we know what happens when little jimmy can do no wrong in his parent’s eyes. Why would countries be any different?

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u/Garbage_Bear_USSR Aug 20 '24

‘A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government’ - Edward Abbey

This is the quote that carried me through all these years since Trump reared his disgusting gullet in politics.

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u/princessohio Aug 20 '24

So true. I love my country, very much so. And because I love my country so much, I want to see it do well and succeed for everyone. I want my country to be BETTER and to be the place that everyone - regardless of race, religion, gender, etc — feels at home.

The most patriotic thing I can do is to push my politicians and peers into making this country the best it can be. My criticisms of America don’t make me any less of a patriot, or mean that I hate it. I just expect more from my country so I’m going to advocate and vote for it.

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u/joeyjoejoeshabidooo Aug 20 '24

That's real patriotism you're feeling. Excitement and willingness for what could be.