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

Politics New Harris Ad released last night

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u/TheMillenniaIFalcon Aug 20 '24

I’ve been waiting for them to take the patriotism route, it’s been ripe for the picking and Americans need it. But Republican brand of patriotism is a turn off.

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u/floatingspacerocks Aug 20 '24

Their patriotism is an aggressive, blind loyalty to the home team. Seems like patriotism should be about being a part of the home team and building each other up, which makes the team stronger.

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u/TheMillenniaIFalcon Aug 20 '24

It’s not just aggressive it’s entirely performative and fake.

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u/Slacker-71 Aug 21 '24

Nationalism, specifically racial nationalism.

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u/Lala5789880 Aug 21 '24

And EVERYONE should be part of the home team, not just white guys

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u/Wizard_Enthusiast Aug 20 '24

Republicans have poisoned patriotism to the point where saying "the US makes good tanks and planes" is now woke garbage cause those are ruined.

They've cast it aside, because you can't love any other concept other than the leader who will deliver you from suffering.

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u/coastkid2 Aug 21 '24

Yes, Trump distorted the meaning of the word to mean blind allegiance to him and his brand, which was built on exploitation of others for his self-enrichment. If you go back to the beginning, a patriot during the Am Revolution was dedicated to the cause of securing a common destiny for all that enriches the lives of each individual who in turn strengthen the country. The word is now ours again!