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Originally Posted by chilcutt
"E cessive partiality for one foreign nation, and e cessive dislike for another, cause those whom they actuate to see danger only on one side, and serve to veil and even second the arts of influence on the other. Real patriots, who may resist the intrigues of the favourite, are liable to become suspected and odious, while its tools and dupes upsurp the applause and confidence of the people, to surrender their interests" ~George Washington
Hmmm, I wonder who ole George was referring to ?
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It is stupid beyond reason to take a single quote to support whatever viewpoint one might have.
This is the method of argument of the True Believer. Whether of Jesus, Muhammad or Marx.
I'll give you a hint as to the complexity. What did Washington mean by "excessive"?
In my opinion, he is describing chauvinism (a term not invented during Washington's time) as compared to the more moderate form of love of country, patriotism. Would you care to quote Washington on his own patriotic zeal?