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Those who ALWAYS pick political party over the good of the country are unpatriotic. Are they traitors too? How not?

Posted - May 28, 2017

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  • 53825

    So now you've narrowed the definition of patriotism down to a cubbyhole Rosie-Think. That's rich. 

    People have the right to make their own decisions, even if and when those decisions are contrary to how you think, or how you would decide on the same issues or circumstances.  It's neither automatically right to remain staunchly entrenched in a party line, nor is it automatically wrong. 

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      May 28, 2017 10:02 AM MDT
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  • 6477
    Hmm I say this with kind and honest intent, but I am really not convinced that because one votes for a party they are choosing a party over the good of the country.. I just mean by that that we all have opinions on what's good or bad for the country.. but we cannot really know when we vote.. so I don't think anyone could be labelled un-patriotic without the benefit of hindsight.

    I do think a politician can be actively working against the interests of the country.. and that a pol can be un-patriotic, and I do think people can be short-sighted in who they vote for. And needless to say I think all of those apply in Trump's case. 
      May 28, 2017 10:40 AM MDT
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  • 113301
    Ditto ! Well said Addb. Thank you for your thoughtful reply! :)
      May 28, 2017 11:48 AM MDT
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  • 22891
    not sure, i would hope not
      May 28, 2017 2:52 PM MDT
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