Partisanship Quote by John Avlon Download Open image “One tell-tale sign of a Wingnut: they always confuse partisanship with patriotism.” — John Avlon ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.8 out of 5 (5 ratings) Copy quoteShare Partisanship Patriotism Tales
If you are tired of partisanship over patriotism, you need to vote for a change in direction. — Jennifer Granholm Copy Share Image
Patriotism is a mystery-intangible, invisible, and yet eternal. — William Jennings Bryan Copy Share Image
Patriotism is one of the unalterable facts of man's nature. It is a virtue if you like it, and a vice if you don't… — Max Eastman Copy Share Image
No patriotism is genuine that is merely partisan or provincial. — William Rainey Harper Copy Share Image
Patriotism is not sentimental nonsense. Nor something dreamed up by demagogues. Patriotism is as necessary a part of man's evolutionary equipment as are his… — Robert A. Heinlein Copy Share Image
“I'll tell you what's wrong with dumb-shit patriotism--it's delusional! It signifies nothing but the American need to win” — John Irving Copy Share Image
While patriotism is often lauded as an unquestionable value, the status of patriotism is a problem for many thoughtful people. It is particularly troublesome… — Stephen Nathanson Copy Share Image
Patriotism is a feeling that grows as you become conscious of your surroundings. — Jubin Nautiyal Copy Share Image
“We see elected officials pounding their chests, saying their vision of America represents the only real patriotism. To them I say that patriotism is… — Dan Rather Copy Share Image
What's different now is that while political leaders used to give talking points to talk radio, now talk-radio hosts are giving talking points to… — John Avlon Copy Share Image
First, I think more Americans need to declare their independence from partisan politics on both sides. The more that Americans declare their independence, the… — John Avlon Copy Share Image
We cannot hope to change human nature. There will always be cranks and conspiracy theorists among us. But we can try to improve things… — John Avlon Copy Share Image
If you only take offense when the president of your party is compared to Hitler, then you're part of the problem. — John Avlon Copy Share Image
Politics follows the lines of physics: every action creates an equal and opposite reaction. — John Avlon Copy Share Image
“Madison’s response is famously expressed in Federalist 10, “The Utility of the Union as a Safeguard against Domestic Faction and Insurrection”—arguing that tyranny of… — John Avlon Copy Share Image
Right now, politics follows the rules of talk radio - using conflict, tension, fear, and resentment to find new recruits. — John Avlon Copy Share Image
But in his Farewell Address, George Washington made it clear that he perceived no greater threat to the American experiment than a partisan demagogue… — John Avlon Copy Share Image
When people tap into this politics of resentment, it usually ends ugly. — John Avlon Copy Share Image
Partisanship is our great curse. We too readily assume that everything has two sides and that it is our duty to be on one… — James Harvey Robinson Copy Share Image
Racial discrimination in elections in Texas is no mere historical artifact. To the contrary, Texas has been found in violation of the Voting Rights… — Ruth Bader Ginsburg Copy Share Image
Truth and facts have to trump partisanship. There has to be something that's true regardless of what your angle is on it. — Steven Soderbergh Copy Share Image
I don't have a 'side'—I'm responsible for what I say and nothing else. — Glenn Greenwald Copy Share Image
Mary Matalin and James Carville have given me more hope when it comes to love and relationships than any romance book or chick flick… — Meghan McCain Copy Share Image
Look, I don't mind if the President sends a budget which he knows is not going to achieve anything. But when he prefaces his… — Charles Krauthammer Copy Share Image
The Congressional Budget Office is a reactionary socialist institution which does not believe in economic growth, does not believe in innovation, and does not… — Newt Gingrich Copy Share Image
“My commitment is to urge us all toward moderation and good will toward fellow citizens. If we can set aside unworthy emotions that deepen… — Jeff Rasley Copy Share Image
I know CNN has taken some knocks lately but the fact is, I admire their commitment to covering all sides of the story, just… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I feel genuinely sorry for those who are so blinded by narrow partisanship that they cannot appreciate Limbaugh's energy, intelligence and satiric skill. They… — Camille Paglia Copy Share Image
