Naturally patriotism is a subjective thing. But I think that what most people like to toss around as patriotism is suspect. Waving a flag isn't really patriotism. I think it takes a little more effort than that.

And I don't think it's necessary to call other countries "insignificant" because you don't like ONE person's opinion.

Terry Jones is not entirely joking. This Pax Americana thing is real, reported and has come out the mouths of many in the current administration. Of course, it is just easier to dismiss it, laugh at it, and forget about it. Which will only make things easier.

I don't believe we'll be stopping with Iraq. This is about controlling the middle east, this is not about humanitarianism. That's just a nice line that goes over well.