Good piece, Dan. It’s almost as if the promotion (propaganda?) of the tariffs was designed to disinform the populace as to the intended purpose. The not-so-obvious truth is that this administration is intending to cause unrest and confusion in order to insert its own unAmerican agenda. Presidents Jackson and Hoover seem to have had similar intentions with their tariffs.
I would, however, caution you on your use of the word “patriotic” in place of and as a synonym to nationalistic. An important distinction still holds true I would argue between the concepts behind the words.
Kevin, it is so great to hear from you. I love your comment. I appreciate your warning about using "patriot" and "nationalist" in a synonymous way...that was never my intent. I see patriotism as quite different from nationalism. In most cases, nationalism leads to unAmerican behaviors while patriotism is a motivaton to work toward a better union and country. If I didn't make that distinciton clear, then that is my bad...I'll work on it. Thanks again Kevin...I hope you are doing well.
Brilliant essay! I'm sure some of the Cheeto followers could easily be convinced that the Washington Monument was built by GW himself, with a little help from Andrew Jackson & Abe Lincoln.
Good piece, Dan. It’s almost as if the promotion (propaganda?) of the tariffs was designed to disinform the populace as to the intended purpose. The not-so-obvious truth is that this administration is intending to cause unrest and confusion in order to insert its own unAmerican agenda. Presidents Jackson and Hoover seem to have had similar intentions with their tariffs.
I would, however, caution you on your use of the word “patriotic” in place of and as a synonym to nationalistic. An important distinction still holds true I would argue between the concepts behind the words.
Kevin, it is so great to hear from you. I love your comment. I appreciate your warning about using "patriot" and "nationalist" in a synonymous way...that was never my intent. I see patriotism as quite different from nationalism. In most cases, nationalism leads to unAmerican behaviors while patriotism is a motivaton to work toward a better union and country. If I didn't make that distinciton clear, then that is my bad...I'll work on it. Thanks again Kevin...I hope you are doing well.
Brilliant essay! I'm sure some of the Cheeto followers could easily be convinced that the Washington Monument was built by GW himself, with a little help from Andrew Jackson & Abe Lincoln.