What is Patriotism Patriotism according to Merriam Webster is defined as "devotion or love for one’s country." I believe this definition does not capture the true essence of the meaning of patriotism. This definition would be outstanding‚ if there were no other conditions factored in this complex equation‚ but it seems that patriotism is a double edge sword. So often more a persons loves their country‚ the more they hate every one who is not of their country. In other words they tend to become
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Patriotism is kind of strong passion which inspires one to serve one·s country. As one part from the society in Malaysia‚ we should always show loyalty and gratitude to our country. However‚ in Malaysia‚does the people really love or respect the country? Based on the facts in Malaysia‚newspapers and television news broadcasts have been full of calls by government ministers and officials for greater patriotism in the country. Malaysians‚ it seems‚ do not love Malaysia enough.Regarding this important
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Speech (for VE): Patriotism What is Patriotism? Some say‚ it is just a word. A word without an importance in the English language. And really? They also used it as a form of jokes and goofing around with friends. But what does it really mean? Patriotism is devoted love for ones country. That’s according to the dictionary. But to ourselves‚ what does it really mean? For me‚ it is our care and love for our country‚ it is somehow related to the meaning by the dictionary. But for me‚
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basically promised the impossible to a nation of people who were in desperate‚ starving‚ loss of credibility‚ and utterly defeated at the mercy of the nations to help them. This lead to people picking up hope and voting for the Nazi party. Another reason why Hitler was able to make the Nazi party popular was because he bought a newspaper stand‚ and he was able to publish his ideas‚ and the fact that he was particularly good at art may have helped him with advertising posters and propaganda. He also had
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people. That everyone has their own type of music with different rhythm‚ life‚ language and heritage and that you need to learn how to be more open and adaptive to the world around us . Part A) Task 2 Why are names so important when it comes to heritage and identity? Names has always been important‚ not only for knowing whom you are‚ but to also have an identity
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FEATURE Why Business Analysts Are So Important for IT and CIOs A new Forrester report sheds light on this little known‚ often misunderstood but critical liaison role that can unite the business and IT on enterprise projects‚ systems development and business strategy. By Thomas Wailgum Follow CIO | Apr 16‚ 2008 8:00 AM PT For two decades‚ the CIO has been viewed as the ultimate broker between the business and technology functions. But while that may be an accurate perception in the executive boardroom
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Patriotism DOES one become patriotic because he or she supports his or her country’s president or government? Or conversely‚ is one guilty of being unpatriotic because he or she does not support the current head of state and administration? This talk about patriotism is among the myriad of issues that forced themselves into the public arena during President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s visit to New York earlier this month. On one hand‚ supporters of Mrs. Arroyo accused those who were attending
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Unlike Eisenhower’s brinksmanship‚ Kennedy’s flexible response took the focus away from nuclear weapons and reemphasized conventional forces as the best tool for undertaking limited and covert operations against the USSR. 2. The Space Race was so important to the US because it showed that the US possessed a better space program compared to that of the USSR and because it showed the relative strength of the US compared to the USSR. 3. In terms of the space race and the Cuban Missile Crisis‚ Kennedy
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GRE AWA ISSUES WITH ANSWERS - VERY IMPORTANT Present your perspective on the issue below‚ using relevant reasons and/or examples to support your views. "Patriotic reverence for the history of a nation often does more to impede than to encourage progress." • Love and support for one’s country is a good thing. Must be understood that no country is perfect and it can become better. In this way‚ patriotism can impede progress. • Patriotism can be taken too far‚ if Americans only purchased American
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What makes a patriot? People through the ages have carried out both horrible and wonderful acts under the banner of patriotism. How then are we to define it? The concept of patriotism is just as debated and relevant today as it was during the Civil War. If our nation is to survive its current challenges‚ the definition of a true patriot must be clear. So‚ what is true patriotism? Only 57 percent of U.S. citizens over 18 described themselves as either “extremely” or “very” patriotic in a study
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