The True Patriot
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Government, Civics, Democracy
| Author: | Eric Liu, Nick Hanauer | ISBN: | 9781570618703 |
| Publisher: | Sasquatch Books | Publication: | June 5, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Sasquatch Books | Language: | English |
| Author: | Eric Liu, Nick Hanauer |
| ISBN: | 9781570618703 |
| Publisher: | Sasquatch Books |
| Publication: | June 5, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Sasquatch Books |
| Language: | English |
Over the course of a generation, patriotism in America has been hijacked by the right and abandoned by the left. But the principles and values of true patriotism – country above self, contribution above consumption, stewardship over exploitation, freedom with responsibility, purpose through sacrifice and service, pragmatism, a fair shot for all – are inherently progressive. The True Patriot, written in the pamphleteering style of Thomas Paine (Common Sense), challenges progressives to reclaim patriotism – and spells out just how to do it. This powerful and timely "little red book" combines a manifesto, a ten-principle plan, a model speech, and a moral code. Throughout, it weaves between the words of the authors and excerpts from foundational American texts and speeches, as well as a parade of iconic American images.
Over the course of a generation, patriotism in America has been hijacked by the right and abandoned by the left. But the principles and values of true patriotism – country above self, contribution above consumption, stewardship over exploitation, freedom with responsibility, purpose through sacrifice and service, pragmatism, a fair shot for all – are inherently progressive. The True Patriot, written in the pamphleteering style of Thomas Paine (Common Sense), challenges progressives to reclaim patriotism – and spells out just how to do it. This powerful and timely "little red book" combines a manifesto, a ten-principle plan, a model speech, and a moral code. Throughout, it weaves between the words of the authors and excerpts from foundational American texts and speeches, as well as a parade of iconic American images.
