It was the ol’ lexicographer Samuel Johnson who, condemning the tactics of the Elder Pitt, observed, “Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel.” He was not condemning the true love of one’s country, but hucksters who wrap themselves in their flags to justify self-serving, unpatriotic actions.
Politicos Show Religious Biases
Politicos Show Religious Biases
Politicos Show Religious Biases
It was the ol’ lexicographer Samuel Johnson who, condemning the tactics of the Elder Pitt, observed, “Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel.” He was not condemning the true love of one’s country, but hucksters who wrap themselves in their flags to justify self-serving, unpatriotic actions.