Why the attacks on patriotism?

Question

Yes, you can check my history and see I'm a Democrat, but this is aimed at all parties equally.

Why all the questioning of patriotism? Isn't that a silly thing to dig into? I mean, these people gave up a chance at "normal" civilian life to serve in a position that will 100% guarantee every misstep, past mistake, and future gaffe will be plastered all over the local (and possibly national) news outlets. Can we all not agree that takes guts, and that we just have differing opinions about how to best serve??

Answer 1

It is just that many of the politicians, mainly of one certain party, use patriotism to take the place of thinking. They use it to mask that they have no idea how to solve the country's problems and want to do more of the same, helping the rich get richer and hoping enough trickles down so the ignorant will continue to vote them in.

Answer 2

not all, but most are nothing but power hungry individuals who want to run everybodys life, while they want to do as they please. they make law upon law for us, while they seem to think they are above the law. do you think TED KENEDY, NANCY PELOCI, B. BOXER or any number of others are patriotic?  get real.

  

Answer 3

while it must be true that some politicians are driven by patriotism...I think most are driven by greed.

on a different note,

one has to wonder if any of these so called patriots have ever stood a post or fought for anything. there are many ways to serve without being military...but have they?