1.0 link 102252 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lulu-mickelson/redefining-patriotism_b_102252.html Okay, I'll admit it. I have become patriotic. A word that just a few months ago I would never use to describe myself. In fact, I would most likely grimace at being labeled patriotic and deny such an accusation. The word evoked the taste of slimy Fourth of July potato salad and conjured up images of unquestioning citizens waving American flags. But as I've watched the events of the current election unfold, I have found a new respect, even love,...

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