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ChicagoTeamster

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12. Especially for "Patriots" that never served and those whose religion is a political identity, not a spiritual faith.

Reply to Chasstev365 (Original post)

Fri Apr 24, 2026, 09:33 AM

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Johnson was implying that individuals—particularly politicians—use religious rhetoric as a final, cynical shield to justify wrongful actions, distract from misconduct, or gain power when all other defenses fail.

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"Patriotism is the last refuge of s scoundrel." [View all] Chasstev365 Friday OP

Agreed!!! niyad Friday #1

Yeah lonely bird Friday #2

Don't forget patronism...A grifter needs patrons. BattleRow Friday #8

I believe that Christian Nationalism is the generic term. littlemissmartypants Friday #9

I don't think Republicans know the difference between faith and patriotism. They want us all to believe in God Walleye Friday #3

They want us all to believe in their version of a god. OldBaldy1701E Friday #5

God, I remember how haughty and self-righteous they were when they impeached Bill Clinton Walleye Friday #6

He never had any idea what it was. OldBaldy1701E Friday #7

I submit to you sir, that it is the first! Dread Pirate Roberts Friday #4

It's a Holy War. littlemissmartypants Friday #10

I agree, well said PatSeg Friday #11

Especially for "Patriots" that never served and those whose religion is a political identity, not a spiritual faith. ChicagoTeamster Friday #12

Exactly my point! You put it very well! Chasstev365 Friday #14

Orange Jebus is hedging his bet on getting into heaven with last minute religiosity. flashman13 Friday #13

Voltaire Paul-EM Friday #15