Originally Posted by Dubs
That's not what I think it means. I think it means having pride in your country, and being proud of where your from, or currently reside. And to constantly bash said country, is to negate patriotism on your own part.
No it isn't.
Edward Abbey is quoted as saying "A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his goverment."
I'm not positive that Abbey really said it, but the quote really illustrates the point. When Richard Nixon orchestrated a break-in at the Watergate Hotel and the subsequent coverup, was it unpatriotic to impeach him?