On the 250th Anniversary, a Call for Patriotic Sacrifice Over Nationalist Symbolism
By
Robert Reich
6h ago· 3 min readenOpinion
Summary
A critical opinion piece arguing that true patriotism on America's 250th anniversary means progressive taxation, fair wages, and collective sacrifice — not flag-waving or nationalist slogans. The author calls out wealthy individuals and corporations by name for failing to contribute their fair share.
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bskyOn the 250th Anniversary, a Call for Patriotic Sacrifice Over Nationalist Symbolismrobertreich.substack.comKey quotes
· 4 pulledThat's not what real patriotism is.
Real patriotism means sacrificing to keep America going.
It means paying taxes proportional to your wealth. I'm talking to you, Donald Trump, and you, Jeff Bezos, and you, Elon Musk.
It means paying your workers a living wage so they can thrive.
Friends,
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