The Politics of Patriotism
JULY 21, 2008 MONDAY AT 3PM CT

 
 
Samuel Johnson once said that patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel. With Democrats and Republicans waging a war of words over which candidate is the true patriot, how do you weigh in? Join us for what promises to be a lively discussion about the nature of patriotism and its place in this year’s presidential election.

Guest
  • Richard Harwood, founder and president of the Harwood Institute for Public Innovation, author of "Make Hope Real"
  • Ross Douthat, senior editor at The Atlantic Monthly, co-author of "Grand New Party: How Republicans Can Win the Working Class and Save the American Dream"
  • David Frakt, Air Force Reserve Major, lawyer, associate professor of law at Western State University in California
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