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jingoismBlinkered, war-mongering patriotism. The term originated in 1878, when the British prime minister Disraeli developed a pro-Turkish policy, which nearly involved the UK in war with Russia. His supporters' war song included the line ‘We don't want to fight, but by jingo if we do ...’. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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All organized sports promote flag waving, racist enthusiasm, the idolization of sports heroes and the excessive money they are paid. Each day, the previous day's winner had its flag waving atop the Space Needle. These practitioners of what one political operative calls "the dark arts" work somewhat furtively, far from the flag waving, and from the candidate. |
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