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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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And if you are one of those arm-chair jingoists who thinks it's fun to kill foreigners, just keep that thought in mind when you have to pay $10 a gallon for gasoline and the economy comes crashing down on your head. A bunch of jingoists running around like their national pride is at stake. Zirin profiles many of the heroes who have stood up to the bigots in the stands and in the suites, or who have taken on the jingoists. |
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