by Bryon L. Garner, PhD | Mar 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
While the Western world gleefully cheers about the Ukrainians and their fight against the Russians and excuses Ukrainian perpetuation of racism, I would like to know how many within the West are also willing to share in the suffering as this tragic situation escalates...
by Bryon L. Garner, PhD | Jan 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
“When stupidity is considered patriotism, it is unsafe to be intelligent. The easiest way to solve a problem is to deny that it exists.“Isaac Asimov Patriotism in 21st Century America In its simplest and purest form, patriotism is a strong identification and...
by Bryon L. Garner, PhD | Nov 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
Join me and other scholars as we discuss American patriotism in the 21st century in my special issue of the Journal of Veterans Studies http://journal-veterans-studies.org/
by Bryon L. Garner, PhD | Sep 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
I have shared previously that I am currently climbing my metaphorical mountain to complete my doctorate. Yesterday, I submitted the draft of my dissertation proposal – a project I had been working on since June. As I am sure many of you have experienced,...
by Bryon L. Garner, PhD | Jul 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
Photo by Rakicevic Nenad on Pexels.com “Citizens by birth or choice, of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections the name of American, which belongs to you, in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of...
by Bryon L. Garner, PhD | May 31, 2021 | Uncategorized
What is affirmed or disaffirmed when we identify something as patriotic? How we conceptualize American patriotism today has been distorted by political extremes for political ends. Since January 6th it has become very clear that it is not knowledge that our society...