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Is it good politics to contend that Iraq was better off under Saddam Hussein than even a flawed Islamic republic?",7,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":23,"quote_text":24,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":18,"author":26,"source":27,"quote_tag":28,"commentary":9},3388843,"It is up to the government to keep the government’s secrets.",6,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":30,"quote_text":31,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":18,"author":32,"source":33,"quote_tag":34,"commentary":9},3388820,"CNN canceled all the shows I was on. They’re going in a different direction, but that’s their privilege. 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We have a whole bunch of elephants running around in donkey’s clothes.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":54,"quote_text":55,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":18,"author":56,"source":57,"quote_tag":58,"commentary":59},3388724,"Always love your country – but never trust your government!",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nThis quote is often attributed to Robert Novak, an American journalist and television commentator, but its origin is unclear. However, it aligns with Novak's skepticism of government and his commitment to journalistic integrity, which he demonstrated throughout his career. As a historian, I would place this sentiment in the context of the Cold War era, when distrust of government was particularly prevalent.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe quote \"Always love your country – but never trust your government!\" reveals a paradoxical relationship between patriotism and critical thinking. On the surface, it seems to promote a dichotomy between loyalty to one's country and skepticism of its institutions. However, upon closer examination, it suggests that true patriotism involves not only love for one's country but also a critical awareness of its flaws and potential for abuse of power.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset in a modern context, one should strive to cultivate a nuanced understanding of the complex relationships between national identity, civic duty, and government accountability. This involves being willing to question and critique government actions, even when they are perceived as patriotic or in the best interest of the nation. 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