The Medlock Post Ep. 204: Guard Against Patriotic Pretenders

In his Farewell Address on September 19, 1796, George Washington imparted numerous pieces of advice and warnings to the fledgling United States. Among these, a particularly prescient and enduring caution was to "guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism." This statement encapsulates a profound warning against those who would disguise self-serving or malevolent intentions under the guise of patriotism.