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The answer is that Republicans’ endless harping on patriotism has been a performative camouflage and effective inoculation against un-American acts.

The shift in message from a country in decline to one of patriotism and strength comes as he presents himself as able to stand up to Trump.

In Canada the economic measures against it have been met with a wave of patriotism, with some consumers and businesses boycotting American products.

If the election is called soon, the campaign will take place at a moment when Trump's threats have inspired a fierce patriotism among Canadians.

These are the worst Americans of all, motivated not by love of country but rather fear of newcomers, whose ways they seek to extinguish under the cloak of patriotism and the cudgel of the law.