You have to love your country like an adult loves somebody, not like a…

Al Franken
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You have to love your country like an adult loves somebody, not like a child loves its Mommy. And right-wing Republicans tend to love America like a child loves its Mommy, where everything Mommy does is okay. But adult love means you’re not in denial, and you want the loved one to be the best they can be. ✨ Al Franken Flashback: Controversial Heeb Magazine Interview. Interview with Heather Robinson, www.huffingtonpost.com. January 8, 2011.
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