The Corruption of Patriotism

Catch-22

How patriotism is used to justify oppression and profit.

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The loyalty oath crusade The loyalty oath crusade from "Catch-22". The False Patriotism The Crusade Captain Black forces loyalty oaths to prove his patriotism. He uses them to harass and control.

The False Patriotism The Crusade Captain Black forces loyalty oaths to prove his patriotism. He uses them to harass and control. The Hypocrisy Black is not patriotic; he is power-hungry. He uses patriotism as a weapon. The End Major -- de Coverley ends the crusade with a simple command. Patriotism is shown to be a tool of the powerful.

Milo's patriotism Milo's patriotism from "Catch-22". The Profit Motive The Business Milo claims everything he does is for the syndicate and the country. He bombs his own outfit for profit.

Milo's patriotism from "Catch-22". The Profit Motive The Business Milo claims everything he does is for the syndicate and the country. He bombs his own outfit for profit.

The Profit Motive The Business Milo claims everything he does is for the syndicate and the country. He bombs his own outfit for profit. The Justification He argues that profit is patriotic. He corrupts the idea of patriotism for personal gain. The Acceptance Everyone accepts because they have a share. Patriotism becomes a commodity.

The form letters The form letters from "Catch-22". The Exploitation The Letters Cathcart sends form letters to families of casualties to get his name in The Saturday Evening Post.

The form letters from "Catch-22". The Exploitation The Letters Cathcart sends form letters to families of casualties to get his name in The Saturday Evening Post.

The Exploitation The Letters Cathcart sends form letters to families of casualties to get his name in The Saturday Evening Post. He exploits grief for publicity. The Chaplain's Objection The chaplain objects, but is overruled. The letters are insincere and manipulative. The Corruption Patriotism is used to cover up self-promotion. The war is a vehicle for personal ambition.

During Captain Black's crusade

Throughout Milo's activities

When Colonel Cathcart starts sending condolence letters