TED: A different understanding of American patriotism | Deval Patrick

The video discusses the current political climate, highlighting the use of division as a political tool and the retreat from democratic processes and purposes. It shares a personal narrative of growing up in Chicago and the complexities of black patriotism. The speaker emphasizes America's unique civic ideals and the importance of moral responsibility in patriotism. A call to action is made for active participation in democracy, urging individuals to overcome cynicism and engage in social justice movements.

What does the speaker identify as a concerning trend in the current political climate?

• Decline in technological advancements

• Increased voter turnout

• Use of division as a political tool

• Rise in economic prosperity

How does the speaker describe their grandmother's view on being 'broke'?

• As a temporary condition

• As a reason for despair

• As a permanent state

• As a sign of failure

According to the speaker, what makes America unique in its organization?

• Geography

• Civic ideals

• Religious unity

• Common culture

What does the speaker suggest is necessary for America to be great?

• Being good

• Military strength

• Economic power

• Technological advancement

What was the speaker's decision regarding the sheltering of immigrant children?

• To remain neutral

• To support it

• To delegate the decision

• To oppose it

How did the public react to the speaker's decision on immigrant children?

• Mostly negative

• Hostile

• Mostly positive

• Indifferent

What does the speaker believe is upside down in today's culture?

• Shouting kindness and whispering anger

• Shouting anger and whispering kindness

• Equally expressing kindness and anger

• Ignoring both kindness and anger

What does the speaker urge people to do to save democracy?

• Increase military spending

• Engage in partisan politics

• Overcome cynicism and engage in democracy

• Focus solely on economic growth

Which movements does the speaker mention as examples of civic engagement?

• Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club

• Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts

• Occupy Wall Street and Black Lives Matter

• Tea Party and NRA

What is the speaker's view on the role of kindness in democracy?

• It is irrelevant

• It is the source of greatness

• It should be whispered

• It should be avoided