A patriot is an individual who is willing to stand up against one's own government when the government is wrong.. ~ Ron Paul ~ quote @ 00.28 http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=55609021 How I wish that somewhere there existed an island for those who are wise and of goodwill In such a place even I would be an ardent patriot.. ~ Albert Einstein ~ (1879-1955) Physicist and Professor, Nobel Prize 1921 In the beginning of a change the patriot is a scarce man and brave, and hated and scorned When his cause succeeds, the timid join him for then it costs nothing to be a patriot.. ~ Mark Twain ~ (1835-1910)