American patriotism is a local affair

In the presidency of Donald Trump, even Fourth of July fireworks become controversial. The controversies arise both because of Trump’s extraordinary way of doing things and because of the overblown reactions of the news media and other members of the opposition.

We share some of the standard criticisms of Trump’s show, although not the vehemence. But we’d like to add one point that we hope will take root with the Left. It is about localism and centralization.