It would be an entirely different question if the country’s life was in danger, its existence at stake; then we would all come forward and stand by the flag, and stop thinking about whether the nation was right or wrong; but when there is no question that the nation is in any danger, but only some little war away off, then it may be that on the question of politics the nation is divided, half-patriot and half-traitors, and no man can tell the difference.

– Mark Twain