"I have looked upon them as traitors for thirty years."
So have I, sir, so have I. Their venomous "how dare you question my patriotism!" is a walking body without soul. For these people, the very word `patriotism' is an obscenity. The riposte is intended solely to silence dissent.
How can one be a `patriot' and hate one's country?
Keep your powder dry, spread the word, and don't break any laws. Watch your speech so no one can accuse you of sedition or threatening speech. Stay away from hate groups. When it does go down, there will be good people of all colors who will need to band together if we are to win.