What you refer to and I agreed with the use of the Word NUT, is a Metphore for Patriotic Zealot!! As in Patrick Henery's "I know not what course other's may take, but as for me, give me liberty or give me death"!
Yes, a nut.
As in Patrick Henery's "I know not what course other's may take, but as for me, give me liberty or give me death"!
OK, I'll bite: what nutty thing are you suggesting you'd do while quoting Patrick Henry?