Nothing negative about that.
What I consider negative is the insinuation that under the current administration, patriotism has been equated to following orders.
Careful there, or the Loyalty Police will get you. ;^)
Personally, I consider it the duty of every American to keep a critical eye on the doings of our government, since we are the final "check and balance" against tyranny. And lately, it seems we've been falling down on the job, if you ask me.
There is a very big difference between honest political dissent, however, and lies, slander and unmitigated attacks upon the character of the United States, its leaders and its people. Constructive criticism is valuable and should be cherished, but opposing everything America does simply because it is America doing it is nothing more than mindless antagonism, devoid of any value whatsoever except to the enemies of the United States.
Defaming the United States is not patriotic, and no amount of lies or distortion will ever convince me that it is.
People who love the United States are patriots. People who hate the United States are its enemies. Simple enough to understand.