The "Tree of Liberty" may indeed need to be occasionally refreshed with the "blood of patriots and tyrants". However, I think the question of who is or was a "patriot" and who a "tyrant" could only be answered by whoever happened to win the final battle.

Hilter wasn't the first nor was he the last to say these kind of words. Nationalism is a two-edged sword -- it cuts both ways. Too much is not a good thing. Tolerance should be the order of the day.