UPDATED:The Last Refuge Of The Scoundrel.

It was Samuel Johnson who first coined the above phrase. Watch the brief video embedded below to see how germane it is today:

.@POTUS on NFL owners: When it comes to the respect of our anthem and flag, they have no choice. You have to have people stand with respect. pic.twitter.com/ApAuTFjAvY

— Fox News (@FoxNews) September 28, 2017

UPDATE: Pursuant to The Mound's timely observation in the comment section, here is what Mrs. Betty Bowers has to say about the American national anthem:

Dear @RealDonaldTrump: Please learn from my Video Epistles about something you don't understand at all: Patriotism! 1/10 #TakeAKnee pic.twitter.com/yVIoAbRQ3W

— Mrs. Betty Bowers (@BettyBowers) September 28, 2017