Criticism our government practices is expressing love for our government.
I am not sure how you reach the conclusion that being critical of USG actions is somehow praising or supporting worse international actors such as Russia.
And the bad behavior of other countries does not excuse the bad behavior our of own. I am a US citizen so I will criticize the USG because that is what affects my life most. It is also my right and the only country that I have any sort of voice in the matter (however small).
I am not sure how you reach the conclusion that being critical of USG actions is somehow praising or supporting worse international actors such as Russia.
And the bad behavior of other countries does not excuse the bad behavior our of own. I am a US citizen so I will criticize the USG because that is what affects my life most. It is also my right and the only country that I have any sort of voice in the matter (however small).