Patriotism isn't all bad?
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When did patriotism become a bad thing? I'm not proud of my country, because I AM my country. My neighbors are my country. My government is my country. I don't care who we fight or what we fight for, my country is me and I will defend or assault who I see fit. I'm starting to wonder when people became so soft. When xenophobia was frowned upon. Loving your country more than any other is a trait seen so little these days.
I don't see whats wrong with seeing other countries as lessors to your own. From whatever country you're from, you should love it like family, and blood is thicker than water.
I don't see whats wrong with seeing other countries as lessors to your own. From whatever country you're from, you should love it like family, and blood is thicker than water.
Oh nonsense. Response after disasters, the will to fight and the will to protect are all things that are enabled and accentuated by patriotism. Japan's admirable and fantastic response after the earthquakes was largely due to patriotism. France's heroic defense of their country in WW1 was largely due to patriotism. Scotland defeating the English under the command of Sir William Wallace was largely due to patriotism.Doitpow said:
I could go on and on for days here.
Patriotism and nationalism are very dangerous things and they can be awful forces of evil, but they can also do the opposite. They can bring people together who would otherwise be seperated. They can coordinate mass efforts of relief and defense. They unite different people together with a sense of community and culture.
Nothing in the world is solely negative. Patriotism is no exception.
What I like about Scotland:
It's history
It's ability to fry everything
We have learned from our mistakes and don't vote for the conservatives
The scenery, to me the Loch is just an everyday thing but when I see people coming here for a holiday I realise the Loch is better than it seems.
It's history
It's ability to fry everything
We have learned from our mistakes and don't vote for the conservatives
The scenery, to me the Loch is just an everyday thing but when I see people coming here for a holiday I realise the Loch is better than it seems.
I know, thats why I put it as a negative thing. Unholdy Spanish was a sarcastic term I was using beacuase I heard about police raiding bars in Texas where a lot of Hispanic immigrants tended to go, as the police where being prejudice.Lilani said:
I've said it before, I think the true patriots are the ones who have issues with their country and make attempts to change it for the common good.
People who consider themselves "patriots" (mostly the gun toting rednecks who tend to be racists) aren't patriots. They're just bigots who've falsely idolized their countries.
I love America. And I'll ***** about everything that's wrong with my country.
People who consider themselves "patriots" (mostly the gun toting rednecks who tend to be racists) aren't patriots. They're just bigots who've falsely idolized their countries.
I love America. And I'll ***** about everything that's wrong with my country.
There is a difference between patriotism and being nationalitic. The people who are the later take it too far. I enjoy being british, but not so much that I would squander someone who isn't. After all it was just chance that I was born here.
Nothing wrong with loving your country. Hell, even being blind to its faults isn't such a terrible thing. Just don't be a dick about your country being better than the next country, and don't go to war for it.
Why're you embarrassed to be American :|Nemu said:
I think it's a double edged coin. It's great to take pride in your heritage and the heritage of the community you live in, but at the same time it also creates boundaries between other nations who may look down upon something you take pride in. I'm pretty sure it's stuff like this that starts wars.
Then again this will lead to my thoughts on getting rid of all countries and having one nation under the banner of 'Earth'.
Then again this will lead to my thoughts on getting rid of all countries and having one nation under the banner of 'Earth'.
Off Topic: every time i hear Patriotism all i think about is Metal Gear Sold 4
On Topic: i like Countries all of em actually i don't see another country stronger or weaker.
Still Off Topic: how come Russian's are always the bad guy's? i wanna see a Icelandic villain [not because i don't like Iceland just because i would lie to see one] Or a Canadian one
On Topic: i like Countries all of em actually i don't see another country stronger or weaker.
Still Off Topic: how come Russian's are always the bad guy's? i wanna see a Icelandic villain [not because i don't like Iceland just because i would lie to see one] Or a Canadian one
I can never exactly be patriotic when it comes to our country, OP. Constantly seeing the kind of complete idiots we churn out as well as the rudeness of a lot of British people, it just keeps me from really loving this country.