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| [Poll] Which political party of the US do you prefer |
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| Nonnel:
If you look at the second definition, it explains further. |
| IkeTheGeneric:
--- Quote from: Nonnel on January 23, 2017, 04:53:09 PM ---you've clearly got your own problems with perception so I'll ignore you from here on out --- End quote --- Ah yes, typical response. Color me surprised. |
| SeventhSandwich:
--- Quote from: Frequency on January 23, 2017, 04:41:59 PM ---Why are you so opposed to it? Taking pride in where you live and who you're under, especially when there is a symbiotic relationship where you are contributing to it and it to you, doesn't seem problematic at all. --- End quote --- What you're describing is basically just patriotism - and there's nothing wrong with patriotism. The problem with nationalism is that it involves protectionism, cutting foreign aid, and opposition to international organizations. |
| IkeTheGeneric:
--- Quote from: Frequency on January 23, 2017, 04:56:14 PM ---I dunno. To me it would seem that they're basically synonymous unless you're referring to the extreme. If that's the case, I'm opposed to the extreme. --- End quote --- As far as I've been told, the simplest difference between patriotism and nationalism is the difference between "My country is great!" and "My country is the greatest!" Textbook definition is synonymous, but there's a pretty clear defined difference between the both, despite what Nonnel may believe, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with patriotism. God bless America. |
| Nonnel:
Patriotism is "I live in a great country" and nationalism is "I live in the best country in the world and I believe this because I was born here. (also if you weren't born here/don't believe what I believe/don't have the same customs I do then you're not really a true member of my country because you don't fit my idea of what my country should be)" Patriotism is fine, but I wouldn't name it as something I hope the new administration focuses on. They should give me a reason to be patriotic, not force me to think that I should be patriotic because they think I should be. |
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