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Originally Posted by Theo
I would like to see a clear difference between patriotism and nationalism, I can't see any from where I'm standing.
We would have to create an entirely new discussion to clear up the erspective pros and cons of globalisation. However, good or bad globalisation is a reality that isn't going to go away, Our military strategy should probably get used to that fact.
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Nothing wrong with being patriotic towards a country. Patriotism means you praise your country for what it does right and criticize her for when she does wrong. It means you love what your country stands for, their heritage, their diversity and so forth. You are proud to call yourself an American (or whatever the case may be).
A nationalist (nationalism) or is a blind patriot more or less. One that wears the color of a patriot, but contradicts them with a blind outlook on his country. His country is always right. Never does wrong. And so forth.