nationalism has historically been one of the largest causes of war, death and destruction. patriotism is only useful to despots that will use others' patriotism to sway them into giving up their humanity.
and yes, millions of people can indeed be wrong, just becouse blind patriotism is popular doesn't make it right.
love your country, there is nothing wrong with that but to blindly follow anything is a failure on your part and WILL lead to the destruction of the land that you love.
But blindly following your country / leaders isn't patriotism, it's stupidity. Basically, it boils down to this:
Patriotism = loving your country, and willing to risk your life to defend your freedom and that of your countrymen
Nationalism = thinking your country is better than everybody else
"In the beginning of a change, the patriot is a scarce man brave, hated, and scorned. When his cause succeeds, however, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot."
It's suicide without cause.
somechick73 3 years ago
nationalism has historically been one of the largest causes of war, death and destruction. patriotism is only useful to despots that will use others' patriotism to sway them into giving up their humanity.
and yes, millions of people can indeed be wrong, just becouse blind patriotism is popular doesn't make it right.
love your country, there is nothing wrong with that but to blindly follow anything is a failure on your part and WILL lead to the destruction of the land that you love.
freequeshowe 3 years ago
But blindly following your country / leaders isn't patriotism, it's stupidity. Basically, it boils down to this:
Patriotism = loving your country, and willing to risk your life to defend your freedom and that of your countrymen
Nationalism = thinking your country is better than everybody else
"In the beginning of a change, the patriot is a scarce man brave, hated, and scorned. When his cause succeeds, however, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot."
SoakyBeaver 3 years ago
*golf applause*
happyfinesad 3 years ago