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THIS IS AMERICA (sh.itjust.works)
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[–] 1 point 3 months ago (2 children)

No don't try to redeem patriotism destroy it instead.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 months ago (1 child)

    Nationalism ≠ patriotism

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  • [–] 1 point 3 months ago*

    Exactly we don't need these arbitrary identities separating us. Patriotism leads to Nationalism. It reinforces in-group and out-group mentality that can be readily co-opted by the right wing to manipulate people into fearing their fellow working class.

    It also blinds people to the flaws of the country they identify with; it causes people to become defensive when it is rightfully criticized by taking it as a personal attack on their identity.

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