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Being a racist is bad.
Being a patriot is good.
Ther's nothing good about mindless patriotism, it's the refuge of the scoundrel, and there is a fine line between patriotism and jingoism, which has been used since time immemorial to whip up hysteria and support for militry misadventures. I don't think there is anything inherently good about patriotism.
The modern definition, yes. It wasn't always though.Patriotism is too close to nationalism.
Being a racist is bad.
Being a patriot is good.
Will somebody explain to me the difference.
Well observed - and that is why it is so destructive, in my view.A patriotic spirit when applied at an individual level would equate to pride in one's self, one's beliefs and habits etc.
A racist judges people based on what they look like. A "patriot" judges everything based on where it's from.
Neither is good. The distinction between patriotism and nationalism is pretty small. The reality though is that a lot of wannabe xenophobes are using "patriotism" to cover what is really xenophobia.
A racist judges people based on what they look like. A "patriot" judges everything based on where it's from.
Neither is good. The distinction between patriotism and nationalism is pretty small. The reality though is that a lot of wannabe xenophobes are using "patriotism" to cover what is really xenophobia.
Racism can been defined as the belief that race accounts for differences in human character or ability and that a particular race is superior to others. The sentence should be broken in two with the first half being defined as racial differentiation, and the latter half as racial discrimination. As much as the PC brigade like to pretend otherwise, there are inherent differences between races.
Patriotism is a sense of devotion to one's country. Nationalism essentially refers to the identification and protection of the identity and/or prosperity of a 'nation'. Xenophobia is a fear of things unknown/different. On face value there is nothing wrong with having pride in one's country and wanting to protect its cultural customs.
All of the above words are misused, misunderstood and have attached stigmas. You will not find someone who opposes high levels of immigration or is critical of the concept of multiculturalism who has not been labelled racist, nationalist, xenophobic, bigoted or a combination of the above, despite their reasoning for their personal viewpoint.
If you walk around saying 'I don't like Americans, I don't want them coming here' you can guarantee within minutes someone will call you a racist. Last I checked the population of the United States didn't consitute a 'race'. Sure, for whatever reason you're being intolerant of a few hundred milion people, but racist? No.
I would suggest that the overwhelming majority of prejudice in the World is based upon cultural and religious differences, but 'culturalist' and 'religiousist' just don't seem as catchy so 'racist' is the word of choice.
Saying "I don't like blacks" & "I don't like Americans" is the same in sentiment though. Both race & nation have no definitive bearing on culture/personality, both are something a person is born into ... so both phrases are equally bigoted.
why are you posting these statements that are obviously both absurd and ridiculous? was it with the intention of facilitating the notion that sacrificing ones life for another is virtuous and/or aristocratic? well this in fact, compromised by the notions of expertise, has altered my mortality to such a degree, that I now have as much "feeling" and "compassion" as a can of frozen turnip greens. this is now resting on your shoulders. to answer the question already formed in your simple little mind, no. no as in my first priority when making a post is not always the hyperbolic expression of my feelings towards a person of your nature.What's the difference between nationalism, patriotism and racism.
It can be a very thin line.
Those goons who drape themselves in the aussie flag on Australia Day shouting Ausie Aussie Aussie oy oy oy, what are they? Patriots or nationalists? Racists me thinks.
I'm a patriot - I love Australia.
But I'm not a racist. I love all cultures and all races; black, white and all shades in between.
Patriots love their country.
Racists love their race.
What's the difference between nationalism, patriotism and racism.
It can be a very thin line.
Those goons who drape themselves in the aussie flag on Australia Day shouting Ausie Aussie Aussie oy oy oy, what are they? Patriots or nationalists? Racists me thinks.
I'm a patriot - I love Australia.
But I'm not a racist. I love all cultures and all races; black, white and all shades in between.
Patriots love their country.
Racists love their race.
Is your point of the thread Patriotism = racism?Pauline Hanson calls Herself a patriot.
Being a racist is bad.
Being a patriot is good.
Will somebody explain to me the difference.
Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel.
So being proud of such things in yourself is as futile and bigoted as not liking that in others, no?