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I would argue that nationalism is not bad unless it's extreme
Patriotism is good. Nationalism is not the same thing.
A Patriot takes pride in their nation, but also recognizes the areas where it can be improved.
A Nationalist worships their country and anyone who suggests that it isn't perfect is an enemy to be destroyed.
Not only recognizes but fights for that improvement because we're better than that, god dammit. We aren't the best there is and even if we were it's not perfect.
nationalism is literally putting the interests of the state over those of the people. even on a small, not "extreme" scale, it's a pointless waste of time and energy at best, and only leads to extremism at worst
next time you go to one of your high school pep rallies where you cheer and chant with "school spirit," think about what they're actually training you to do
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