Why in America so many people are so patriotic? Is it possible to talk about nationalism and no patriotism?

Answer 1

Because they listen to right-wing news and radio shows which preach blind faith and conformity with the Administration's ideals. It's basically brainwashing, and people just lap it up and agree with it unquestioningly and uncritically.

Answer 2

Yes, we are tedious, that way. No matter what our politics, we all feel passionately (one way or the other!) about our country.

Perhaps this is because America is a new country (compared to other countries which have been in existence for hundreds of years), and our principles of equality are, historically speaking, experimental. Everyone here is aware of this, even if subliminally. We feel the fragile nature of our Union.

Each of us has his own idea of how best to improve the U.S., but the key word here is improve; we love our country with passion because we can see how rare a place it really is.

Answer 3

We believe that nationalism is a dirty word. That's how Hitler and Stalin spoke.

Nationalism is the belief that your country and culture is superior to all others, whereas patriotism is simply a love and devotion to your country. We espouse nationalism, but, because of our superior nature, we cloak it in patriotism.

Answer 4

na·tion·al·ism (nsh-n-lzm, nshn-)
n.
1. Devotion to the interests or culture of one's nation.
2. The belief that nations will benefit from acting independently rather than collectively, emphasizing national rather than international goals.
3. Aspirations for national independence in a country under foreign domination

pa·tri·ot·ism (ptr--tzm)
n.
Love of and devotion to one's country

we basically are nationalist that are patriotic. we just need to concentrate a Little more on national goals.

thanks for the statute of liberty it makes my mornings brighter. i see it shinning in the night through my window.

Answer 5

Many of us were raised to be patriotic - regardless of political affiliation/slant. We aren't perfect as a nation, but neither is the rest of the world.....

I feel sad for you Zorro and your ilk....I really do.....

Answer 6

The only thing we have in America is Freedom.
It was our gift from the founding fathers for ceding control of the government to them.
That was the bargain and we're happy to have that.

Answer 7

An American can never be too patriotic.

Answer 8

Until Bush leaves office, I hate my country. I am embarrassed to be a citizen of the United States.

Answer 9

patriotism builds a countries strength.....

Answer 10

Because most of us are HAPPY. We love our way of life, and we are sick of seeing it slowly destroyed by Political Correctness.