Anyone sick of nationalism?

Answer 1

I think people are getting sick of the NeoCon ''nationalism'' at the expense of their world view or even their desire to learn more about other countries and cultures.

But don't even suggest that we shouldn't be patriotic. If that's your sentiment move to France.

Answer 2

Nationalism, in its broadest sense, is a devotion to one's own nation and its interests over those of all other nations.

Nationalism has had an enormous influence on world history. The quest for national hegemony has inspired millennia of imperialism and colonisation, while struggles for national liberation have resulted in many revolutions. In modern times, the nation-state has become the dominant form of societal organization.

If one was to make it simple, one would say:
Nationalism is preferable to tribalism.
Nationalism is not as good as universalism.

The larger the societal unit, able to unite peacefully previously separated smaller units, the better.

Examples of societal units are: The individual, the family, the tribe, the city state, the nation, the region, the world.

To unite peacefully is not an easy endeavor, but when it occurs, (usually after a very long time), people benefit by increasing trade, ideas and the ability to accomplish large tasks. (Being tried by the European Union)

Answer 3

National pride means territorial possessiveness. To bully others under the guise of the nation you live in, is not so noble. In a nation built by immigrants, it must be foolish to claim pure patriotic status.

Yes! cultural identity and personal pride are essential.
To nurture your roots, to care for your own is an honorable trait. Community spirit would include the original natives and all who contribute to the public wellness. Whomever they are, wherever they come from. wherever they live.

Personalism? the concept of personal responsibility, in an overcrowded world. I'm ready.

Answer 4

Yes and no. I am sick of radical nationalism but without a little pride in ones nation then said nation would plummet into an emotional depression. It is like the saying goes too much of a good thing is a bad thing.

Answer 5

No, I'm not sick of nationalism. I just wish other countries would practice it more.

If France truly had more pride in preserving its culture, it would not have allowed in so many Muslim immigrants who are steadily undermining the country. Already, there are 175 areas in France where the police do not even attempt to patrol due to Muslim violence against them. Can you imagine the United States of America ceding authority to a bunch of foreign thugs?

I now live in the Czech Republic, and I am dismayed at how people here don't practice any type of "Czech pride", they merely want to be "Europeans". I'm not advocating the silly type of uber-nationalism that you see around the Olympics, but pride in your country is like pride in your house. You don't want your house to be an unsightly mess. You want neatness and order. If you have guests over, they are invited; they don't sneak in during the middle of the night and take up residence.

Answer 6

In the US? How can I be sick of something that's been absent for so long? Maybe it's just because I've always lived in CA, but I've see very little patriotism (most of it in 1976 and 2002), and no nationalism at all.

Answer 7

hello,

yes, whatever happened to the idealistic men and women who used to talk of world citizenship and could see bad and good in every country including their own. I dont think its a coincidence that the problems in the world are increasing in geometric proportion to the amount of intolerance of differences in society everywhere.

Answer 8

Nationalism isn't bad. Provided, of course, that there is a good amount of reason, morality, and ethics to act as a counterweight. Nationalism is not an inherrently Conservative or Liberal thing. It's just an intense love and support for one's country. What's wrong with that?

Answer 9

I served 20 years in the Military and have never stopped loving my country. If anyone doesn't feel that way they are free to leave.

Answer 10

Nope.