Trump fans acting like the word “nationalist” is just another word for patriotism is like Megyn Kelly acting as though blackface is just another kind of Halloween costume.
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Patriotism is defensive, as in defending your country, not undermining everything good about it. Nationalism is just an excuse for them to purge their opponents by any means necessary.
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na·tion·al·ism /ˈnaSH(ə)nəˌlizəm/ noun patriotic feeling, principles, or efforts. synonyms:patriotism, patriotic sentiment They are the same thing... Listed as synonyms... Stop making shit up.
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The parallel he is trying to draw with defensive vs bullying comes from George Orwell's "Notes on Nationalism". Specifically this passagepic.twitter.com/w0OH3wyEiY
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That's great... But those are personal opinions and personal definitions. That's not a universal truth. You don't get to choose others motivations. I love Orwell, but I'll consider actual definitions, not personal ones.
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Reminds me of videos of Hitler stirring up his base; repeated lies from the leader w/ crazed applause & praise from the masses...Never, ever thought we’d see this behavior or have this sort of “leader” in the USA. Please
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Patriotism is the love of one's country. Nationalism is the hatred of anyone not from one's country.
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Nationalism is a political, social, and economic system characterized by the promotion of the interests of a particular nation, especially with the aim of gaining and maintaining sovereignty (self-governance) over the homeland.
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Put in in historical context and you’ll yank the veneer right off of your definition.
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No, if one attaches a descriptor, then one changes the definition. Like: heavy water vs. water. If you attach "white" to it, it changes the definition. That's how the language works. Words mean what they mean.
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Context and history are important. "Nationalism" as used in the U.S. has a particularly negative connotation.https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/patriotism-vs-nationalism …
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I already have. See my reply to your previous post. You are not too bright.
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