It's a semantic point. Being proud is "feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements, qualities, or possessions or those of someone with whom one is closely associated." Sebastian's point is that when you're proud, it implies close association.
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Replying to @eloytoro @mikesherov
Australia is one of the best countries on earth? The Australian government has a lot of shameful practices, historically and presently. Incredibly poor treatment of the aboriginal people, reckless environmental decisions, intense xenophobia and indefinite imprisonment of refugees
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Racism, sexism, and homophobia are still present throughout Australian culture. Why would I want to say I am a proud Australian when all that is happening **now**. Why would I want to be associated with that?
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You likely had no idea about any of that. And if you did, then it's an outrageous thing to say. I have Australian in my bio because it is a part of my identity. Culturally I am Australian, and it is my home country. I am grateful to have been born there but I am not proud.
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Of course, which is why I think it's daft to be proud of something that has extremely traits. Unilaterally endorsing a country is absurd. The things I mentioned are all prevelant throughout Australian culture. Shocked you are actually doubting me. Have you ever visited Australia?
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Unfortunate that's your takeaway. You are no longer having talking in good faith, so I'm going to disengage now.
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