Patriotism

poddster
Community Member

on ‎16-10-2014 12:30 PM

Is unconditional patriotism a desirable attribute or not?

I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.
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channys_mum
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on ‎16-10-2014 12:37 PM

Unconditional, probably not, it would bring about a loss of realism I think.




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poddster
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In response to channys_mum

on ‎16-10-2014 12:44 PM

What constraints should be applied to patriotism? And while we are at is what constraints should be applied to loyalty

I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.
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channys_mum
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In response to poddster

on ‎16-10-2014 12:51 PM

No I don't mean to apply constraints. 

I just think one eyed-ness is a bit unhealthy.

Maybe I am not on the same train as you, and have misinterpreted




Blessed are the cracked, for they are the ones who let in the light.
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poddster
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In response to channys_mum

on ‎16-10-2014 12:55 PM

What I would like to know is at what point would a person revoke their patriotism or loyaly.

I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.
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thegoblinswillgetu
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on ‎16-10-2014 12:55 PM

Not if it interferes with good judgement, common sense, and right or wrong.

 

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freddie*rooster
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In response to thegoblinswillgetu

on ‎16-10-2014 12:59 PM

Patriotism is, generally speaking, cultural attachment to one's homeland or devotion to one's country, although interpretations of the term vary with context, geography and political ideology. It is a set of concepts closely related to those of nationalism.

poddster
Community Member
In response to thegoblinswillgetu

on ‎16-10-2014 01:08 PM

Pets are smart, they know where the food and shelter comes from 🙂

I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.

poddster
Community Member
In response to freddie*rooster

on ‎16-10-2014 01:11 PM

Some countries demand unconditional patriotism, and others have brainwashed the population into not questioning decisions otherwise it would be deemed unpatriotic

I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.
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the_great_she_elephant
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In response to poddster

on ‎16-10-2014 01:40 PM

I guess you could probably brainwash people into unconditional patriotism, but while you might demand it of them you certainly could not enforce that demand because patriotism is an emotion not a set of rules.