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Populist Reform of the Democratic Party

demwing

(16,916 posts) Fri Jun 24, 2016, 07:10 PM Jun 2016

Is patriotism related to anti-globalism, or a half step from nationalism?

14 votes, 2 passes \| Time left: Unlimited
	Patriotism is generally positive in a democracy
	6 (43%)
	Patriotism leads to nationalism and xenophobia
	4 (29%)
	The issue is not black and white (please elaborate)
	4 (29%)
	USA! USA!
	0 (0%)
	2 DU members did not wish to select any of the options provided.
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Is patriotism a desirable emotion? [View all] demwing Jun 2016 OP

Like wine, it is great in moderation... CanonRay Jun 2016 #1

Patriotism is fine mindless militant nationalism not so much. Vincardog Jun 2016 #3

It's natural to love one's country, it's home Warpy Jun 2016 #5

There's no real difference between patriotism and NFL fandom... TreasonousBastard Jun 2016 #6

In the US, we don't have a culture, ZombieHorde Jun 2016 #8

It's delusional nonsense. ZombieHorde Jun 2016 #7

Patriotism is good. Blind Patriotism is a serious problem. Ready4Change Jun 2016 #9

Like the bedside revolver, to be used only rarely, if at all. Eleanors38 Jun 2016 #10

Depends on what it's based on. senz Jul 2016 #11