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Huh, you think patriotism is more legitimate in Europe? Subjectively speaking, I have to say I think it's the opposite, because patriotism and nationalism almos
by rebuilder 9y ago
Huh, you think patriotism is more legitimate in Europe? Subjectively speaking, I have to say I think it's the opposite, because patriotism and nationalism almost destroyed Europe in the first half of the 20th century, and that still shows in how people think here, IMO.
- ehnto 9y agoRevisiting this comment, it's really not to do with patriotism at all and more about individual existentialism. I seem to have connected to a story arc I didn't realise existed by using the word patriotism. I feel like having more history lends a bit more material to feel a connection to the past, and like you are part of a continuum, which can lend legitimacy to your current existence. You aren't just a fleshy blob meandering through a brief existence, you are part of a long and storied past of fleshy blobs and your existence is a chance to contribute to that story.