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lot of people in this thread are patriotic Brazilians I anticipate a lot of downvotes Anyone else find over-the-top portrayal of patriotism annoying? Every tim

lot of people in this thread are patriotic Brazilians I anticipate a lot of downvotes Anyone else find over-the-top portrayal of patriotism annoying? Every time there is someone on the TV talking about "hard working and patriotic" (I don't even have a TV, only catch a glimpse at dunkin donuts and such) even when the topic on hand has nothing to do with hard work or patriotism. You are making a very valid point, but you literally had to start your comment saying you anticipate downvotes. It has become that bad.

diego_moita 9y ago
Well, frankly I believe it is a biological trait, an unavoidable natural instinct manipulated by propaganda. Humans and their ancestors survived for several thousands of years in bands and tribes with between 10 and 50 individuals. Social cohesion and collaboration among them was essential for survival in confrontation with other animals or tribes fighting for the same resources (or females). It is unavoidable that evolution shaped them to develop a desperate wish to "belong" to a group. Some call it tribalism. Nations just grab this tribalism and turn it into ideological justification for everything as in: "my country, right or wrong". Religions, political affiliations, corporations and sport associations use that trick too.