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> Saying a short affirmation of loyalty to that entity once in a while seems pretty mild in comparison. Faux performative patriotism. You took the oath to supp
by dctoedt 3y ago
> Saying a short affirmation of loyalty to that entity once in a while seems pretty mild in comparison.
Faux performative patriotism. You took the oath to support and defend the Constitution when you were admitted to the bar. That ought to be enough.
- rayiner 3y ago> Faux performative patriotism Shared rituals reinforce shared values.
- archagon 3y agoEvidently not. Among all Americans, I have the least in common with those who are most passionate about these rituals.
- dylan604 3y agoI say a prayer every time I enter a bar. Probably not the same prayer though
- henriquez 3y agoNone of us asked for this. Sure you can argue that we’re lucky. That would be like chiding a clinically depressed person for “feeling down” because other people in other countries have it worse off. Performative chants serve as a form of mass hypnosis - to solidify the legitimacy of a batshit insane society in the weak minds who just want to go along to get along. Our society is fucked. And those of us fortunate enough to be in the creative class can wax philosophical about it in our luxury boxes while everyone else gets fucked.
- rayiner 3y ago[flagged]
- romafirst3 3y agoEven the concept that there are shithole countries is extremely dumb. I think you’ll find in those other shit hole countries people are (strangely enough) just as patriotic to their fabulous country. That should tell you something about patriotism and living in a shithole country.