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> There is this kind of American patriotism Doesn‘t look much different from Russian, Israeli or Chinese patriotism. When outsiders criticize your tribe for do
by ivan_gammel 2y ago
> There is this kind of American patriotism
Doesn‘t look much different from Russian, Israeli or Chinese patriotism. When outsiders criticize your tribe for doing bad things, many are standing in support of the tribe, not the values, and they are the most visible.
- DeathArrow 2y agoIsn't it natural to support your people?
- palata 2y agoProbably, but if your dad starts beating a kid in the street, I hope you'll do something about it. Also for your dad's sake and for your family reputation.
- ivan_gammel 2y agoIt is false association. Your government != your people. It is not natural to defend your government regardless of their actions.
- palata 2y agoSure. But when the US threaten to invade an ally militarily, therefore destroying the status of "allies" for the foreseeable future and looking more like enemies, I suppose it's more shocking for those ex-allies than... say... when the US find a bullshit reason to invade Irak.