Are you an American patriot or nationalist

[JakeStarkey]

Been thinking what characterizes the difference between American patriots and nationalists.

Patriots pay taxes and Nationalists cut funding.

Patriots use the flag as a symbol of inclusion and Nationalists wield the flag for exclusion.

Patriots end wars for humanity and Nationalists start them for profits.

Patriots protect the vulnerable and Nationalists abuse on the weak.

Patriots share resources and Nationalists hoard them.

Patriots build coalitions and Nationalists build walls.

Patriots think of others and Nationalists think only of themselves.

We have far too many on USMB who confuse the two.

 

[Correll]

None of that actually has anything to do with the actual definitions of either word.

 

[Ricky LIbtardo]

Been thinking what characterizes the difference between American patriots and nationalists.

Patriots pay taxes and Nationalists cut funding.

Patriots use the flag as a symbol of inclusion and Nationalists wield the flag for exclusion.

Patriots end wars for humanity and Nationalists start them for profits.

Patriots protect the vulnerable and Nationalists abuse on the weak.

Patriots share resources and Nationalists hoard them.

Patriots build coalitions and Nationalists build walls.

Patriots think of others and Nationalists think only of themselves.

We have far too many on USMB who confuse the two.

Subjective sloganeering by the Socialists.

I hope you didn't forego any sleep last night to dream these slogans up.

Of course you didn't, now tell us where you got this divisive tripe and acknowledge the source.

 

[Penelope]

An excess of patriotism in the defense of a nation is called chauvinism or jingoism.

The difference between patriotism and nationalism is simple - a patriot loves his country and is proud of it for what it does whereas a nationalist loves his country and is proud of his country NO MATTER WHAT IT DOES.Apr 25, 2017

Nationalism vs patriotism: Do you know the difference? | IndiaToday
https://www.indiatoday.in/.../nationalism-patriotism-difference-people-973461-2017-04-...

or if you prefer:

Nationalism must be distinguished from patriotism. Patriotism is fundamental to liberty because pride in one's nation-state, and a willingness to defend it if necessary, is the basis of national independence. ... Nationalism is the poisonous idea that one's country is superior to somebody else's.Feb 23, 2014
Nationalism vs. patriotism - The Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/.../nationalism-vs-patriotism/.../9129d43a-9afc-11e3-8...

 

[Ringel05]

Been thinking what characterizes the difference between American patriots and nationalists.

Patriots pay taxes and Nationalists cut funding.

Patriots use the flag as a symbol of inclusion and Nationalists wield the flag for exclusion.

Patriots end wars for humanity and Nationalists start them for profits.

Patriots protect the vulnerable and Nationalists abuse on the weak.

Patriots share resources and Nationalists hoard them.

Patriots build coalitions and Nationalists build walls.

Patriots think of others and Nationalists think only of themselves.

We have far too many on USMB who confuse the two.

I'll have a cheeseburger and fries please, hold the tomatoes. Coke, no Pepsi.

 

[Correll]

An excess of patriotism in the defense of a nation is called chauvinism or jingoism.

The difference between patriotism and nationalism is simple - a patriot loves his country and is proud of it for what it does whereas a nationalist loves his country and is proud of his country NO MATTER WHAT IT DOES.Apr 25, 2017

Nationalism vs patriotism: Do you know the difference? | IndiaToday
https://www.indiatoday.in/.../nationalism-patriotism-difference-people-973461-2017-04-...

or if you prefer:

Nationalism must be distinguished from patriotism. Patriotism is fundamental to liberty because pride in one's nation-state, and a willingness to defend it if necessary, is the basis of national independence. ... Nationalism is the poisonous idea that one's country is superior to somebody else's.Feb 23, 2014
Nationalism vs. patriotism - The Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/.../nationalism-vs-patriotism/.../9129d43a-9afc-11e3-8...

This is not rocket science people.


Patriotism - Wikipedia


atriotism or national pride is the ideology of love and devotion to a homeland, and a sense of alliance with other citizens who share the same values. This attachment can be a combination of many different features relating to one's own homeland, including ethnic, cultural, political or historical aspects. It encompasses a set of concepts closely related to those of nationalism


Nationalism - Wikipedia



Nationalism is a political, social, and economic system characterized by the promotion of the interests of a particular nation, especially with the aim of gaining and maintaining sovereignty (self-governance) over the homeland. The political ideology of nationalism holds that a nation should govern themselves, free from outside interference, and is linked to the concept of self-determination. Nationalism is further oriented towards developing and maintaining a national identity based on shared, social characteristics, such as culture and language, religion and politics, and a belief in a common ancestry.[1][2] Nationalism, therefore, seeks to preserve a nation's culture, by way of pride in national achievements, and is closely linked to patriotism,

 

[JakeStarkey]

Differing between patriotism and nationalism is considered "Subjective sloganeering by the Socialists" by some low info unuseful tools of the far right, dontcha think.

Patriots will defend liberty to the utmost while nationalists will do their darnedest to deny it when it suits their selfish and immoral purposes.

Thank you! A patriot drinks coca-cola or a mountain dew, yes!

 

[Ringel05]

Been thinking what characterizes the difference between American patriots and nationalists.

Patriots pay taxes and Nationalists cut funding.

Patriots use the flag as a symbol of inclusion and Nationalists wield the flag for exclusion.

Patriots end wars for humanity and Nationalists start them for profits.

Patriots protect the vulnerable and Nationalists abuse on the weak.

Patriots share resources and Nationalists hoard them.

Patriots build coalitions and Nationalists build walls.

Patriots think of others and Nationalists think only of themselves.

We have far too many on USMB who confuse the two.

I'll have a cheeseburger and fries please, hold the tomatoes. Coke, no Pepsi.

Thank you! A patriot drinks coca-cola, yes!

In that case make mine a Mountain Dew......

 

[Auld Phart]

because....

Things go better with coke?

(how does he drink it?)

 

[Penelope]

I think the US has been in Jingoism since the creation of the MIC and has now just got so much worst.

 

[Jackson]

pa·tri·ot

[ pey-tree- uht, -ot or, esp. British, pa-tree- uht]

NOUN

1.

a person who loves, supports, and defends his or her country and its interests with devotion.


na·tion·al·ist

[ nash- uh-nl-ist, nash-n uh-list]


NOUN

1. a person devoted to nationalism.

2. (initial capital letter) a member of a political group advocating or fighting for national independence, a strong national government, etc


Jake, you can think and inunderstand any concept you wish. It doesn't mean you are right. Mosr of us are patriots and if we lived in the 1700's we would have been nationalists.

 

[irosie91]

I think the US has been in Jingoism since the creation of the MIC and has now just got so much worst.

there is always hope, penny

 

[irosie91]

S

pa·tri·ot

[ pey-tree- uht, -ot or, esp. British, pa-tree- uht]

NOUN

1.

a person who loves, supports, and defends his or her country and its interests with devotion.


na·tion·al·ist

[ nash- uh-nl-ist, nash-n uh-list]


NOUN

1. a person devoted to nationalism.

2. (initial capital letter) a member of a political group advocating or fighting for national independence, a strong national government, etc


Jake, you can think and inunderstand any concept you wish. It doesn't mean you are right. Mosr of us are patriots and if we lived in the 1700's we would have been nationalists.

to each his own------past few days I am dealing with another category -----
SOCCER FAN.
in the 1700s----here in the USA -----we would be either patriots or
loyalists or quakers

 

[JakeStarkey]

pa·tri·ot

[ pey-tree- uht, -ot or, esp. British, pa-tree- uht]

NOUN

1.

a person who loves, supports, and defends his or her country and its interests with devotion.


na·tion·al·ist

[ nash- uh-nl-ist, nash-n uh-list]


NOUN

1. a person devoted to nationalism.

2. (initial capital letter) a member of a political group advocating or fighting for national independence, a strong national government, etc


Jake, you can think and inunderstand any concept you wish. It doesn't mean you are right. Mosr of us are patriots and if we lived in the 1700's we would have been nationalists.

Most nationalists, imo, are weak on patriotism. The patriots of 1776 created a new country and national government ONLY after thirteen years of trying to get GB to treat the colonists as equal members of the Empire.

Those nationalists among our far right and alt right are not patriots and many are not conservatives.

 

[harmonica]

Been thinking what characterizes the difference between American patriots and nationalists.

Patriots pay taxes and Nationalists cut funding.

Patriots use the flag as a symbol of inclusion and Nationalists wield the flag for exclusion.

Patriots end wars for humanity and Nationalists start them for profits.

Patriots protect the vulnerable and Nationalists abuse on the weak.

Patriots share resources and Nationalists hoard them.

Patriots build coalitions and Nationalists build walls.

Patriots think of others and Nationalists think only of themselves.

We have far too many on USMB who confuse the two.

it's obvious you are confused --you just made a fool of yourself because YOU do not know the definitions of either!!
Patriots do not think of others---
Patriots start wars
pa·tri·ot
ˈpātrēət/
noun

1. 1.
   a person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors.
   synonyms: nationalist, loyalist;

synonyms for patriot:

• flag-waver
• jingoist
• loyalist
• nationalist
• partisan
• patrioteer
• volunteer
• good citizen
• statesperson
• ultranationalist

I found great synonyms for "patriot" on the new Thesaurus.com!
you do know the definition of synonym??
syn·o·nym
ˈsinəˌnim/
noun
plural noun: synonyms

1. a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language, for example shut is a synonym of close.

your OP is ridiculously ridiculous/does not make sense
it's like saying are you fat or obese?

 

[Penelope]

Been thinking what characterizes the difference between American patriots and nationalists.

Patriots pay taxes and Nationalists cut funding.

Patriots use the flag as a symbol of inclusion and Nationalists wield the flag for exclusion.

Patriots end wars for humanity and Nationalists start them for profits.

Patriots protect the vulnerable and Nationalists abuse on the weak.

Patriots share resources and Nationalists hoard them.

Patriots build coalitions and Nationalists build walls.

Patriots think of others and Nationalists think only of themselves.

We have far too many on USMB who confuse the two.

it's obvious you are confused --you just made a fool of yourself because YOU do not know the definitions of either!!
Patriots do not think of others---
Patriots start wars
pa·tri·ot
ˈpātrēət/
noun

1. 1.
   a person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors.
   synonyms: nationalist, loyalist;

synonyms for patriot:

• flag-waver
• jingoist
• loyalist
• nationalist
• partisan
• patrioteer
• volunteer
• good citizen
• statesperson
• ultranationalist

I found great synonyms for "patriot" on the new Thesaurus.com!
you do know the definition of synonym??
syn·o·nym
ˈsinəˌnim/
noun
plural noun: synonyms

1. a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language, for example shut is a synonym of close.

your OP is ridiculously ridiculous/does not make sense
it's like saying are you fat or obese?

Nationalism start wars.

 

[frigidweirdo]

Been thinking what characterizes the difference between American patriots and nationalists.

Patriots pay taxes and Nationalists cut funding.

Patriots use the flag as a symbol of inclusion and Nationalists wield the flag for exclusion.

Patriots end wars for humanity and Nationalists start them for profits.

Patriots protect the vulnerable and Nationalists abuse on the weak.

Patriots share resources and Nationalists hoard them.

Patriots build coalitions and Nationalists build walls.

Patriots think of others and Nationalists think only of themselves.

We have far too many on USMB who confuse the two.

The term "patriot" means someone who loves their country.

A Communist who loves their country wants the country to be Communist.

A Fascist who loves their country wants the country to be Fascist.

The problem is people use the term to mean what they want it to mean, and everyone else isn't a patriot because those people aren't like them.

 

[my2¢]

We have too many confusing tags already. I don't mind if folks call me a patriot or a nationalist, a liberal or a conservative, a Buckeye or an Arizonan, just don't call me late for dinner.

 

[harmonica]

Been thinking what characterizes the difference between American patriots and nationalists.

Patriots pay taxes and Nationalists cut funding.

Patriots use the flag as a symbol of inclusion and Nationalists wield the flag for exclusion.

Patriots end wars for humanity and Nationalists start them for profits.

Patriots protect the vulnerable and Nationalists abuse on the weak.

Patriots share resources and Nationalists hoard them.

Patriots build coalitions and Nationalists build walls.

Patriots think of others and Nationalists think only of themselves.

We have far too many on USMB who confuse the two.

it's obvious you are confused --you just made a fool of yourself because YOU do not know the definitions of either!!
Patriots do not think of others---
Patriots start wars
pa·tri·ot
ˈpātrēət/
noun

1. 1.
   a person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors.
   synonyms: nationalist, loyalist;

synonyms for patriot:

• flag-waver
• jingoist
• loyalist
• nationalist
• partisan
• patrioteer
• volunteer
• good citizen
• statesperson
• ultranationalist

I found great synonyms for "patriot" on the new Thesaurus.com!
you do know the definition of synonym??
syn·o·nym
ˈsinəˌnim/
noun
plural noun: synonyms

1. a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language, for example shut is a synonym of close.

your OP is ridiculously ridiculous/does not make sense
it's like saying are you fat or obese?

Nationalism start wars.

the definitions/facts are RIGHT there in front of you
Jakey looks stupid for not knowing the definitions
nationalism does not directly start all wars

 

[bigrebnc1775]

Been thinking what characterizes the difference between American patriots and nationalists.

Patriots pay taxes and Nationalists cut funding.

Patriots use the flag as a symbol of inclusion and Nationalists wield the flag for exclusion.

Patriots end wars for humanity and Nationalists start them for profits.

Patriots protect the vulnerable and Nationalists abuse on the weak.

Patriots share resources and Nationalists hoard them.

Patriots build coalitions and Nationalists build walls.

Patriots think of others and Nationalists think only of themselves.

We have far too many on USMB who confuse the two.

Webster defines a patriot as
Your views of what a patriot is would be like an enemy of this country A patriot puts country first.
pa·tri·ot
ˈpātrēət/
noun

1. 1.
   a person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors.