Why “patriotic” is being discussed
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With respect, you don't see how it would help you understand anything because you've put on anti-partisan blinders. My political opponents openly, enthusiastically portray thems…
by SpicyLemonZest · Oct 1, 2026
The aforementioned P-3C being an example - a Lockheed-built example, no less. There's still part of me that can't quite believe that the SR-71 wouldn't be an exception. You don'…
by ryukoposting · Oct 1, 2026
Everything Americans do has to be very patriotic with giant flags and shouting AMERICA. So no you can't just have gov.us It's rijksoverheid.nl in my country- good luck to any po…
by expedition32 · Sep 30, 2026
Only for a year and a bit (parental leave in e.g. Norway is up to 100% of salary for 49 weeks capped at ca $85k, or 80% for up to 61 weeks). On top of that you get a bunch of ot…
by vidarh · Sep 30, 2026
Actually quite interesting that there is no good naming for people from the USA. Its just the patriotic BS that has spewed over there for decades that has lead to USA people bel…
by calgoo · Sep 29, 2026
> Where do you observe things "spiralling out of control"? It isn't everywhere, but it is certainly true of at least one country. We've recently gone through a very public trial…
by ffsm8 · Sep 28, 2026
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Patriotism is the feeling of love, devotion, and a sense of attachment to one's country or state. This attachment can be a combination of different feelings for things such as the language of one's homeland, and its ethnic, cultural, political, or historical aspects. It may encompass a set of concepts closely related to nationalism, mostly civic nationalism and sometimes cultural nationalism or state nationalism. Read more on Wikipedia