Patriotism in the current paradigm

Today there are no countries that exist independently of any others..the global economy operates in a manner which has destroyed national barriers both physically and politically.

People are not responsible for where they are born, nor are they responsible for the actions of the people of the country prior to their arrival.

Is there any real sense in maintaining pride the achievements and culture of something you essentially had no part in forming?
And if so then would it not be right to address the less positive aspects of our history as well as the fine acheivements such as the hills hoist and stubbies shorts?


The desire to preserve the character and the basis of the culture is a form of identification with other members of the nation and little more IMO.

Patriotism also implies that the individual should place the interests of the nation above their personal and group interests, yet who decideds the interests of the nation?

IMO Patriotism perpetuates segregation and is only a step away from Nationalism

It cements a belief that one's own country is better than any other...

-strengthening national unity, including campaigns for national salvation in times of crisis.
-emphasising the national identity and rejecting foreign influences, influenced by cultural conservatism and in extreme cases, xenophobia.
-limiting non-national populations on the national territory, especially by limiting immigration and, in extreme cases, by ethnic cleansing.
-annexing territory which is considered part of the national homeland. This is called irredentism, from the Italian movement Italia irredenta.
-economic nationalism, which is the promotion of the national interest in economic policy, especially through protectionism and in opposition to free trade policies.




George Washington advised the United States to remain a neutral player in the international political game.
He urged the new republic to avoid conflicts and alliances with other nations. Although he felt that economic ties with other nations should be promoted to encourage trade and commerce, political ties should be minimal. He was concerned that having close relations could force the US to unite with allies to promote their interest and be drawn into their war.
Likewise, he was concerned that strongly discordant relations would do the same and that both situations could force the US into conflicts that may not be important to the US. He was concerned that these type of relations would cause passion driven foreign policy rather than policy based upon the nation's interest


Smart man that Washington
told us to grow hemp too

Chauvinism prevailed though