Nationalism and Pride in ones country. ( Archived) (89)

Is there a difference?

This was inspired by Sellanova's thread...it got me thinking because while I'm kinda proud of some of what Britain has acheived I certainly wouldn't consider myself nationalistic.

So I'm unafraid of criticizing the country of my residence where I feel justified...and would never consider it above criticism from ANY quarter.

What say you? Are you an out and out nationalist or simply proud to be a part of your nations fabric?

I like that.

I personally am proud of where i come from which should come naturally to everyone as there is obviouly something to be proud of to everyone of their 'mamaland'.

However, i remain dissatisfied with many things regarding my 'mamaland'.

I would rather see a lack and consequently hope for change than be all round content, be reluctant and miss out on the unknown good that could follow.

It kills me that my people are at war and will never support that to seem loyal. Why? It would be dishonest and against what i believe in since my loyalty begins with myself.

Not too sure about your terminology, so don't know if I could just say yes or no. I am proud of my country, and after seeing so many others, really don't want to leave it again. I do think other countries have some good points, just like this one best overall, although it isn't perfect by a long shot. I actually try to be OBJECTIVE, FAIR, AND REALISTIC.
I think that when people from other countries try to take shots at the US, ESPECIALLY those who pretend like they actually KNOW MORE than those of us who actually live and work here, I probably come off as a nationalists, as I call them out for being so arrogantly judgmental with little more than media hype to go on, and tell them I don't give a damn about their uninformed opinion, as it is irrelevant. But no, calling an arrogant a**hole out for what they are, doesn't make you a nationalist. I, for one, would not shed a solitary tear if something completely horrible happened to Bush.

I am proud to be a citizen of the greatest country ever...JMO. We have many faults...but we are a young nation and we will grow better with time.

Recently we have made some major mistakes...but we'll get through them. Many nations are mad at us right now...but I am more angry at our leaders than they could possibly be. I am angry with the leaders but not the country.

I, too, have been to several countries abroad...some because I wanted to, and some because I was sent. But my heart always felt good, when I saw an American flag while on foreign soil.

Proud to be Birtish, of course.

Nationalistic... hell no

Very much agree with you.

I think there's some truth in the saying 'Can't see the wood for the tree's' at certain times. I suppose nationalism can blind ALL of us into failure to admit error.

Indeed, once this is done, security in ones nation and what it stands for can be enjoyed to some degree.

Clay feet and all....we all got 'em!

Proud to be Irish..yes... but don't 'feel' 100% Irish at times..also.. I would not be blind to any ills perpetrated by Ireland just because she is my country... the IRA in its later years for e.g.... I hated them.. because they had evolved into a gang of criminals with alleged links to organised crime.. JMO

until we find pride in being members of the same planet (maybe even the universe)... all else is separationism, a way of keeping us apart and drawing lines against our neighbors.

Our birth place in the universe is far more important.. JMHO what man achieves is far more important, regardless of country or heritage.