• Kobek@sh.itjust.works
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    15 days ago

    I’m not talking about the terminology which I am quite aware of. I’m talking about a feigned nationalism based primarily around foreign issues with an underlying dependence on US trade.

    True patriots and nationalists, and yes there are plenty, don’t see this as a fight. They see it as a disappointing loss for the United States. The real “fight” is unfortunately with our own government and their capitulation to a global sense of political subversion that erodes history and establishes ideology as a national identity.

    • setVeryLoud(true);@lemmy.ca
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      15 days ago

      While I don’t disagree with the essence of your point, keep in mind that “no true Scotsman” is a common thought fallacy, in this case, “no true patriot or nationalist”. You can’t speak for everyone.

      Patriotism is a complex topic, but I think we can all agree that, for example, companies weaseling themselves into the Canadian market under the guise of patriotism is not okay. Intention matters.