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basilfawlty89 · 36-40, M
Patriotism is shite. Why be proud of imaginary lines in the sand? It almost always leads to nationalism too which is a toilet bowl.
BlueMetalChick · 26-30, F
@basilfawlty89 Because it's fun. I'm a Serb. I like to root for the Serbian hockey teams, I like to enjoy Serbian food and my sister likes to drink plum rakija which is an exclusively Serbian drink. It's enjoyable to be proud of your country even if nations are, essentially, imaginary lines in sand. Each one has different culture and different history, and it's not really important but it's fun to celebrate it.
basilfawlty89 · 36-40, M
@BlueMetalChick culture is not the same as national borders though. I see no issue relating to cultural identity.
BlueMetalChick · 26-30, F
@basilfawlty89 Sometimes, culture can be specific to one nation though. Like the example I gave of Serbia. It's a small country and it borders Croatia. The cultures of the two are different more because of the borders than because of differences in ethnicity.
basilfawlty89 · 36-40, M
@BlueMetalChick I thought it was more due to the religion. Serbs being Orthodox and Croats being Catholics?
BlueMetalChick · 26-30, F
@basilfawlty89 That was the reason for the two to be divided into separate countries in the first place, yes. I mean things like national food and drinks, dance, music, or dress. Those can be specific to a country even though there shouldn't be a reason for it.
basilfawlty89 · 36-40, M
@BlueMetalChick true, I mean I could use Armenia as an example there. Armenia has a unique culture with its own alphabet, language, architecture, etc.
BlueMetalChick · 26-30, F
@basilfawlty89 Regardless, I understand what you mean. Having a patriotic attitude be a centerpoint of your personality it quite stupid.
@basilfawlty89 * Has long heated ad hominem laced argument with you.*