That's clearly no longer the case. Across the Western world, you'll find that even moderate liberals are often uncomfortable with terms like "patriotism" and "nationalism." As for the far-left, they now view these terms as poisonous and archaic. That's because they want the whole world to be one big happy family, where borders are meaningless, people can freely move from one country to the next, and no society is inherently better than another. They preach diversity, but they want the world to be blended into one drab monoculture that falls in line with their beliefs.
So it was only a matter of time before leftists would start being triggered by patriotic rhetoric. It's happening in Australia, where Prime Minister Malcom Turnbull recently stated that he wants the government to tighten citizenship and visa requirements.
"There is no more important title in our democracy than "Australian Citizen". And we should make no apology for asking those who seek to join our Australian family to join us as Australian patriots - committed to the values that define us, committed to the values that unite us. Our success as a multicultural society is built on strong foundations which include the confidence of the Australian people that their government, and it alone, determines who comes to Australia."
That of course, is so typical of the Left. They care more about how they feel regarding an issue, rather than the objective truth. And the truth of the matter, is that these people don't seem to know what patriotism means. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, it simply means "love for or devotion to one's country." According to thefreedictionary.com, a patriot is "a person who loves, supports, and defends his or her country and its interests."
What's so bad about that?
Make no mistake, people are increasingly being offended by patriotism across the Western world. It's even ramping up in America, which is considered one of the most patriotic nations on the planet. Here we have leftists melting down over sports fans wearing red, white and blue clothing. Even in Germany, a country that is notorious for frowning upon most patriotic displays, it's not taboo to wave the German flag at a sports game.
This trend has to be fought at every turn, because there's nothing shameful about loving where you come from.
To everyone in the Western world, take note. What happens in you culture, will eventually influence government policies. So if this derision of patriotism ever goes mainstream, you can say goodbye to our borders. And when our nations are flooded with migrants who come face to face with a self-loathing culture, they'll have no motivation to assimilate. Then you can say goodbye to your values and way of life as well.
Reader Comments
When the country falls into chaos,
patriotism is born.
Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching
It's easy to see today's pretend patriots as idiots for they know not what patriotism is.
I was under the impression that was the aim of the European Union, how well did that turn out ???
Also, how well is the same agenda working out in the M.E. particularly in regards to Israel, the U.S., the Saudis, how well is that agenda working out in Yemen today ?
I think the author has got his head stuck in the ground and has deliberately avoided the events that are happening everywhere today on a daily basis that clearly refutes to the tenth degree his article.
I've been hearing this GLOBALISATION bullshit now for THIRTY YEARS, and from where I sit, it has done my family and my country more damage than good.
So you can take your GLOBALISATION agenda and shove it where the sun don't shine.
Also, consider the notion of 'fighting for your country'... that in practice means young men in the most part being marched off to kill and maim other human beings for the benefit of the top 1% elite of their home nation who in the most part tend to be psychopaths...
Also consider the notion if 'being proud of your country' which again in practice translates to masses of people believing myths about their country which in reality tends not to be true. The darkness or otherwise unsavoury truths that may exist get white washed or simply erased from the history books.
Patriotism in short is akin to believing in lies to make you feel warm, fuzzy and like you belong to something bigger and grander. That's how it is in practice. In your own personal mind, I suppose you can make it into whatever you want.
....When the country falls into chaos,
patriotism is born.
Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching