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A thread about nationalism-
Confused about what it is? Think of your home.
Confused about what it is? Think of your home.
people like are always confused about nationalism and are ready to use the word “hyper-nationalism” at the drop of a hat.
How would you feel if someone comes to your home and starts taking your stuff,or starts calling you by a strange name?
How would you feel if someone comes to your home and starts taking your stuff,or starts calling you by a strange name?
Would you say you’re fine with his views and let him have his way?Or would you resist?”
The problem with intellectual liberals is that they feel very entitled.They think the society, the country owes them the safety they get,,the (misplaced)respect they get.
The problem with intellectual liberals is that they feel very entitled.They think the society, the country owes them the safety they get,,the (misplaced)respect they get.
This is why they don’t think of the country as their home.When you are confused about nationalism, try to draw a parallel between your home and your country.
You want to keep the family comfortable so you get an AC, a water heater, a gas connectionWhen you get a promotion you celebrate. You throw a party when there is a birthday in your family.
When you do all these things, do you think you are being hyper-familistic?When you feel protective towards your family, do you think you are being jingoistic?When you feel insulted if someone insults your child do you think you are dramatic?No.,
These are normal manifestations for a family.A country is like a family, whether you feel it that way or not. In fact, you realize that when you go abroad…you don’t have the same privileges that the people of that country have.
If you think nationalism has no meaning in this globalised world try entering another country without permission. Try entering Pakistan, for example, by simply crossing the LOC, or even better, try entering China. You will get a feel of what sort of “globalised” world we live in.
Does your own country deport you? No. Do you need a visa to live in your country? No. Are you treated like a foreigner or a non-native? Your ancestors have lived, fought, survived and triumphed here. Your cultural icons, your historical ideals, have enriched your life.
Recognizing these privileges, and feeling protective towards them, is nationalism. Feeling good about your history, about your roots, and wanting to stop people from twisting your true heritage is nationalism. Feeling good that you are secure within your borders is nationalism.
There is nothing wrong in this. The same feelings and emotions that are applied to your family are applied to your country. Just that you don’t want someone to malign your family, a strong sense of nationalism makes you stand up to those who intend to malign your country.
