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Originally Posted by desertgrandma
Thats bs.
Without patriotism, what do you have?
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Europe?
EDIT: Oh and the patriotism quote was from Samuel Johnson.
EDIT 2: And it also seems, and I may be making cultural stereotypes here, that Americans are far more vociferous in their proclamations of Patriotism. Whereas over here, the UK, and I would assume most of Europe, that kind of exuberance would label the owner as a bit of a loony or, more than likely, a fascist. Not making any judgments here, just stating how it is over here in Europe.
For instance, the waving of a British Flag/Showing a British Flag outside your house has for a long time hinted at leanings toward the right wing and fascism. As with Religion, most British citizens are pretty much indifferent when it comes to patriotism. Its more of a shrug of the shoulders reaction, unless its the footie -- then you'll see some ridiculous patriotism from usually rational and intelligent people.