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		pixl97 22 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: CBP is monitoring US drivers and detaining those w... This is just nationalism in practice. Them bad, us good. No nuances, no thinking.

MSFT_Edging 22 days ago [–]

I've had people directly ask me "why is nationalism bad?" This is why. It blinds you to your true qualities.

The point of nationalism is to separate pride from accomplishments. Without something to back your pride, its hollow, violent, and hateful.

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