Damn kind of thought this would be an uplifting post.

  • jtrek@startrek.website
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    6 months ago

    Some people love their country like a child loves their parent. Uncritical. They can do no wrong and are the best ever. Don’t be like that.

    Some people love their like like a peer loves a peer. You see their flaws and want them to be the best they can be. Be like that, even when it’s uncomfortable and difficult.

    • Manifish_Destiny@lemmy.world
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      6 months ago

      For me its like loving a relative who is a writhing hateful shell of what they used to be. Think Alzheimer’s or something.

      • zqps@sh.itjust.works
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        6 months ago

        But even that is glorifying a national myth, where the actual history is defined by subjugation and exploitation.