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I don't have a "kid", but I do have little cousins and am always watching them. Puzzles are something I try to get them to do but they always get to distracted. Usually a pillow fort or something that lets them explore there imaginations is something that is great for them to do. The ground is lava, being a knight who save a princess ex. are all great things for you guys to do. It is also cost effective because imagination if free

 

What I ment to say was, that patriotism can lead to hatred against foreign people, because you maybe think, that the people of your own country or the government are better than the people from other countries. But yeah, you're right, I tend to exaggerate, that's typical me, sorry.

 

Yeah, I framed that wrong, my bad - it's me who thinks that many holidays base on a pseudo historical fact - no offense.

You are thinking of Nationalists not patriots lol.

Many politicians try to make the voters believe, that there is a straight, clear line between nationalism and patriotism.  Many people think, that nationalism is the bad version of patriotism. The general saying is, that patriotism is a non-aggressiv, harmless way of being emotionally attracted by your country, whereas nationalism is said to be patriotism's bad brother who stands for hatred against foreign people and countries. I think that these stereotypical sayings are politically motivated statements. The people who say it, are mostly politically right-wing oriented men and women. They try to make patriotism look like a desirable attribute, because they want to be voted. Psychologists like the German Christopher Cohrs from the "Friedrich Schiller-University Jena" say, there isn't a clear line inbetween the patriots and the nationalists. He says, that the more emotionally attracted you are to your country, the more likely you will devalue other peoples and countries. So no, I AM thinking of patriots AND nationalists.
I'm also kind of curious, why you typed "lol" at the end of your post. I don't think it's funny at all.

 

So no, I AM thinking of patriots AND nationalists.

I'm also kind of curious, why you typed "lol" at the end of your post. I don't think it's funny at all.

 

Even if Meme was "laughing" at you (which I highly doubt - see article I linked above), your reaction seemed a bit on the emotional side. I'm wondering if you get offended/angered easily.

 

Just going to butt in here and say that I don't think stophix's response was emotional. It was passionate. There is a very distinct difference. Saying someone is being "emotional" has many negative connotations and can be seen as incredibly rude and dismissive.

 

Regarding "lol" and things of that nature: Our language continues to evolve as we as people grow up. One person not understanding the way someone is using a word and asking why they've used it that way isn't emotional or easily offended. It's curious and well within reason to ask.

 

I'm glad to see the disagreement was resolved quickly and easily though. It makes me very proud of our members and potential apps.

 

 

>Are we apologizing here too?

What is this? Canada?

If only. Personally, I'm glad to see people clarify instead of bicker.

 

Sorry it took me so long to get back to this toppic. I have have been busy with graduation and being sick. But anyway, In terms of the nationalism and patriotism difference. It was not exactly a political difference. I used "nationalism" in language ment in a historical subject matter (meaning how we used it in my AP World History class). I can see why it is easy to the similarities between the to words, but the most apparent explanation is that if they where the same, there would be no need for 2 separate words. I understand that patriotism can lead to nationalism, but being a patriotic dose not necessarily mean you are a nationalist. I am obviously not completely fluent in this topic, or have any sort of degree in English, Phycology, History, or Politics. I am only just going into college and know that I can make mistakes. I have just provided the context for my previous comment. I hope this clarifies things. Also I usually use "lol" or some sort of face to break tension in my comments. As you can see I didn't use any in my statement (excluding this one ";)"). So it was probably much more intense to read due to it's "formality." <--- Tension breaker I would love to talk more about this. I love debating ideas, it is always good fun.

Gosh long comment

0O0 you looked at the >.< face. 

What I ment to say was, that patriotism can lead to hatred against foreign people, because you maybe think, that the people of your own country or the government are better than the people from other countries. But yeah, you're right, I tend to exaggerate, that's typical me, sorry.

 

Yeah, I framed that wrong, my bad - it's me who thinks that many holidays base on a pseudo historical fact - no offense.

You are thinking of Nationalists not patriots lol.