Is patriotism bad?

Patriotism has led to countless wars and genocides, all because certain people happened to be born in certain regions (which they had no control over), and because the people who run their governments made some bad decisions. Patriotism has not resulted in any good, but has resulted in countless conflicts. read more

Patriotism is a good thing or a bad thing depending on whether it appears to help or hurt your interests. Patriotism is a good thing for a dictator trying to gel together a nation and an army to stay in power. Patriotism/Nationalism is a good thing for a confederation of states/tribes trying to unite to face a common enemy. read more

Patriotism is typically defined as "love of one’s country," and such love seems decent and normal to most people. But does it make sense to pledge allegian Patriotism is typically defined as "love of one’s country," and such love seems decent and normal to most people. read more