Is nationalistic traits good or bad?

[Lordleelee2/ZardBrood]

Since in my history class we are covering WWI, and I was needing another poll idea, this popped up. If some of you don't know, Nationalism is an overwhelm pride for your country, but is not limited to a nation, it can also be for language, race, but it usually leads to wanting to be a nation of what I said above. For example people that speak Italian want to rule themselves, be one true Italy. (Poor example I think, best I got atm)
my thoughts in spoilers, I suggest posting your thoughts before reading mine, I don't want to influence anything here, or start a flame war.

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[Lunarzius]

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Spoiler used: + 10 Points!

[Aeon_the_Hermit]

Some Definitions:

Patriotism - love for or devotion to one's country


Nationalism - loyalty and devotion to a nation; especially : a sense of national consciousness exalting one nation above all others and placing primary emphasis on promotion of its culture and interests as opposed to those of other nations or supranational groups


Jingoism - extreme chauvinism or nationalism marked especially by a belligerent foreign policy

Hope that clears things up.

[AirmanAlex]

Nationalism is a great thing in smaller amounts, I mean I don't want to live in America if every single person goes about saying how much greater France is, and the glory of Europe! I want to hear about the grand awesomeness of American companies, Apple Pie, and Ford Mustangs!

Though it gets bad when you want to go out, and destroy every single Toyota, and Mitsubishi, and force Ford mustangs on everyone, because your American cars are far superior to anything else made by anyone, and then you have a Mussolini Style dictatorship!

[the1templar]

The I don't care much. You think your country is great? Good for you. I believe this whole world is one big pool of crap. Sooner This world fixes itself better everyone is.

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