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Do you “love your country”?
- Thread starter nogoodnamesleft
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I'm not an American but I travelled most of America and just want to say aesthetically and nature wise it is probably the most beautiful country I've ever been to
I guess a bit? I (know I) get a bit defensive when other people criticize my country, even though I most likely expressed that same criticism myself. But it's still 'my country'.
That's probably to do with the fact that there are a lot of things I genuinely really appreciate about the Netherlands. I'm not gonna pretend I'm not a little bit proud when our tiny ass country gets a thread on here praising our bicycle culture.
I also genuinely believe the Netherlands are quite progressive. It could be better, but it could also be a whole lot worse.
That said, with how appreciative I am of some of the things of my country, I'm also sometimes deeply, deeply disappointed in some of its people. In the way they act and how they could possibly think the way they do.
So I guess a bit.
That's probably to do with the fact that there are a lot of things I genuinely really appreciate about the Netherlands. I'm not gonna pretend I'm not a little bit proud when our tiny ass country gets a thread on here praising our bicycle culture.
I also genuinely believe the Netherlands are quite progressive. It could be better, but it could also be a whole lot worse.
That said, with how appreciative I am of some of the things of my country, I'm also sometimes deeply, deeply disappointed in some of its people. In the way they act and how they could possibly think the way they do.
So I guess a bit.
I guess I get pretty "patriotic" during the Olympics, cheering for the athletes that represent our country and all that jazz. But I also cheer for athletes from other countries when there's a heartwarming story surrounding them. I wept openly when Hidilyn Diaz won the first ever gold for the Philippines for instance.
But this place, especially my state (Texas), can also be an absolute dumpster fire to a large amount of the population, so I openly criticize and advocate for change to make it a better place to live for everyone.
But this place, especially my state (Texas), can also be an absolute dumpster fire to a large amount of the population, so I openly criticize and advocate for change to make it a better place to live for everyone.
Yep, USA baby! Lot of people talk shit on Texas but Houston and now where I live Dallas (a little less) are some of the most diverse city's in not just the US but the world. Was kind of crazy how white Western Europe was when I have visited excluding Spain.
We're just No. 1 on the amount of haters list, some earned and some salt.
But really I could live a lot of places if I could speak the language, I'm pretty open to anywhere as long as I could make a living.
We're just No. 1 on the amount of haters list, some earned and some salt.
But really I could live a lot of places if I could speak the language, I'm pretty open to anywhere as long as I could make a living.
Never in my life have I felt some strong unconditional love towards the country I was born or live in. Born in Russia, moved to germany when I was 10.
The only time I root for countries is during the football world and euro cups, because I have to pick some teams I want to win.
Blind patriotism like you see constantly in the usa for example, with their anthems during sports events, flags everywhere etc. is obnoxious to me.
With Tennis being my favourite sport I also get annoyed all the time if tv channels choose to show a match with a lower ranked german player because he is "one of our athletes" instead of a much more hype match going on at the same time with better and more popular players.
The only time I root for countries is during the football world and euro cups, because I have to pick some teams I want to win.
Blind patriotism like you see constantly in the usa for example, with their anthems during sports events, flags everywhere etc. is obnoxious to me.
With Tennis being my favourite sport I also get annoyed all the time if tv channels choose to show a match with a lower ranked german player because he is "one of our athletes" instead of a much more hype match going on at the same time with better and more popular players.
I love it in terms of geography. France has a very diverse geography relative to its size.
I appreciate that I live in a peaceful and rich country.
But I can't say I "love'" France.
And Except far-right people, I don't think I've heard any French say they love France lol.
I appreciate that I live in a peaceful and rich country.
But I can't say I "love'" France.
And Except far-right people, I don't think I've heard any French say they love France lol.
I was born in Ukraine.
Despite living in Canada, I remain a Ukrainian nationalist. As do most Ukrainian immigrants I know.
It's a huge part of who I am, because I lived on the edge of this identity divide my entire life. And, y'know, the past 18 years have been quite turbulent in that regard.
Despite living in Canada, I remain a Ukrainian nationalist. As do most Ukrainian immigrants I know.
It's a huge part of who I am, because I lived on the edge of this identity divide my entire life. And, y'know, the past 18 years have been quite turbulent in that regard.
I'm from the UK- so nope. I live in Canada and like it more than my own country- but never goes as far as love a country.
I love the potential of my country, which is why I fight to help make it better. (I'm an American)
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I love Greece as a place I guess - countryside is great, the islands are beautiful and during the summer I can't think of a more wholesome place to live at. In an ideal life I would retire and relocate to one of the quieter islands to spend the rest of my days peacefully.
I don't like most of the people however, current government is completely backwards, and we're so fucked economically we've become a textbook example of what not to do as a country.
I don't like most of the people however, current government is completely backwards, and we're so fucked economically we've become a textbook example of what not to do as a country.
I'm very grateful and feel very lucky to live in Canada but I don't think I'd ever say I 'Love my country'. Maybe I've just seen way too many shit heads that use patriotism as a mask for their racism but I side-eye anyone who says they love their country unironically. Red flags go further up if they say something attesting to how their country is the best in the world.
In a sense, yes. The U.S. could be so much more, and so much better, which is why I am so personally critical of it. If I truly didn't care for this country and the people in it, I would be apathetic to its problems, or worse, try to shut down any criticism of it. The Right's insistence that America is a perfect place that has transcended any past issues or wrongdoings has always struck me as deeply insecure, and the opposite tact to take with something you love. I don't "love" this place in the sense that I unconditionally hold it in high regard, or actively support everything about it.
If I wasn't born here, had the means and support to leave, and could ensure a decent standard of living, I think I'd move.
This country human trafficked or murdered my ancestors on both sides of my family and every day more people who look like me are slandered/murdered/vilified/portrayed as lawless heathens.
This country human trafficked or murdered my ancestors on both sides of my family and every day more people who look like me are slandered/murdered/vilified/portrayed as lawless heathens.
I'm in Canada. It's pretty and I am glad that I can live my life as a trans woman. The province I'm in is even having advocates looking at making it easier to transition which makes me happy.
Love is a strong word though. I would say I like it. Regardless Canada has its fair share of issues that's for sure. Too many to go into really just like any other country.
Love is a strong word though. I would say I like it. Regardless Canada has its fair share of issues that's for sure. Too many to go into really just like any other country.
I was born in Ukraine and moved to America. America is the best country in the world and I wouldn't trade it for anything. That being said we all know what is happening in Ukraine and I still have family over there. I am beyond proud of how their fighting back. So to answer the question, "Do I love my country" that would be an astounding YES! Both where i was born and where I live.
I am not sure which country is mine.
Ive lived in Singapore, Hong Kong, India, Canada, the US, and Japan. Which one is mine??
Ive lived in Singapore, Hong Kong, India, Canada, the US, and Japan. Which one is mine??
No, not really. If I never see tartan or hear bagpipes again I wouldn't care. That is superficial though. We have crap life/health expectancy compared to most of Europe, horrible drug death stats in the young, just crap health stuff in general. Child poverty is high, homelessness is higher than it should be, foodbanks are rife, just we fucking suck at looking after ourselves - now some will blame the Union and - look we suck at looking after ourselves. So no I do not 'Love My Country'. The tap water is very nice though.
It's where I live and plan to live the rest of my life.
I neither love nor hate it.
It's a good place overall, but I don't feel any sort of emotion for it. I don't feel shame or pride.
I neither love nor hate it.
It's a good place overall, but I don't feel any sort of emotion for it. I don't feel shame or pride.
It's treated me well but others so poorly that I can't say I feel anything towards it one way or another. I like the county I live in; the people are genuinely amazing and it's very progressive. I love the people here.
In the context of what is going on in the world right now; it is my home, my family's home, and there are a lot of people I love and care about here. Can't imagine what my reaction would be if shit hit the fan, because it is such an unrealistic scenario that I feel like any answer is coming from a life of security and privilege and I couldn't fathom how I'd actually react.
In the context of what is going on in the world right now; it is my home, my family's home, and there are a lot of people I love and care about here. Can't imagine what my reaction would be if shit hit the fan, because it is such an unrealistic scenario that I feel like any answer is coming from a life of security and privilege and I couldn't fathom how I'd actually react.
no, that's weird. sometimes I even root for other countries during the Olympics lol.
I try and make it better through whatever means I have but I just live here, man.
it's also very good at letting you down.
I try and make it better through whatever means I have but I just live here, man.
it's also very good at letting you down.
this is how i feel too. i love america, but it's got a lot of issues that need to be addressed. imo being critical of your country and wanting it to improve is a form of patriotism, but blind worship of the country and willfully ignoring its flaws crosses the line into nationalism.I talk a fair bit of shit, but that's because this place can and should be so much better for everyone.
