One Thing Is Not Like the Other Thing 0
In a fitting post for the Fourth of July, Gina Barreca muses on difference between patriotism and nationalism.
Here’s a bit; follow the link for the rest. It will be worth your while.
Patriotism is about a desire for progress, not a yearning for repetition. It’s about wanting to be better, not just longing for an idea of what we think we once were. While it should be rooted in a knowledge of history, patriotism is more than a sentimental reverence for an idealized and nostalgic vision of what most people never possessed.