Europe's migrant problem

[Betonov]

Originally Posted by Skybird

That French guy I referred to, put it something like this: patriotism is love for thy people and culture, country. Nationalism is hating the others. I think history shows him to be right. Where ever nationalism rose its head, hate against the "other" had much, so very much to do with it.

I can arrange myself with people feeling honestly patriotic. I may not tick like they do, but I still can understand their feeling, and tolerate them, we are not separated by insurmountable differences. But with nationalists I run a zero tolerance policy, Nazi or not, it just is a cosmetic difference. I just cant stand nationalism.

Good point though.
Here we always said one has to be a nationalist in moderation. Too prevent too much outside influence, keep a healthy distrust of outsiders (Countries don't have friends, they have interests ) Depends on the personal view in the end.
But then again, nationalism destroyed Germany in 1945 and tore Yugoslavia apart in the 90's.