[squiggleblaz]

Ah what? Idiosyncratic? I've never read him before and it's the very definition of nationalism and patriotism I have. Patriotism is love of country; nationalism is love of nation-state.

Patrotism is a natural consequence of birth in a place - most of us live in a place with a culture. Many people migrate to another land and grow roots and become a patriot of that place. It is no crazier to be patriotic than it is to love your family.

Nationalism is more like being an Apple fanboi. Someone with slack branding convinced you that your survival depends on throwing your wealth and strength into their service. Normally we call them thugs.