Once again I find myself shaking my head and wondering. How can others read something and totally misconstrue what was written? I had posted a blog concerning Nationalism. A hot topic at the moment and a tool being employed by the left leaning folks these days. Anyway, a friend reposted that blog and comments followed. I am always pleased when others comment on what I have written, yes it gives me a certain sense of satisfaction. Yes, I like it better when others agree with my opinions. It was on this thread that I read opposition to my opinion. I became confused as to why? You see this person started complaining about Nazi's, the mistreatment of the Jews and people of color.
I was confused because my blog, my opinion, was about Nationalism. I had even included the definition of what that is. Simply stated, it means taking care of your own Nation first and foremost. It is that idea I was defending. Last I knew our nation contained all of the aforementioned groups. They are all a part of our National identity and culture. All those groups should be Nationalists as well! But this one individual seemed to have a totally different view, almost as though she lived in a different nation altogether. That is where I became confused. You see, I know this person, if only by family name recognition and reputation, and she is just as American as I am. Or so I believed anyway. Had she not read the opening lines, the ones where I explained what Nationalism is, and what I felt about that definition? Must have been because she said nothing about that, just went on about racism and how peoples treat others badly. They do that in every nation and always have. Most likely they always will but let's not get off track here.
I'm not writing this to disparage this individual in any way. She is certainly entitled to her own opinion. I'm writing because her opinion wasn't about Nationalism, the topic of my blog. Why had she chosen to post her opinion there? It is my feeling it is simply because she is listening to the rhetoric of the left.
The National Socialist German Workers party, what we know today as Nazi's were nationalists. That's true, they were also Socialists, but that doesn't seem to be a concern from these folks. Some candidates from the left identify themselves as socialists and enjoy much support. Personally I find that a bit puzzling. So, being a Nationalist is a very bad thing, the supporting of your Nations interests and welfare before solving the rest of the worlds' problems, but being a socialist, creating a strong central government that redistributes your money as it sees fit is a fine idea. But don't take my word for it, here is what Merriam -Webster says; " Socialism definition: is- any of various economic and political theories advocating collective or governmental ownership and administration of the means of production and distribution of goods." It enjoys wide popularity mostly due to a fellow named Karl Marx. He was a German gentleman born to Jewish parents. Karl Marx did advocate for communism which is the state following socialism.
So what is the point here? The point is a simple one, Nationalism is not a political system. Nationalism is supporting your Nation above all others. Nationalism has nothing to do with Nazi's, Jews, Blacks, Muslims, or anything else. Nationalism has to do with a NATION. It is the nation I was talking about. Yes, bad things happen in our nation, very bad things, and that is why you should support her. " Stand beside her and Guide her through the night with a light from above." The discussion of what that light may be is another topic altogether. We should stand beside each other, as a Nation, as a National Family, and take care of our family first. That is what Nationalism is all about. And to quote Lee Greenwood, " I'd gladly stand up and defend her still today. " That's what I'm talking about.
I was confused because my blog, my opinion, was about Nationalism. I had even included the definition of what that is. Simply stated, it means taking care of your own Nation first and foremost. It is that idea I was defending. Last I knew our nation contained all of the aforementioned groups. They are all a part of our National identity and culture. All those groups should be Nationalists as well! But this one individual seemed to have a totally different view, almost as though she lived in a different nation altogether. That is where I became confused. You see, I know this person, if only by family name recognition and reputation, and she is just as American as I am. Or so I believed anyway. Had she not read the opening lines, the ones where I explained what Nationalism is, and what I felt about that definition? Must have been because she said nothing about that, just went on about racism and how peoples treat others badly. They do that in every nation and always have. Most likely they always will but let's not get off track here.
I'm not writing this to disparage this individual in any way. She is certainly entitled to her own opinion. I'm writing because her opinion wasn't about Nationalism, the topic of my blog. Why had she chosen to post her opinion there? It is my feeling it is simply because she is listening to the rhetoric of the left.
The National Socialist German Workers party, what we know today as Nazi's were nationalists. That's true, they were also Socialists, but that doesn't seem to be a concern from these folks. Some candidates from the left identify themselves as socialists and enjoy much support. Personally I find that a bit puzzling. So, being a Nationalist is a very bad thing, the supporting of your Nations interests and welfare before solving the rest of the worlds' problems, but being a socialist, creating a strong central government that redistributes your money as it sees fit is a fine idea. But don't take my word for it, here is what Merriam -Webster says; " Socialism definition: is- any of various economic and political theories advocating collective or governmental ownership and administration of the means of production and distribution of goods." It enjoys wide popularity mostly due to a fellow named Karl Marx. He was a German gentleman born to Jewish parents. Karl Marx did advocate for communism which is the state following socialism.
So what is the point here? The point is a simple one, Nationalism is not a political system. Nationalism is supporting your Nation above all others. Nationalism has nothing to do with Nazi's, Jews, Blacks, Muslims, or anything else. Nationalism has to do with a NATION. It is the nation I was talking about. Yes, bad things happen in our nation, very bad things, and that is why you should support her. " Stand beside her and Guide her through the night with a light from above." The discussion of what that light may be is another topic altogether. We should stand beside each other, as a Nation, as a National Family, and take care of our family first. That is what Nationalism is all about. And to quote Lee Greenwood, " I'd gladly stand up and defend her still today. " That's what I'm talking about.
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