Some reflections on patriotism and nationalism
John I am really appreciating your substack -- thanks for sharing your illuminating POV on these thorny matters!
Thanks for writing this John. I enjoy your thoughtful and measured view of the topic.
The quote from GK Chesterton comes to mind:
“‘My country, right or wrong,' is a thing that no patriot would think of saying. It is like saying, 'My mother, drunk or sober.’”
John I am really appreciating your substack -- thanks for sharing your illuminating POV on these thorny matters!
Thanks for writing this John. I enjoy your thoughtful and measured view of the topic.
The quote from GK Chesterton comes to mind:
“‘My country, right or wrong,' is a thing that no patriot would think of saying. It is like saying, 'My mother, drunk or sober.’”