Ok. So, something of a conspiracy IMHO.
I see patriotism as one of the most ridiculous examples of brainwashing around. Only caring about the people inside your imaginary boundary lines isnt just tribal, it's backwards.
Honestly nothing funnier than a bunch of idiots staring at their flag singing their 'theme tune'.
Dont get me wrong, i like preserving traditions, but if your country is like a few hundred years old and founded on immigration it is pretty fucking dumb to be overtly patriotic. Not to mention the govt bootlicking side of it, which is of course, tragic.
I'm being facetious, hoping to hear both sides- i am definitely not a globalist!
We choose who to bond with. A lot of times a kid, a teenager, will reject the values where they are born and seek where they can join others with their values, right or wrong. In the worst cases of this, someone joins a gang and is 'patriotic' to the gang. In the best cases, someone cares for the values of their country and bands with others to protect it. True American values have some nobility and strength, which is why the Marxist Left wants to disrupt them by subverting kids and destroying family values.