My parents did, as dysfunctional as they were. I didn’t get it from public teachers, nor public authorities, nor from Sunday School. Virtue, in its various manifestations, was taught by my mother and upheld by my father.

We didn’t need the concepts of Nationalism nor Patriotism to understand how to act justly and respectfully with our neighbors, near or far. Jon should remember these things, we are of the same generation.

Now THAT is a lofty goal.

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/01/24/2017-01798/national-day-of-patriotic-devotion

It is rare that I disagree with you fundamentally and here I do for the right reasons. I believe nationalism and [real] capitalism are perpetually flawed, mainly because “accountability” (that’s money included) only “works” in a linear world. And this one is far from linear.

Boy, if only politicians came up with words of the ilk of Washington today, they might turn a few heads. In principle, “impartiality” and “favour” may be well be separated orally, but the practicality of trade determines otherwise. In fact trade is built on a concept called “profit”. Where there are profits there are “winners” and “losers” UNLESS there is unaccountability (back to that ol’ linear chestnut). That bequeaths “favour” and a class system.

Ultimately, however the LABEL is “justified”, Nationalism is about congruous influence of nationals, sufficient enough to harmonise society. The problem in the past is the Media have taken giant assumptions as to what “social accord” is. I don’t see that changing in Trumps term. The deep question is, even though there are “viscerally” against him now, will he try [and succeed in] manipulating the Medias in his favour to engineer enterprising success?

Nevertheless the steps forwards that you have outlined as improvements on “what was” are admirable indeed. Should Trump have the gumption to zealously embrace them with both hands that wouldn’t be a bad thing. He, I believe, could configure nationalistic intent. Though, undeniably, many would attempt to manipulate that goodwill to personal advantage, it’s as close to congruity society’s going to get right now. In my opinion.

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Trump shows all the signs of largely dismantling this useless piece of garbage (EPA) which has only one purpose: to destroy American business and jobs. People especially the liberal cultists of today just can’t seem to get through their thick skulls that the climate change/global warming movement is the new cult, the new religion of liberal “do gooders” being used by the globalists to shut down free speech and destroy western civilization.

I mean, when I walk into a local gym which happens to be run by the local city government and nick my finger on something, form a paper cut, and I can’t stop the bleeding because there is not a damn freakin tissue or paper towel in the entire gym because they don’t believe in using paper, you just know the whole damn world has gone crazy. When you hear secretary’s of state, democrat presidential candidates claim ISIS was formed due to climate change/global warming, doesn’t that make you want to scream?

This climate change cult is run by a bunch of ideological Marxist maniacs with not one ounce of common sense. A cult whose very survival is predicated on liberal propaganda/brainwashing and guilt trips about saving the earth. What they are indoctrinating kids in school these days regarding this BS is a form of child abuse.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GOLld5PR4ts