Tl;Dr the rise of nationalism coincided with the rise of the modern concepts of race and are innately connected. Flags as the primary symbols of national identity developed along with nationalism.
Nationalism as a concept is capable of being separated from racism but the roots are undeniable.
That’s not what they said though. They said the conspicuous patriotism was always a cover for the racism.
I asked a fairly simple question to tomtits. Quite why you felt the urge to inject your thoughts as a response, going as far as explaining what tomtitis said on their behalf, is rather baffling. Jog on, will you.
Tl;Dr the rise of nationalism coincided with the rise of the modern concepts of race and are innately connected. Flags as the primary symbols of national identity developed along with nationalism.
Nationalism as a concept is capable of being separated from racism but the roots are undeniable.
That’s not what they said though. They said the conspicuous patriotism was always a cover for the racism.
I asked a fairly simple question to tomtits. Quite why you felt the urge to inject your thoughts as a response, going as far as explaining what tomtitis said on their behalf, is rather baffling. Jog on, will you.
So you don’t understand how public forums work or language itself, much less that historical facts aren’t “my thoughts,” gotcha.
Nah, I just don’t understand idiots.