Patriotism could be politically subversive, allowing groups to believe that they, rather than the ruling powers, actually had the best interests of the country at heart. This was true for Jacobites opposed to William III and his successors. It was also true of the ‘patriots’ who fought the British in the American War of Independence… Continue reading Patriotism Part 4
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Patriotism Part 3
Patriotic ideas continually recur from Bede’s eighth century ‘Ecclesiastical History of the English People’ onwards. But the theme of patriotism became particularly important in the aftermath of the Glorious Revolution of 1688 which saw James II overthrown in favour of William III and Mary II. This new political settlement raised big questions about who was… Continue reading Patriotism Part 3
Katie Hopkins and the Patriots of America
Katie Hopkins talks about the so many people who have been hurt in America and coming round to finding a Home in the feeling of being a Patriot on the US. She argues that being a Patriot is neither Left or Right, Democrat or Republican; it’s simply having a love3 for ones country. So damn… Continue reading Katie Hopkins and the Patriots of America
Patriotism Part 2
First and foremost, patriotism is a concept which brings people together. A sense of solidarity and love for our country is a sentiment which binds. It is a shared feeling and common goal to do what’s best for the nation as a whole and be supportive throughout this quest. This I deeply agree with, so… Continue reading Patriotism Part 2
Patriotism Part 1
Patriotism or national pride is the feeling of love, devotion and sense of attachment to a homeland and alliance with other citizens who share the same sentiment. This attachment can be a combination of many different feelings relating to one’s own homeland, including ethnic, cultural, political or historical aspects. What is wrong with the above?… Continue reading Patriotism Part 1
Patriotism Part 1
Patriotism or national pride is the feeling of love, devotion and sense of attachment to a homeland and alliance with other citizens who share the same sentiment. This attachment can be a combination of many different feelings relating to one’s own homeland, including ethnic, cultural, political or historical aspects. What is wrong with the above?… Continue reading Patriotism Part 1
Pride in Britain
I was taught History at school, I learned about the Mind Blowing Achievments of the British Empire, I learned to be Proud to be British. Nowadays the Progressive Liberals and Lefties together with the Globalists are Chipping Away at Everything that gave the name Great Britain. Even the Scottish Nationals are Jumping In wanting to… Continue reading Pride in Britain