05-07-2007, 23:30
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Re: Fly The Flag
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Originally Posted by Stanaccy
I do understand that the far right stole the flag in the 70s, and I can see why people of my generation have a difficulty differentiating between patriotism and nationalism(in it's worst case).
However this has not stopped numerous organisations and bands trying to reclaim the flag which is something I applaud.
I personally do prefer the Flag of St George rather than the Union Flag but this has more to with aesthetics than politics.
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Patriotism and nationalism?
Same thing isn’t it? According to my dictionary it is.
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