What defines a nation? Borders? A shared history? Traditions, songs, costumes, a way of life? Surely all of these work together to create a national identity. Do away with a nation’s traditions, and you threaten its identity. Rewrite a nation’s history, and you lay claim to its territory.
In light of your remarks, I think it is important that America is a federal republic of states, and it is in no way a 'nation' in any real sense. It is a country of 'nations', inclusive of ethnic and cultural traditions. And that is ok. Yet the desire of one or more faction to dominate the other or the minority is driving much of the conflict in the America republic today.
There is also feeling that while the globalists want to turn us into 'a gray paste' society dominated by, presumably, consumerism, that is in fact what the forces of centralization have attempted to do inside the United States. I reject that such moves are a positive force in our society, it is ok to hold to differing cultural practices, honour one's heritage and traditions, and still be an American.
In light of your remarks, I think it is important that America is a federal republic of states, and it is in no way a 'nation' in any real sense. It is a country of 'nations', inclusive of ethnic and cultural traditions. And that is ok. Yet the desire of one or more faction to dominate the other or the minority is driving much of the conflict in the America republic today.
There is also feeling that while the globalists want to turn us into 'a gray paste' society dominated by, presumably, consumerism, that is in fact what the forces of centralization have attempted to do inside the United States. I reject that such moves are a positive force in our society, it is ok to hold to differing cultural practices, honour one's heritage and traditions, and still be an American.