First, sorry, before I answer anything : what is "conservative socialism" ?
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Originally Posted by Britain RIP
Of course I do not know what it means to be a Euro-patriot. The idea has never caught on, most Brits actually know nothing about the EU (again, blame the politicians). But our culture is completely different, if we are talking traditionally. An island nation is an island nation, even if some do not want it that way. This is not a good or a bad thing, it just is.
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Well, yes, that's it with Europe - It is made of different kind of nations with different languages, traditions, diverse geography ... And yet, on this board for instance, you find a certain understanding of current affairs which is common to all Europeans - more "socially" oriented, less religious, obsessed with their national culture. And it is normal since Europeans share a common heritage, a common history. "Euro-patriotism" is simply finding the common things instead of insisting on the differences. No great secret.
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Originally Posted by Britain RIP
The EU has a terrible press (admittedly the media is biased, but not that much) more becuase of things like the erosion of traditional measures, (completely unnecessary) the 'regions' which have replaced traditional counties (very important here) and the lies of domestic politicians in relation to it. These things breed defensive behaviour and xenophobia.
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Yes, the media in the UK hit very hard on the EU and not everything that is written is wrong. However, to be honest, if you compare Europe after the war and Europe now, it is much better, closer and stronger now. All these countries in Europe would be nothing without the EU - and that because they are aware of it that they are part of it, including the UK, and that there are too many candidates.
It is not the criticism which is a problem, it is the non-contructive criticism.
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Originally Posted by Britain RIP
We agree that Poland is a 'nationalistic' country, although the term still hasn't been defined. But why is this a bad thing?
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Well I think I said - not thinking of the "common good" but only of one own pitty interests. That's why it is bad thing. Also, sorry, but by being too much nationalistic - thinking about your own interests with never trying to understand the needs of the neighbours - you end up by being xenophobic.