• alfredon996@feddit.itEnglish
    131·
    2 days ago

    The irony of calling out nationalism in a community named “Buy European”…

    “Yeah, we are nationalistic, but not that nationalistic!”

    I know, unpopular opinion, just vote me down.

    (I agree with the “don’t support Nazis” part independent from the nationalism topic, though)

    Kind of, but remember that Europe is not a nation, so I don’t know if nationalism is the correct term.

    • evasive_chimpanzee@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      2 days ago

      Chauvinism or jingoism might work.

      Also, while europe isnt a single nation, the EU is a single economy, so maybe “nationalism” still applies.

    • Multiplexer@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
      33·
      2 days ago

      Yes, you are certainly right and I also understand that.
      But it has the same reasoning and feels like it, stressing themes of common identity and all, even though Europe technically isn’t a nation.

      • ArseAssassin@sopuli.xyzEnglish
        4·
        2 days ago

        Or it could have something to do with being politically surrounded by warmongering dictators on all sides. Kinda builds solidarity when you have to rely on those who are on the same boat as you. The only time I see anyone identifying as European is on American TV shows that can’t be bothered to figure out the culture their characters are coming from.