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Originally Posted by MrBaldBastard
but its not patriotism.. it's a freak show. They have Australia day here and I find it similar, as a Kiwi.. I just don't get it. Like I said.. different cultures.
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What a horrible thing to say. i think you display a misunderstood and consequently only a negative view of patriotism. patriotism is not about being aus or US, it's more about belonging to a group and the spirit of fellowship within that group. that no matter what, we'll sort shit out together and move forward. true patriotism isn't about a flag really.
I'm sure aus day has gone on for quite a while and is quite the tradition. the HB 4th of July parade has too, 113 years in a row! surf city.