Why, when, and how, the word and concept of 'Nationalism' has become a bad thing ?

Seriously... The modern left is using it as a weapon... as an insult, as a derogatory term...

Yet they claim to be Patriotic Americans...?

na·tion·al·ism

['naSH(?)n??liz?m]

NOUN identification with one's own nation and support for its interests, especially to the exclusion or detriment of the interests of other nations. "their nationalism is tempered by a desire to join the European Union" advocacy of or support for the political independence of a particular nation or people.

The definition of 'Nationalism' sounds a Helluvalot like 'Patriotism' to me... And I read/comprehend purdy good [Pretty well for you new libs who would deride me for spelling and grammar]...

Yet the left, while claiming 'Patriotism'... Is HELL BENT for socialism in America...

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