Is Singaporeans patriotic?
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Ouchie to the MAX!Originally posted by Deportivo:not only are we not patriotic,
by looking at the subject title, our grammer is also fucking awful!
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Well said. Patriotism is love of and devotion to one's country. I think it is something has to be built over generations. I read many members in this board link patriotism with government, which is sad. I always feel my root is here, regardless where I reside. And yes, I love my country.Originally posted by Quincey:The notion of patriotism is often manipulated, just look at the U.S, politicians utilizing the feelings of patriotism in the aftermath of 9-11 to initiate war and enact draconian laws which empower the government.
Patriotism means loving your country and upon all course, defend it from any individual, group who seek to put into risk the 'common good' of it's citizens. Thus, if an individual stands out in the U.S and calls for a withdrawl of American troops in Iraq, the establishment will term him as unpatriotic as he does not support his troops who are fighting for their country. So is he really unpatriotic? or is he a patriot speaking his mind out for the 'common good' of his fellow citizens and for his country?
Who defines patriotism?
As for myself I love my country deeply. -
In good times, everybody can say and act as though he is patriotic, like that can attract attention to himself mah! You also don't know whether the ang mo is really proud of Singapore or just out to attract attention. So why be happy?Originally posted by exkiwi:This morning, I when to a hawker centre for breakfast and saw this "ang mor" wore a polo shirt with a Singapore flag sew on the left chest. He walked proudly, chest up towards the bus stop. I noticed many people (including me) stared at him as he walked pass. I was happy because this "ang mor" adopt Singapore as his home and he apparently proud of it.
I resided overseas many years and I noticed many ang mor like to display Union Jack or England flags outside their houses. I had a flatmate that always hang England flag in his room. In the neighbourhood where I lived, I saw flags such as USA, Finnish and Union Jacks hanging outside their houses. I was thinking of hanging Singapore flag but could not find one there
So, my question is, are we patriotic? If we are, should we show our patriotism by displaying Singapore flags, wear it on our shirts, bags, etc? Are we proud to be Singaporeans?
If you look back in history, in times of crisis, many "look patriotic" people will be the first to run, like British colonial troops when the Japanese attacked Singapore. This kind of pattern is repeated throughout history. -
patriotism does not need to be expressed.
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notice that most of the people that SEEM patriotic have strong leaders, and i think its because they know that their leaders can do something.
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haha anyone wanna hang the flag upside down as a joke to the country?Originally posted by lalala1999:someone living opposite my block has been hanging his singapore flag for years , even before and after the national day period. now , it's still hanging there. 365 days a year. -
eu try want ?Originally posted by ceecookie:haha anyone wanna hang the flag upside down as a joke to the country?
LOL.
i only try putting my school badge upside dwn. -
i'll wear a t-shirt with the singapore flag on the left side of the chest upside down if i get paid US$5000000 for that.
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take it a step further, writhe it in flames.Originally posted by ceecookie:haha anyone wanna hang the flag upside down as a joke to the country? -
akan datang.Originally posted by abao:if not then display ur unpatrioticness and leave this country? -
Eh, if i am not wrong, u hang ur flag upside down, out in the sea, when u are in distress ...Originally posted by ceecookie:haha anyone wanna hang the flag upside down as a joke to the country? -
I think you are either an attention deficiency child or rootless individual. Please don't tell me you are a Singaporean because I feel disgusted. Hope you grow up soon.Originally posted by ceecookie:haha anyone wanna hang the flag upside down as a joke to the country? -
From what i know hanging the flat out 1 or 2 week into september is a offence. however many ppl have forgotten about such a rule. Those who hang the flags all day long cannot be considered patroitic. They are just too lazy to take it down.