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Old 04-21-2010, 12:05 PM   #19
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Originally Posted by PearlsNLace View Post
How is this different than nationalism, or ethnocentrism? Is it just a term that is to be more precise? A new spin?
Great point! I think it has similar results, but in my mind Nationalism would be all US citizens for example pledging allegiance to being exceptional (I find the pledge creepy) rather than an individual Ethnic group feeling superior.

Each is divisive and dangerous in its own way! Agreed!
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