Patriotism and pessimism
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Can we strive to see the best in our fellow citizens' views of America??
Many conservatives see liberals as suffering from a dangerous and shameful lack of patriotism. Many liberals see conservatives as having a toxic form of patriotism.
For July 4th, we’ve got some thoughts about patriotism and our pessimistic views of each other.?
What defines a good citizen??
On a recent trip to Nashville, we asked people on the street what being a good American citizen means to them.?
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Make It A Habit: Be brave enough to aim for nuance
Have you ever wanted to give a nuanced or uncertain take on a contentious topic but felt people might judge you for it? A study by Joseph Siev and his team found that people who gave more nuanced and ambivalent takes on political issues were seen as less likable, warm, and competent. (No wonder our party invites have dwindled…)
Most of us know — or even just sense — that there can be social costs for not “going with the flow” of our political peers. When we can clearly see the pressures we face, we’re in a better position to consciously avoid those pressures.?
Let’s commit to being brave and embracing nuance and honesty. That’s one way we can all try to shift the tides against simplistic team-based narratives — and the contempt that goes with them.?
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8 个月I think many confuse patriotism with nationalism. #vote5 shared a good visual.