[familyop]

"The search for scapegoats or hatred of others a substitute for self-esteem?"

I've often wondered if a kind of mandatory, full time pride (would could lend more to that kind of nationalism) in that region might have something to do with what we perceive from our US eyes and ears.

In other words, many people in some cultures have very obvious pride in language, customs, sports teams, race/ethnic and/or national identity. ...seems to be a requirement for 24/7 pride based on whatever in some places. In other cultures, displays of pride are more limited to and reserved for accomplishments of deeds or goals.

I don't know much but speak from military experiences, related studies, acquaintances and work with people from other countries.

[A. Pole]

In other words, many people in some cultures have very obvious pride in language, customs, sports teams, race/ethnic and/or national identity. ...seems to be a requirement for 24/7 pride based on whatever in some places. In other cultures, displays of pride are more limited to and reserved for accomplishments of deeds or goals.

How in your opinion Americans would react if they were in such situation like Serbs are: if they were attacked, part of their core historical territory (like East Coast) was occupied by foreign powers, if they were being expelled by hostile ethnic group while the monuments of the past were being erased.

What is your experience telling you. Do you think that they would "limit displays of pride to and reserve for accomplishments of deeds or goals".