>>t would have been better if Trump used “patriot” instead of “nationalist”.
Disagree completely. Never allow the left to dictate what words mean, what words we’re allowed to use. It’s their most powerful weapon.
Nationalism - synonym: patriotism
Yes, nothing wrong with being a nationalist advocating for nationalism. Our founding fathers were, and so are Americans that love this country.
The left wants to confuse the difference between loving one’s own country and believing that your country is the best and all others should be crushed. From the group that claims they understand nuance, they seem to miss the distinction.
“Never allow the left to dictate what words mean, what words we’re allowed to use. It’s their most powerful weapon.”
Absolutely, he means the word “Nationalist” and it’s the word he should use. You can be a patriot without necessarily being a “Nationalist” although the two often go hand in hand.
Never let the left control your your dialogue because they color a word by intentional misrepresentation. Use the word often and drive home to the people it’s TRUE meaning.
The argument is apples and kiwi fruits
Trump is advocating nationalism for a soverign state.
Macron is speaking as a patriot of one of the states of a non existant united Europe. As a French state, advocating nationalism is wrong. Nationalistic states rights are superceded by the national EU soverignty