Why did you answer questions I did not ask?
They are not trick questions.
I, and all the other conservatives have had to deal with liberals who have ridiculed the very idea of nationalism and/or patriotism.
As we ARE nationalists and patriots, we find that disagreeable.
Putin is a Russian nationalist and patriot. He is pursuing the interests of his nation as he sees them.
That is why some conservatives have some respect for the guy.
AND he has not personally insulted or smeared us the way libs like Obama has, over and over and over again.
I hope that clears things up for you.
You asked about patriotism, I gave you a direct example of my beliefs.
You then asked the same question and replaced patriotism with nationalism. I felt I already answered it so I chose to give you more information about my views on ultranationalism. Berating immigrants and other minorities is not something I'm into or generally consider a quality trait for any country to have. Whether it's the citizens or leadership.
Putin is not now and never has looked after Americans, he simply doesn't care about you. Acually, Putin would like to see America's influence and power reduced so that Russia will benefit. Putin is allies with Iran and Syria, two countries that also do not have our best interests at heart.
Believe it or not, Putin isn't exaclty doing a lot for Russia either. Their economy is in the gutter, they are stuck on fossil fuels, Putin has murdered and intimidated journalists relieving Russia's citizens form the burden of a free press. Russia's elections truly are suspect, Putin foreign affairs have done little to help their economy as they keep getting hit with sanctions.
But yeah, I don't think Putin ever personally insulted you the same way imaginary Obama did.
1. It was a simple yes or no question. Your response was evasive. Considering the US better than ONE nation, that you have a negative opinion of does not answer the question.
2. I asked you a simple yes or no question about NATIONALISM. You responded that ULTRA NATIONALISM is a disease. THat is an evasive answer that gives you wiggle room no matter how I interpret it.
Conservatives tends to be Patriots and Nationalists.
I, and all the other conservatives have had to deal with liberals who have ridiculed the very idea of nationalism and/or patriotism.
As we ARE nationalists and patriots, we find that disagreeable.
Putin is a Russian nationalist and patriot. He is pursuing the interests of his nation as he sees them.
That is why some conservatives have some respect for the guy.
3. It is not PUtin's job to look out for Americans. That you even state that shows that you have NO IDEA where I am coming from
and are not listening.
4. You miss my point. Again. YOu lefties have spent decades using the most divisive political tactics and strategies. You have succeeded in dividing us from you.repeatedly demonstrated that you have nothing but contempt for US. Obama has personally insulted me. Your airy dismissal of differing points of view is just evidence of your normal completely closed liberal mind.