Do you think I love my country too much?

[Julie4]

I agree with this definition given by de Gaulle

"All my life, I have had a certain idea of France. This feeling is inspired in me as much by sentiment as by reason. What is emotional in me naturally imagines France, like the princess from fairy tales or the Madonna in frescoes on walls, as destined for an eminent and exceptional fate. Instinctively, I feel that Providence created her for great achievements or exemplary misfortunes.

If it happens that mediocrity marks her actions, I feel it as an absurd anomaly, attributable to the faults of the French, not to the genius of the nation. But also, the rational side of my mind convinces me that France is truly herself only in the first rank; that only vast undertakings can counterbalance the forces of division within her people; that our country, as it is, among others as they are, must, under the penalty of mortal danger, aim high and stand tall. In short, to my mind, France cannot be France without greatness."

[razelove]

No, I believe that's called patriotism. You love your country, feel proud of it, the people who have been exceptional in the past, and what it is now for all the flaws it has. I love America, even if I don't believe it will continue existing as a global super power with the decisions being made.

It doesn't matter, I'll still love this place with all the flaws it has, and all the beautiful and hateful people it produces.

[Staximus]

Of course not, you should be proud of your country. I'm proud of your country because I can buy this for $10, it's the best cheap booze I've ever had

[Julie4]

With Napoleon on it it can only be good lol. I think everyone should respect their country and the ancestors who fought for it.

[Julie4]

And Bordeaux IS m'y city

[Staximus]

I agree on both

[avery58]

No, you seem to just be a patriot. It's healthy to love and be proud of your country and history. You don't seem like an obsessive nationalist that thinks that every other country is inferior or identifies as their nationality before being a human being.

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

The only time where one’s patriotism for their homeland is too great is when they think their nation’s leaders and culture is above criticism.

[DrPepper12]

That's for you to figure out. But I happen to take the view that nationalism and patriotism are more dangerous than the possibilities of providing unity. Plus you only really get visceral nationalistic and patriotic reactions when an opportunity arises to go kill "others"

[RavVid]

Not at all. I think De Gaule's view is what we all have of France in the back of our minds when it comes down to it.

[Joshydavid25]

Nah, seems like you appreciate and love the place that you love, but realize that it's not perfect.. Even though you cannot deny that you feel it's an amazing country in your eyes..

[RyanEC]

I think you love your country a good amount.
Some people seem to not really like their country, and some people seem to be super arrogant and think that every other countries not worth knowing about.
I think you’re a good medium.

[dragoblack]

I think every country has those who love their country too much. That's how every country grooms people from the age of children to be.
It's ok to love the land of which you live on, but never worship the government or to social structures.

[KostasKouvalis]

No, you love it in a healthy amount. You love it, but not in a way that's arrogant.

[Julie4]

There's no point being arrogant about it. Because every country has its faults and its qualities.

[KostasKouvalis]

Try explaining that to the Indians and Italians😂
I didn't even mention Americans because they're a whole nother level, because they complain about how the Democrats destroyed this country, yet still claim it's the greatest country on earth😂

[Julie4]

Are Indians really that arrogant?

[KostasKouvalis]

I dare you to find any Indian on this website and tell them they're country is filthy and dangerous and see how they react😂

[Julie4]

I don't know any Indians here but I wouldn't tell them that lol. You provoke them too 😂

[KostasKouvalis]

I rest my case 😂

[loveslongnails]

I think most any form of patriotism turns out to be a "granfalloon".

[msc545]

France has a long and honorable history. The US, which has been committing war crimes since its inception, does not.

[Cheerfull009]

It is your country, and only you know, why GAG users should know

[strateguy632]

Very condescending and patronized.

[Julie4]

WTF 😂

[gatixek710]

Too bad it’s being overrun with migrants.

[Mettbltt]

every person should love her country

[Anonymous]

What do you think about Algeria?

[Julie4]

I don't know Algeria personally, I haven't had the chance to visit this country. So I can't judge it.

[noohair]

Good for you.