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Patriotic Derangement Syndrome (PDS)

The excessive display of patriotism at every opportunity in order to disguise bigotry and paranoia.
Cletus' Patriotic Derangement Syndrome (PDS) is in full swing today, he's been posting lots of anti-immigrant, racist, and homophobic memes on Facebook with American flag, and bald eagle backgrounds, along with nostalgic messages about how the country didn't used to be like this, and taking their country back.
by Darrenphughes June 29, 2015
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Matriotic

Characterizing a person who loves, supports, and defends the earth and its interests with devotion.
Fond of my country, though I am, I am more matriotic than patriotic. After all, what benefits earth, benefits country.
by lisasan December 7, 2011
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Hatriotism

Hatriotism is the opposite of Patriotism, and is used by Political Figures to intentionally pass legislation that harms their citizens Standard of Living or Freedom.

An example of this would be the "Patriot Act" signed by George W. Bush, or Joe Biden's proposed 4.7 Trillion dollar yearly tax increase.
Ron: "The Patriot Act was an act of Hatriotism from George W. Bush!"
Hank: "So is Joe Biden's proposal for a 4.7 Trillion dollar yearly tax increase!"
Ron: "An act of Hatriotism indeed."
by WarFrog___935 April 21, 2023
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hatriotism

noun- refers to nationalism contaminated by bigotry. A hatriot defines himself by his nationality, and by how much he dislikes any who disagree with his nation's agenda. Thus, his/her/its(the nations) nationality becomes defined by all that he/she/it do not oppose. Oftentimes, it is considered acceptable to take cheap shots, racial or otherwise, at individuals/institutions that represent oppositional ideas etc.
Similar in nature to branding opposition w/i one's own nation as anti their own nation and its ideals. For example, un-American
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Hatriotism went hand in hand with unilateralism.
In an unprecedented act of hatriotism, the US House of Representatives voted on March 11, 2003 to replace the 'French' descriptor in French fries and toast with 'Freedom' due to anti-French sentiment caused by France's refusal to join the 'Coalition of the Willing'.
by Zeus Superman February 25, 2010
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Patriotic Wedgie

When a person is hoisted up the flagpole by their underwear.
A Patriotic wedgie does make you feel a bit more American...
by ylviesay December 27, 2009
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patriotic

'to be loyal to ones country'
In the USA and UK this seems to mean:
'totally agree with everything your supposed betters tell you and never question authority'
Im patriotic I am, stand up for the national anthem, suport the England team but I really dont like paying my taxes'
by bigmeuprudeboy September 18, 2003
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hatriot

Someone who claims to love America but hates the majority of the people who actually live there. Hatriots often romanticize small towns and rural areas, which they view as the "Real America", and they mistrust large cities, which are full of liberal elites, colored people, and the undeserving poor.
Sarah Palin was a hatriot when she said "We believe that the best of America is in these small towns that we get to visit, and in these wonderful little pockets of what I call the real America, being here with all of you hard working very patriotic, um, very, um, pro-America areas of this great nation."
by annelida October 2, 2009
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