Patriotism 

Patriotism, believe it or not, has a Latin stem word, and a Greek suffix. The stem word being "patria", meaning "land of one's fathers" or "fatherland" and the greek suffix "-ism" meaning "the act of" or "state of".

To put these two stems together would equal "the act of... land of one's fathers". Obviously we need to fill in the blank. As you can read above people have many different choices as to what goes into that blank(criticising, disagreeing with).

However, plainly stated, the definition of Patriotism is not up for discussion. and the word that goes into that blank is "love" or "devotion". A strong statement I know, but true. Please do not assume because I use strong words like love and devotion I am trying to conotate this definition, they are simply words, with definitions of their own, that are in the definition of the word patriotism.

Patriotism: n. - the act of loving or showing devotion to one's country.

Let's face it, patriotism is not a political stance or a veiw point. It's an emotion. Just like all emotions, how you choose to display them to the world is entirely up to you.

It is lamentable, that to be a good patriot one must become the enemy of the rest of mankind.
- Voltaire

Patriotism by Broderick August 31, 2005

Strong patriotism

When a supporter of the 45th U.S. President Donald J. Trump commits an illegal or unethical act solely to advance the agenda of the MAGA movement and under the guise that it’s for patriotic reasons. It’s usually some combination of insurrection, assault, lying, delusion, hate, and anything in between.

Trump: My supporters are about to do some “strong patriotism” at the U.S. Capitol. This election was stolen from us. We’re not going to have a country.

Strong patriotism by Drumpf Johnson September 11, 2021

CEO of Greek Patriotism

A chad who knows how to embrace his tradition and he can troll everyone around the world. He's obviously a Greek patriot and an Orthodox Christian. He doesn't give a damn for anything or anyone, unless it is a threat to his homeland. He wants to join the army asap to protect his country. His bro is usually a crazy, patriotic or nationalist guy with the same humor. He also has good relationships with Cypriots, Italians, Poles and Russians.

Nontas nai auto: Did you speak with CEO of Greek Patriotism yesterday?

Vasilis: Yeah, he was prepared to join the national army today.

CEO of Greek Patriotism by CEO of Greek Patriotism November 20, 2021

CEO of Greek Patriotism

A chad who knows how to embrace his tradition and he can troll everyone around the world. He's obviously a Greek patriot and an Orthodox Christian. He doesn't give a damn for anything or anyone, unless it is a threat to his homeland. He wants to join the army asap to protect his country. His bro is usually a crazy, patriotic or nationalist guy with the same humor. He also has good relationships with Cypriots, Italians, Poles and Russians.

Nontas nai auto: Did you speak with CEO of Greek Patriotism yesterday?

Vasilis: Yeah, he was prepared to join the national army today.

CEO of Greek Patriotism by CEO of Greek Patriotism November 20, 2021

praytriotism 

What elected officials and others engage in when an issue comes up that they would rather not deal with or hear about.

With all the mass shootings by civilians using legal military type weapons, instead of actually trying to possibly legislate a fix to perhaps curb that epidemic, all we get are thoughts and prayers, true praytriotism!

Massive floods, wildfires and storms getting worse as a result of a warming climate, all the praytriots can offer future generations is thoughts and prayers, instead of actually trying to do anything about it.

praytriotism by Dogboy15 March 11, 2022

patriotism 

The excuse used by Hitler to effectively turn democracy in Germany to a dictatorship after he took office in 1933. Hitler removed all other political parties except his own just months after taking his oath of office. Under the cover of patriotism he attacked the German constitution and managed to instigate a book burning of authors regarded as "enemies", banned foreign radio stations, replaced acedemic textbooks with materials promoting Nazi ideologies, passing the Civil Service Act which required teachers to adhere to the new ideologies, passed the Nuremberg Laws which decreed Jews as subjects of the Germans and much more.

Patriotism facilitated the unprovoked German attack on Holland.

patriotism by Nathar Leichoz February 4, 2004

Patriotism 

The act of driving to the Ikea in your Hyundizzay with an American flag sticker (Made in Taiwan) on the back while many Americans are collecting unemployment and foreigners are attending flight school in sunny Florida.

Show your patriotism by learning the English language first then we'll talk.

Patriotism by 50 cent crack dealer August 21, 2003