The death of patriotism

These UK poll results from Matt Goodwin are disturbing. The number of adults who would refuse to fight for their country has more than doubled in 20 years from 19% to 41%.

In one sense it is no surprise. When “the blob” constantly portrays your country as an oppressor, and that you should be ashamed of history instead if proud of it – then little wonder people say they would not fight to preserve it.

Identity politics is part of this also, it undermines society and countries as you get taught to see people as part of demographic groups, rather than fellow citizens.