Dear Folks,

When we are very young, Society teaches us that:

1. Nationalism is Good.

2. Onanism is Bad.

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We are told that saluting the flag is good.

But, conflictingly, proper respect for one’s flagpole is somehow bad.

In some societies, Nationalism is even glorified.

Need we mention any names?

So, during this particularly stressful period, when we are about to enter WW3, or indeed…

Have probably already begun WW3…

Which is more harmful to our world?

1. Nationalism

2. Onanism

3. Capitalism

4. Communism

5. Militarism

6. Masochism

7. Cronyism

8. Other-isms….

Would you agree with the statement that…

We should never be hoodwinked into blindly FOLLOWING THE LEADER? 

I am very sorry because, in this Topic, I am unable to provide images of Nationalism nor Onanism.  Both kinds of images are just too hurtful to the eye.

When leaders whip up Nationalism for the purpose of maintaining power, this is hurtful to our eyes.

When we, personally, whip it, then it is less hurtful to society, even though our teachers tell us it is wrong.

Often, authoritarian and non-democratic governments will whip up Nationalism solely in order to protect their hold on power.

This also sometimes happens when authoritarian nuns punish those for practicing onanism in parochial schools, during class time. Who can blame them for this, though?

Naughty, NAUGHTY….!!!

So, Folks, I still am, pretty much, confused about how to start a POLL on the Farang Pub. But, maybe you can help me?

The question is:

Which is more naughty:

1. Nationalism

2. Onanism

3. Other-isms

   
   

Thank you for your attention to this matter…(as Trump often tweets).

Nationalism and Racism is rather insidious, according to my lights, but…

You may disagree with me about this….

As usual…

Best regards,

Gamma

Important Note: Sorry. No images of Onanism in this Topic, this time. Maybe…someday…

Concerning Choice of a Theme Song for this Topic about: Nationalism vs Onanism....

Obviously, there is only one beautiful song.....

Govs whip up Nationalism, at their whim.

And, I will not mention the other unmentionable concerning Onanism...of course....

42 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

When we are very young, Society teaches us that:

1. Nationalism is Good.

2. Onanism is Bad.

What a load of codswallop!

Only some nerd and preconscious kid would know what "Onanism" means especially after they have achieved their first one when they would use age appropriate words etc!

1 minute ago, scottiejohn said:

What a load of codswallop!

Only some nerd and preconscious kid would know what "Onanism" means especially after they have achieved their first one when they would use age appropriate words etc!

I am fairly sure that you are objecting to my use of the dirty word: Nationalism

https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-birth-of-american-nationalism-1496269763

8 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

I am fairly sure that you are objecting to my use of the dirty word: Nationalism

NO!

I just object to the predominately mind numbing pointless cr@p that you keep posting!

Devo is about devolution. Like everything else in the universe things are falling apart - we are getting dumber not smarter. Devo predicted Trump.

21 minutes ago, scottiejohn said:

NO!

I just object to the predominately mind numbing pointless cr@p that you keep posting!

Not pointless in my opinion.

Anyway, how many years have you spent studying the Hebrew Scripture?

I know what you might have been thinking, since you might have misinterpreted use of the term Onanism.

In fact, when I was very young, I was taught that one must conserve one's essence, accordingly....and also...

As Jack Ripper taught us:

In fact, when I was young, we spent many hours discussing this conundrum among classmates.

Also, I think, IMHO, this Biblical anecdote has influenced modern music.

For example: The Tune

Spill That Wine

What do you think?

Am I on target about this?

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Note: I do love this image....!!!!