Patrick Cockburn's article discussing English nationalism
asked some interesting questions. I
would say it is inaccurate to state that the political left don't really like
nationalism since our country is home to three notably left leaning nationalist
parties; Sinn Fein, the Scottish National Party and Plaid Cymru. These parties follow the 18th century concept
of nationalism as a progressive movement calling for the building of a better
future rather than for the return of a legendary past. The main roadblock we face to this noble
concept is that this country is fixated on the past to the point of obsession.
Regards
Zachary Barker
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