Until we take the time to study and know exactly who we are in relation to what we believe is our government...we are just lost sheep. Patriotism, Nationalism, Religion, Race, Creed, Class, as well as other things are used to divide people and pit one group against another based on their bias's. Perhaps when we learn what the 2nd constitution of 1871 means (https://youtu.be/2FA-9QJl90M) and understand what happened on March 9, 1933 and what we the people are in relation to our corporate government/courts/police/and such....maybe then folks won't call people who know whats going on...conspiracy theorists or nut jobs. All you have to do is read the court cases and the truth is self evident.

Yes, I abhor patriotism, it leads to ignorance, hate and violence.

Yes. I believe patriotism is a form of tribalism. It is a loyalty to state or country at the expense of ignoring our common humanity and the greater good.