non-understanding and respect

I have learned to respect what I do not understand. This took quite a while; I abhorred Nationalism,thought it a sign of Bad Primitive thinking. I did not understand it. I followed the 1990's Balkan Wars and said Serbian nationalism posed the greatest threat. I have come to that same conclusion with American Nationalism. Our Nationalism used to be overtly about pride in our Constitution and ideals. We called it Patriotism and it was differentiated from Blood and soil nationalism of Europe. Now our nationalism is resembling classic "blood and soil" nationalism which is expressed culturally as much as racially. We all must openly advocate for s return to our old national identity, because nationalism is important. People like it.What the cosmopolitans missed is how important ties such as national identity are to a large cohort of people. Many people rarely see anyone who does not share their worldview. Southern Republicans live in places where almost everyone is conservative and Christian just as Progressive areas like the Northeast and Northwest do not understand white, protestant, small town rural culture and often make assumptions based on stereotypes. Godless Urban Liberal commie, meet stupid crackeredneckmutha clutching his assault rifle, his Bible and a large pick up truck. There are some big questions that would need to be resolved, but the rural people who like Tea baggism right now but agree with Occupy _____! on many issues. They would have to accept environmentalism ( the total rejection of environmental science from the Rethugs is recent.) and Progressive cosmopolitans would have to recognize white small town culture as being as valid as the Yanomani. I do not get serious sports team fanaticism but I try to enjoy and learn. Can America do this? Occupy ____ is excellent this is an idea for attracting rural folks. They might listen if we don't insult them.