Hey /lefypol/ I'm new to this whole left-wing thing after my Right-wing MAGA phase ended around February. Now I believe in worker's liberation, true democracy and fighting against fascism. But I've come to a dilemma here. One thing I have believed in ever since I became politically conscious no matter liberal, conservative, alt-lite or socialist, was Nationalism.
Now excuse my American pride faggotry, but I truly believe America is one of the greatest nations in history. Yes we have our problems such as our shitty government and corporate media, yes we almost worship many of our bourgoise overlords as celebrities, yes we are behind with our infrastructure compared to other western nations, yes we tend to be more to the right compared to Europe and yes we did fight Socialism during the Cold War.
However, Americans have been leading innovators with technology from the lightbulb to the internet, we built our entire country from the ground up quicker than any other in history, the American spirit values Liberty and Equality under the law, we value hard work and I love our history, staying away from the Imperialist forces of Europe to focus on our people, fighting a war to defeat slavery and unite our people North and South, and fighting two world wars against the decaying old monarchies and fascism.
Like I said yes, we need some work, but I do love my country and my people, no matter White, Black, or Asian. I am scheduled to go into the United States Navy in a couple of weeks because I wish to do my duty for my country and my people (I promise I'm not a CIA agent, I do genuinely believe this). I believe in the ideas of Nationalism, which is why I am here. I would now call myself a Syndicalist/Socialist or something (Probably closest to De Leonism with Titoist tendencies, sorry Anarchists) as well as a Nationalist and you probably now know why I am here.
If Hitler didn't hijack the label and use it for his fascist means I would call myself a Not Socialist, but alas he has ruined the term and used it for his horrid ideology. I also reject the autism that is Nazbols, and Asserism, and I reject people using Nationalism for imperial ambitions. I reject all of these right wing theories, all I wish to do is liberate the working class, fight for a easier life for our children; while at the same time preserving national pride, having a strong military and with it the military tradition, and protecting American culture, without resorting to tyranny or persecuting minorities. My brand of Nationalism is one that respects all Nations and their different paths towards socialism, for example if Country A wants to be Anarcho-Syndicalist while Country B wants to be ML, I'm fine with that, it is their people's choice to decide what they want.
Idk what to say now, I just wanted to get this out there and hear everyone's thoughts. I am open to everyone answering, American or not, but I would appreciate it if no one shits on my country too hard and actually helps me out with my problem.