Originally Posted by
Cor De Ferrum
I am proud that we are the source of almost every single technological and scientific advance made during and after the cold war when our scientists were brought to the USSR and USA.
You mean you are proud the USSR and USA used German expertise to improve their killing machines immediately after WWII, because they had focused their pre-war economy on peaceful existence and not turning their people into barbarians. By the 50s, Nazi scientists were no longer of use. Germany's scientific contributions since 1945 have been no more exceptional than anyone elses.
Originally Posted by
Cor De Ferrum
I am proud of the military tradition my people have, I am proud of this because in my opinion the military is the most important part of a nations pride.
Germany doesn't have a military tradition. The Allies made sure of that. And it's a good thing too. Militarism is an extremely negative trait. Relucatant use of force only when necessary is the way to be.
Peace, not war, shall be our boast,
But, should foes assail our coast,
Make us then a mighty host,
God defend our free land.
Lord of battles in Thy might,
Put our enemies to flight
,Let our cause be just and right,
God defend New Zealand.
Originally Posted by
Cor De Ferrum
My parents never spoke to me concerning politics. But like everyone else in Israel, they are very conservative.
I absolutely detest anything that lies remotely close to the left, especially liberals.
My father is a businessman, as far as politics go because he is a businessman his views are usually neutral.
My mother, however is very outspoken about being a conservative.
They both know everything I believe in, I talk about it to everyone and my father says not to be too vocal but my mother tells me she has the same views.
I see your problem. You call yourself a label and then support the views you associate with it. You should be deciding on views independently and then labelling them after, and not putting too much importance on the labels.