You are right Chris. Only the word is patriotic, not patristic.
Anyway, X-Acto, there is a big difference between Bavaria and the rest of Germany. Bavaria is different, they regard themselves as a nation on its own right, so it is Bavaria they are proud of and not Germany. COme to the North where I live and you will find people who are little more relaxed.
On the subject of movies being dubbed - it is rather convinient than a sign of patriotism. It is not because we dontlike people to speak Chinese or Englöish in our cinemas or on TV. It is just much easier to follow a movie if you don't have to read subtitles.
As far as I remember you are from Portugal, X-Acto. I believe there are not less Germans that speak English than people in your country who do it. After all we all learn it in school as first foreign language.
If people in Germany think they have support Schumacher ebcause he is German it is fine with me. I just think the argument is weak. Would you say _Alex_ is no real Brit because he supports a German driver and does not rate Hill?
Looking at the history of mankind I believe nationalism is the reason that started most wars. If we could all overcome it, something like in Yugoslawia wouldn't have been possible.
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