patriotism
This word has been distorted by both ends of the political spectrum. It is supposed to mean "love for one's country." Instead, the Right has twisted it to mean "reflexive worship of one's country" and the Left has twisted it to mean "reflexive loathing for one's country."

submitted by Bob Morrison

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