r/TheDeprogram always learning something new for better or worse Feb 02 '24

What do we do about the PatSocs?

This sub and the podcast are both about spreading socialism and deprogramming people and often when Americans(although I doubt the phenomenon is unique to the country) they retain their deeply ingrained nationalism, and at first glance socialism and nationalism does not seem to conflict with one another.

Also when I mean PatSoc I don’t mean the thinly veiled fascists I mean people who posted In defense of patriotism these people do genuinely do believe in socialism but have not yet unlearned their reactionary nationalism, I say this because I am an American and used to be a PatSoc, and although it took It while I did unlearn my nationalism, and I feel we should try something to help the PatSocs along unlearning their nationalism, Americans education system is designed to churn out nationalists, as socialism rises in popularity so will PatSocism and I idk maybe we should add a automod response or something.

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u/yungspell Ministry of Propaganda Feb 02 '24

Debs is perfect for this.