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The American psyche is diseased as a whole (lemmy.sdf.org)
submitted 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) by wesker@lemmy.sdf.org to c/unpopularopinion@lemmy.world
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[–] Blyfh@lemmy.world 5 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (2 children)

I don't see the problem with that. The US is a rather young nationality/culture, and every culture borrows stuff. Also, what's wrong with a very diverse and colorful identity?

[–] Riven@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I would argue that's what culture is. How locals take what exists and make it their own. Not sure what op is on about.

[–] wesker@lemmy.sdf.org -1 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

I'd define a national culture as a deeply rooted, shared identity. To you, what is American culture? Just spit ball it, like one of them word bubbles.

[–] wesker@lemmy.sdf.org -1 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

I refuse to get into that discussion, because when you start talking about the benefits of a strong cultural identity, people start accusing you of dangerous things. Like being a weeb.

[–] Blyfh@lemmy.world 1 points 5 months ago

What has weeaboo culture to do with this?? I don't understand.