I want to focus entirely on nationalism/patriotism in America for a second. These guys love the flag and view themselves as manifestations of the hero/divine state. And that's weird to me because they also prize individuality (dont tread on me). As a side note, it's no surprise this group prefers the Gadsden flag over Franklin's "Join Or Die", that's too communal. Is there not some conflict between elevating both the individual and the nation state? A communist view elevates the good of the community over all. While the fascist/nationalist view elevates the nation/strong man. How does a "patriot" hold individual rights as "self-evident"? Are they not in conflict? Can one exalt the state and the self simultaneously?