[quote=briansd1][quote=Rustico]I agree that it is hard to fit multiculturalism in a nationalistic framework. Might be better to criticize nationalism.[/quote]
Yes, I agree.
The nation state is a modern phenomenon. 100 years ago Europe was a lot more multicultural and borders were more flexible and changing.[/quote]
Maybe some brands of nationlism are even more problematic with regards to inclusion. French nationalism is based in a relatively singular ethnic/cultural past, whereas ours is based on the melting pot model from the start.All you have to do it plant a flag, pick a football team and get a job and you are “American”. (I see that you are alluding to this in response to CARenter)
I also wonder if there is not a backlash against Muslims in France because the French have become impotent in their former colonies, from which they acquired these immigrants.
