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Patriotism . . . Nationalism . . . . In History, they often show up most intensely in the run up to wars.

Archeus_Lore 7 Sep 2
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was it Johnson who said 'patriotism is the last refuge of a scounrel'?

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Good old George

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When there is a perceived threat people unify in order to meet that threat. If there is no perceived threat politicians will create one.

Provoke a problem
Provoke a reaction
Offer a solution

The classic tactic of the dictator

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