The connotation structure of this story can be many microcosms in real life.
Many parties like to use the slogan of "patriotism" to secretly change concepts, incite unrealistic struggles, and weaken their own internal contradictions that are full of loopholes.
And we have all been ruthlessly brainwashed.
When the leader of a party does not do what it preaches, hides in its car or house and enjoys the benefits, but directs others to fight and charge, how long can such a party last?
In many places, patriotic young people who have been dazzled by nationalism are arguing with others. The inexplicable anger fills their chests. There is no space in the brain to accommodate thinking. What is the meaning of such a life? Ask yourself the same sentence: Are you really working hard for yourself? If you answer yes, then spend less time arguing with others whether someone is patriotic, and less worry about the cruel status quo, because if you want happiness, you have to fight for it yourself; if you want rights, you have to ask for it; if you want democracy, you have to rely on it. Work hard by yourself.
Don’t become the sticks and gears used by others. When you find that a country is chanting slogans not to give up an inch of rights and interests on a certain island, but admits the historical cession of a large area of land in the north, you will find that all slogans are shouted for purpose. Yes, everything is just a political game. Therefore, if you are Derek and find that your comrades who are white are stuffing money to buy peace for the Latins, don't be surprised. The slogan is false, and you are true.
Comrade Mao did a lot of wrong things, but he was right: the world is ours after all. Fighting for democracy here is not a matter of shouting slogans, but a matter of working hard for what you should do. This is not the career of one generation, but the career of many generations. When everyone understands how to strive for happiness, instead of focusing on fighting and killing, true harmony can come. When everyone understands the importance of democracy, the sacrifices of some passionate students will not be in vain. When we take off our masks together like the last paragraph of "V-Vendetta", a true republic will be born.
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