Expressing Talossanity as a part of everyday life.

[Danihel Forestal]

I am interested in how successful, if at all, other Talossans are at expressing their Talossanity in everyday life. Specifically:

How much do you express your Talossanity in everyday life?
In what ways do you express it? ("flair" items, in discussion, etc...)
How do you bring up the topic in casual conversation?

And beyond those questions, how are your expressions received by others? Have you inspired anyone to apply for citizenship? Have you ever received any negative reactions?

And as a further point of discussion on this topic, how do you handle your Talossan identity and citizenship with your "outside world" identity and citizenship? Do you consider yourself a patriotic person with regard to your home country? How about with regard to Talossa? Have you expressed Talossan patriotism to any non-Talossans? If so, how did they receive it?

[Danihel Forestal]

In my own life, I have never been a patriotic person with regard to my home country, the United States, and in fact, I have evolved into an anarchist. I'm a rarity in that regard, as the state in which I live is very strong Republican, and my family and community tend towards high levels of pro-USA patriotism. For the sake of practicality, I keep my political views quite quiet (as you might imagine). My closest friends, who tend to hold views much closer to mine than the general populace, know of my politics, but beyond that small circle, most people assume I'm just a liberal commie-type (which is the assumption about everyone who doesn't drive a big truck here).

I have strong misanthropic tendencies, and as such, am simply don't work well in or with groups. It's amazing to me that I've become -- and remain -- so involved in Talossan affairs. I feel much more of what might be considered "patriotism" toward Talossa than I've ever felt about the USA. In my way of thinking, my US citizenship was merely incidental, but my Talossan citizenship was and is a deliberate choice.

The people I've discussed Talossa with greet the topic with pleasant disinterest. I haven't tried very hard to push the subject with friends, and I haven't mentioned it at all with my family, who are die-hard patriotic pro-USA types. Most of them know I'm the odd man out in my family anyway, so I doubt they'd think much of it. However, I would be very reluctant to discuss my patriotic feelings about Talossa with them, as they would consider this a personal affront against the USA.

[Eoin Ursüm]

A Republic citizen lives quite near me. When I see him, I say 'Azul!'

I agree with you; One of the good things about Talossa is that it is a citizenship by choice, not by happenstance of birth or parentage.

[Dav Rôibeardét]

For me, I don't need to express my Talossanity. It's just who I am. I always try to compare the life of a Talossan with any other macronational citizen. Would you ask an American how they express their "Americanity"? When I was given citizenship, I was Talossan.

I've talked about it with my family but most of the time it's not a big deal. I haven't discussed it with any friends, mostly because until recently I didn't have any aside from Talossans.

One of the major ways that I'm expressing my nationality is that I pro wrestler under my Talossan name and I'm billed from the Republic. I assume that will present some interesing situations with fellow wrestlers and fans. I wish more Talossans would be more outspoken about ther nationality.

[Danihel Forestal]

Apr 17, 2009 10:26:33 GMT -5 Dav Rôibeardét said:

Would you ask an American how they express their "Americanity"?

Interesting question, and the answer (as the tone of your question indicates) is, of course, no. However, the expressions of "Americanity" are prevalent in many situations, making the question largely moot. It's rather common to see American flags on display, even on private residential property in the U.S., and people wear flag pins/buttons, hats, and other clothing, and put patriotic stickers on their cars. In conversations about politics, it's common to hear references to "American" concepts and ideals.

Apr 17, 2009 10:26:33 GMT -5 Dav Rôibeardét said:

I wish more Talossans would be more outspoken about ther nationality.

I concur!

[C Carlüs Xheráltsëfiglheu]

Apr 15, 2009 13:56:57 GMT -5 Eoin Ursüm said:

A Republic citizen lives quite near me. When I see him, I say 'Azul!'

I agree with you; One of the good things about Talossa is that it is a citizenship by choice, not by happenstance of birth or parentage.

I try and remember to say it in return... ;D