Or the fact that we cannot fully commit to the aid of a country that is brutally invaded by another. Or publicly acknowledge a genocide when we see one.

I'm mostly ashamed of this society with all its nazis and our boomer-driven conservative politics.

I didn't say I like being German. But it's not a thing I can change. I was shaped by this society, so I have to accept it in all its aspects. But internationally I usually try to hide behind English.

yeah. so, basically, I should say nationality is good (as you say you "enjoy the benefits" yourself). but equating nation and self can lead to bad

We started with the question why nationalism is bad

That's a whole different thing though

...much. and when I say country, I obviously mean people too