You are not telling me anything, Dick. I already know that it is widely used instead of nationalism. I know I am in a minority. Come to think of it there are times when being able to spell and use puctuation puts me in a minority as well but I will not let that stop me :-) Now, what is the word for a love of one's country that does not have the negative baggage attached to it? I await your respose but shall not hold my breath...

MaJoC - Yes. And now what appear in online feeds as 'hacks' are what we used to call hints and tips. How long has tying a piece of bright ribbon to your suitcase so you can spot it been a hack?