I think "patriot" is one of those titles that should only be given, and that ideally happens to someone who's done something especially heroic or monumental for their country. I think of myself as patriotic, because I care a lot about my country despite its enormous, gangrenous flaws. I want to help it realize its potential. But to say "I'm a patriot" these days – I agree with you – really only connotes blind nationalism.

"im apolitical, or dont like to talk about politics" or instantly saying " anti-woke stuff", or when you say your supporting a nazi, they respond with" you have stop reading the news, or saying something to delfect/.