For instance, every time the US makes advancements in technology, we don't scream that it solves the plethora of disproportionate issues it has for a developed nation. Why? It does not advance the conversation and is unrelated.
I'm assuming the person who made the comment is not from India in which case it truly is a sly remark. If my assumption is wrong, feel free to discard my original comment.
This is my stance on these things:
- If the discussion is regarding topic A about a country X, pointing out an unrelated shortcoming when you're not from country X makes you sound like a douche.
- If the discussion is about that shortcoming itself, it's open-season for discussion regardless of where you're from.
- If the discussion is about country X, you are from country X, and feel that something else about the state of your country should be brought into discussion, it's valid.
Again, this is just my stance.
One thing that opened my eye recently to how nationalistic Indians are, is a new Indian colleague. So much false history and propaganda. Great guy though.
Why can't a country do both? Most countries in the world are investing in military, space or other national security related projects. They all have some internal issues they are facing. It doesn't make sense to prioritize only one thing over the many issues a country faces.
Clearly not both topics are given the same attention.
You clowns need to come up with something new.