The way I see it, patriotism is a gateway-philosophy to nationalism. At best I think it is unproductive and at worst it facilitates nationalism. In my native language there is no distinction between the concepts and last time it discussed in a non-negative light was during the Nazi occupation.

I thought function calls was one of the decently optimized things in Python

This depends on your goals and desires in life. I have been in long and short relationships and I have found that even the painful ends are usually worth it. Secondly, relationships need not end dramatically at all, most of my breakups have been amicable and civil.

In Denmark it’s called Grade 0. 4-5 Grade 1-10. 6-15 Gymnasium (not sure why?) 15-18