This is an interesting thread; I had in mind to start a thread about anarchism & nationalism/national liberation struggles, but there seems little point after this.
I've been an activists for both Scots and Welsh nationalism in the past, although I've had an extended sabbatical for about 18 months now, having become very disillusioned with the processes of mainstream electoral politics.
One point I would mention to those pouring cold water on the whole nationalism thing on this thread: you can't wish this away It may well be possible to dismiss Celtic nationalisms as a mere rearranging of the deckchairs on a capitalist Titanic, but national/regional identity and difference is very important and a profoundly emotional thing for many people.
Starting out from the standpoint that nations are irrelevant/a nineteenth century anachronism that's somehow survived into the 21st century/a childish and groundless 'thing' that should just, well, 'wither away' isn't going to help in a broader project of engaging such people. But most on this thread seem aware of that anyway, so 8)
Now I have decided that the english are a bunch of twats. Well ok, only the ones who voted for Maggie and lived in Essex mainly.
PZS I wish we were all communists,. then provenance wouldn/t matter.