on the theism principal component there doesn't appear to be a Europe clade either ("Europe considered paraphyletic"; sounds like a good paper).

but you are right that the US clearly clusters separately on the nationalism component. OTOH, I'm not sure "proud of your country" is that good a basis function for nationalism; there's too much weight of history for the European countries. Probably need something relating to contempt for other countries in there also; the "Freedom Fries" index. I don't see any good questions in the WVS to capture that - the G008x series doesn't do it.

Point of detail: on questions of religion, it probably was worth distinguishing GB from UK.

it probably was worth distinguishing GB from UK.

no, worth distinguishing northern ireland from the UK. northern ireland's population is so small that GB ~ UK. but NO != UK.

I'm surprised Poland doesn't score higher on the nationalism scale. It would be interesting to see where Croatia and Serbia come out.

" there's too much weight of history for the European countries"

Sure, look at Germany. Clearly modern Germany has a lot to be proud of. However if you start teaching the holocaust and guilt to 7 year olds then you will get that push back ( Pride == white pride!!)

. I would imagine that most people in the West would give their country between 2-3. If not they dont know the world, nor the history of the world. We live in good times. Our countries generally run well. We should be proud. The question as phrased is not really, even, nationalistic.

Razib,

You need to include the Pacific Northwest in this analysis of yours. New England might not be very European like, but I think the Pacific Northwest will score more Europe like in your analysis. We are certainly less religious than New England and may well be less nationalistic as well.