“Social Contract”, “King and Country” “Service to the Crown”, “National Unity” … All forms of exploitation of weak minds by ruling class as society devolves.

When the great Tao is forgotten,

Goodness and piety appear.

When the body's intelligence declines,

Cleverness and knowledge step forth.

When there is no peace in the family,

Filial piety begins.

When the country falls into chaos,

Patriotism is born

Tao Te Ching

(Stephen Mitchell Translation)