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Or simply that they were enamored with the colonial example of the west and had a tradition of extreme militarism and more fortunate historical circumstances th
by alphonsegaston 11y ago
Or simply that they were enamored with the colonial example of the west and had a tradition of extreme militarism and more fortunate historical circumstances that allowed them to project this sadistic fantasy on to their neighbors. I think you should be cautious in positing "world domination," premised on mass-genocide and slavery, as a sign of strength. It was a massive regression of humanity that was thankfully checked.
- nihonde 11y agoIs America a strong country in your mind? (It also has a history of mass genocide and slavery.)
- alphonsegaston 11y agoIn some realpolitik sense, of course. But never would I argue that the grotesque excesses of American history were signals of strength or potential in line with some greater ideality. They were unchecked manifestations of baser instincts which their societies failed to counter. Strength was to be found in those that, faced with these circumstances, stood against them.
- nihonde 11y agoWell put. I agree.