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> At what point does that stop being an excuse? Ah, the old imperialist "Look, I gave you your wallet back (after taking what I wanted from it); what's the pro
by TOGoS 3y ago
> At what point does that stop being an excuse?
Ah, the old imperialist "Look, I gave you your wallet back (after taking what I wanted from it); what's the problem? By the way, I need cheap labor and you look like you need a job." schtick.
- benj111 3y agoIs the US still blaming Britain for its ills? Is Britain still blaming the french and Italians (Romans) for its ills? Yes fine I took your wallet. But that was 30 years ago. Will your great grand children still be blaming my grand children for the stolen wallet? Do I still get to hate the land owning elite over what they did to my forbears? Do I still get to hate the Germans because of the world wars?
- SenAnder 3y agoEmpirically the answer is yes. The more wrongs that have been inflicted upon you, the greater your moral standing. So long as you remember and publicize those wrongs. Because if you don't, others will make it seem like you are the sole villain of history, and they innocent victims. That is what happens to those who forget history - others will remember a self-serving version of that history, full of tactical omissions, for them.
- benj111 3y agoThere's a difference between remembering, and moving on. It's got nothing to do with "moral standing" it just perpetuates a victim mentality. People and countries need to move on. That doesn't mean you need to forget. You need to remember, learn the lessons etc. None of my examples have been forgotten, all have been moved on from.