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Konran ago

Divide to conquer, and then divide to rule. This has been played out on so many occassions that I, like you, wonder why people continue to fall for the same bullshit.

There are 6 billion or so people on this planet, each with their own opinions and judgements which they essentially believe to be right. But how can any of us be 100% right - if one of us actually is, then the other 6 billion or so must then be wrong?

It frustrates me that we don't focus on our similarities such as wanting a safe and comfortable life where we are given time and support to explore our separate interests and talents for the benefit of each other.

Ar_Nimruzir ago

I, like you, wonder why people continue to fall for the same bullshit.

Because history is cyclical human beings are stupid, all of us, me included...

That's why I can't read books about the rise and fall of empires anymore, it is too depressing. I used to love reading about Byzantine history, but watching their bureaucracy inflate to the point of total ineffectiveness, watching them destroy social programs at the expense of a huge defense budget which helped usher in their downfall, watching their currency inflate because they didn't have a proper understanding of economics, it just reminded me too much of New Rome (read: America), which is my country...

It frustrates me that we don't focus on our similarities such as wanting a safe and comfortable life where we are given time and support to explore our separate interests and talents for the benefit of each other.

Meowth had it right back when I was a kid.

pitenius ago

To protect the world from devastation!
To unite all people within our nation!
To denounce the evils of truth and love!
To extend our reach to the stars of above!

Ar_Nimruzir ago

Team Rocket Blasts off at the speed of light!

Surrender now or prepare to fight!