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Uk Citizen Test
This news story was of interest to me – in that it questions the view that the British Empire was some sort of benevolent endeavour, whereby in the past the British assisted those countries they colonised – where in reality we were plundering them of whatever they had of value.
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Perhaps the citizen test should point out that should they suggest that the British colonisation of countries around the world was anything but a benevolent endeavour – they will suffer the ire of the indigenous population.
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Perhaps the citizen test should point out that should they suggest that the British colonisation of countries around the world was anything but a benevolent endeavour – they will suffer the ire of the indigenous population.
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"plundering them of whatever they had of value." Poppycock!
1.We built ships & discovered other lands.
2.bartered goods & labour (known as slaves now).
3.educated savages
4. introduced armoury against their spears
5. " christianity against withcraft
6." industrial revolution
7. " global farming ie tea, rice, rubber, sugar etc
Lots more & english being most value for todays technology.
1.We built ships & discovered other lands.
2.bartered goods & labour (known as slaves now).
3.educated savages
4. introduced armoury against their spears
5. " christianity against withcraft
6." industrial revolution
7. " global farming ie tea, rice, rubber, sugar etc
Lots more & english being most value for todays technology.
Yes, Tamborine. Do you have your heatshield ready ? Not a PC opinion, so guard your flanks.
Pardon me, that's not an opinion. Just facts.
Some of these 'cultures' had not even invented the wheel. They got guns first. From where ?
Both sides benefited. The worth to each side in a trade depends on what value they place on the commodities involved. Not happy with the offer -- no trade. Simple. Econ 101.
No doubt, there were occasions of exploitation, but NO colour or creed is innocent. Some call it 'human nature'.
There is no rational way to address all the wrongs, real or perceived. How far back do we go ?
So, stop whining & start 'going forward'. All our pols proclaim this as their favourite direction. No idea who has a time machine.
Pardon me, that's not an opinion. Just facts.
Some of these 'cultures' had not even invented the wheel. They got guns first. From where ?
Both sides benefited. The worth to each side in a trade depends on what value they place on the commodities involved. Not happy with the offer -- no trade. Simple. Econ 101.
No doubt, there were occasions of exploitation, but NO colour or creed is innocent. Some call it 'human nature'.
There is no rational way to address all the wrongs, real or perceived. How far back do we go ?
So, stop whining & start 'going forward'. All our pols proclaim this as their favourite direction. No idea who has a time machine.
"Perhaps the citizen test should point out that should they suggest that the British colonisation of countries around the world was anything but a benevolent endeavour – they will suffer the ire of the indigenous population."
Indeed Hymie, both within Blighty and in the countries subjected to the well-intentioned immiseration.
Apologists abound, with "wealth privilege" salving past ills.
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Indeed Hymie, both within Blighty and in the countries subjected to the well-intentioned immiseration.
Apologists abound, with "wealth privilege" salving past ills.
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Hymie,
a good discussion, with a ruffled Buerk.
'The Morality of the British Empire'
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a good discussion, with a ruffled Buerk.
'The Morality of the British Empire'
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