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 Mapletree  Croydon 12 Jan 23 10.52pm |
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Originally posted by EverybodyDannsNow
No, as an example of how to convince a population to vote for something quite clearly self-harming. It will make a fascinating case study one day when it can be talked about frankly, without tip-toeing around leavers' insecurities. Already been done. The 18th Brumaire of Louis Bonaparte
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| Mapletree Croydon 12 Jan 23 10.54pm |
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Originally posted by Spiderman
He probably knows that the slaves were initially captured by fellow Africans and sold on, ( watch the first episode of Roots) but this doesn’t suit though So those that then bought the slaves are innocent? Same rationale as prostitution and ivory trade. Make a market and merchants will feed it.
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| Mapletree Croydon 12 Jan 23 10.55pm |
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Originally posted by Hrolf The Ganger
Only a moron would judge people who lived hundreds of years ago by modern standards. Contrast that with what many tolerate from people around today just so they look Woke. Personally I couldn't give a toss if people who have been here five minutes, some of whom hate us, don't like our historical figures and I can't really understand why people like you do either. You must hate yourself a lot. Good job I didn’t then, or you would have called me a moron
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| Mapletree Croydon 12 Jan 23 11.00pm |
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Originally posted by Hrolf The Ganger
Only a moron would judge people who lived hundreds of years ago by modern standards. Contrast that with what many tolerate from people around today just so they look Woke. Personally I couldn't give a toss if people who have been here five minutes, some of whom hate us, don't like our historical figures and I can't really understand why people like you do either. You must hate yourself a lot. Five minutes? British anti slavery became big news in the 17th century. I guess history just isn’t your thing.
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Teddy Eagle  12 Jan 23 11.18pm |
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| Mapletree Croydon 12 Jan 23 11.31pm |
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Originally posted by Teddy Eagle
I believe effectively this bit is based on the idea that ‘the Left’ is trying to block us from being able to access our history. I wouldn’t have known anything about Colson were it not for the Left trying to make sure I can’t learn anything about him. Which is to be celebrated
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| Mapletree Croydon 12 Jan 23 11.35pm |
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Originally posted by georgenorman
All you do is celebrate anything that you think denigrates your own country, both in the past and present. Edited by georgenorman (12 Jan 2023 10.07pm) Ah, I see you are a fan of cerebral hygiene. Definitely the best option.
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| Teddy Eagle 12 Jan 23 11.50pm |
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Originally posted by Mapletree
I believe effectively this bit is based on the idea that ‘the Left’ is trying to block us from being able to access our history. I wouldn’t have known anything about Colson were it not for the Left trying to make sure I can’t learn anything about him. Which is to be celebrated OK, if researching the lives of historical figures you've never heard of and making a judgement that they were bad people is a cause for celebration.
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| Mapletree Croydon 13 Jan 23 12.05am |
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Originally posted by Teddy Eagle
OK, if researching the lives of historical figures you've never heard of and making a judgement that they were bad people is a cause for celebration. ‘Bad’ hmmm. Well, that has to be seen in its historic context. Which brings us back to who writes history and why is so much of it obscured from our view. Colson was nuanced. Did much good. It’s just many people don’t like to have to look up to him. And have him look down on them. His statue is now in a far better place. Have you visited MUZEON by the way? Full of statues taken down by vandals.
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| Teddy Eagle 13 Jan 23 12.18am |
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Originally posted by Mapletree
‘Bad’ hmmm. Well, that has to be seen in its historic context. Which brings us back to who writes history and why is so much of it obscured from our view. Colson was nuanced. Did much good. It’s just many people don’t like to have to look up to him. And have him look down on them. His statue is now in a far better place. Have you visited MUZEON by the way? Full of statues taken down by vandals. Better place? So the "bad" he did outweighs the "good".
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HKOwen  Hong Kong 13 Jan 23 12.19am |
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Originally posted by Mapletree
Good job I didn’t then, or you would have called me a moron If the cap fits etc
Responsibility Deficit Disorder is a medical condition. Symptoms include inability to be corrected when wrong, false sense of superiority, desire to share personal info no else cares about, general hubris. It's a medical issue rather than pure arrogance. |
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| Stirlingsays 13 Jan 23 1.06am |
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People who hate our history and historical figures aren't needed here. Most of them aren't us or don't align themselves with us seeing themselves as more 'citizens of the world'. As was said earlier they instinctively look to criticise and pull down what we are. These people end up being a problem for most countries. There's a border, they can cross it. But they just won't go. Edited by Stirlingsays (13 Jan 2023 1.07am)
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