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Cyrano

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Tue Jan 23, 2024, 05:50 PM Jan 2024

What if everyone on Earth was white, Christian, and spoke English? [View all]

Would that be "The Perfect World?"

Would that end all wars?

Would that unite humanity?

Not likely. There would still be those who desire power over others. There would still be those who desire to be worshiped. There would still be those who want it all. And once they have it all, they would want more.

Color, religion, nationality, and so many other differences are useful and convenient divisions for such people. And if those divisions didn't exist, they'd make up others. What others? Well, try things like emotional temperament, height, weight, eye color, physical build, -- Hell, the differences between us are endless. And are fodder for those who want to own us.

Our differences, any differences, make it easier for would-be tyrants to turn people against each other. It makes it easier for them to apply the tools of fear and hatred. It makes it easier for them to justify their "leadership" of the masses.

It's really no deeper than that. Yet, the vast majority of human beings on this planet don't get it and never have. It's why we live in a blood-soaked world. Our technology advances. But our sense of humanity is barely out of the caves. It's why tyrants have existed throughout history and it's why they still exist today.

Donald Trump wouldn't understand one concept that I've stated in this post. Nor does he need to in order to get what he wants. Him, and those like him just want it all. They care nothing for, or about, others and they will do anything imaginable to own us. If you get nothing else from this post, get this: Donald Trump wants it all. And if he gets it all, he'll want more.

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there's hundreds of varieties of christians lol theyd fight to the death over which one is the right one nt msongs Jan 2024 #1
I was raised in the SBC Kennah Jan 2024 #17
For some reason Ireland comes to mind Jerry2144 Jan 2024 #2
don't be silly getagrip_already Jan 2024 #3
Hitler attacked other countries because he wanted to expand his power MadameButterfly Jan 2024 #9
exactly - it was NOT a religious mor a racial war - it was a war of power of power and conquest.... getagrip_already Jan 2024 #11
People are clannish. White English-speaking Christians have fought with each other Ocelot II Jan 2024 #4
What about the Crusades from 1095 - 1500 or so? dickthegrouch Jan 2024 #18
The OP referred to English-speaking White Christians vs. each other. Ocelot II Jan 2024 #19
White Europeans perfected warfare against each other Yavin4 Jan 2024 #21
What if "white" people were actually white GreenWave Jan 2024 #5
Somewhere between peach smoothie and peach mocha Kennah Jan 2024 #16
I dunno. That was the case in Europe for centuries. IIRC there were quite a few wars... brush Jan 2024 #6
Since WWII, hasn't this been one of the longest periods of peace between nations in Western Europe? Yavin4 Jan 2024 #22
Yeah, a glimpse at European history will disavow that nonsense... Wounded Bear Jan 2024 #7
This explains how it would go. cloudbase Jan 2024 #8
brilliant Celerity Jan 2024 #13
We could focus our attention on the real trouble makers: Redheads. marble falls Jan 2024 #10
The gingers are always the problem. (Not really, just expanding on your theme) Srkdqltr Jan 2024 #20
Time travel is the only solution limbicnuminousity Jan 2024 #23
Ever read The Cronicals of St Mary's? Time Travel and a ginger all in one. Srkdqltr Jan 2024 #30
Appreciate the suggestion! limbicnuminousity Jan 2024 #31
Author is Jodi Taylor if you are interested Srkdqltr Jan 2024 #32
Nope. There are many, MANY denominations of Christianity sakabatou Jan 2024 #12
then right wingers would find some other reason to hate to satisfy their unending lust to terrorize others Takket Jan 2024 #14
George Carlin - Stand Up About Religion Celerity Jan 2024 #15
Carlin never disappoints Srkdqltr Jan 2024 #27
God, I miss George! hatrack Jan 2024 #33
This message was self-deleted by its author MyNameIsJonas Jan 2024 #24
NO. WarGamer Jan 2024 #25
Why do small towns have competing christian churches? lindysalsagal Jan 2024 #26
Global war within ten years . . . hatrack Jan 2024 #28
I would kill myself Chi67 Jan 2024 #29
In the immortal words of Oliver Cromwell and King Charles I....... DFW Jan 2024 #34
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