I was once asked why America was the greatest country in all time. I didn’t know. They said it was because for the FIRST time in all of human history the USA had the capability to take over the whole world. That was at the end of WWII when we had the atomic bomb. No one could stop us. And, we walked away. We didn’t do that. Now, during all of time, countries did try that. Babylon, Rome, Spain, Great Britton, etc. But, that all eventually failed. We could have and did not.
I’m hoping as more women lead the world’s armies, I mean countries, that the reduction in testosterone might reduce the need to conquer and pillage. I’m hoping. I’m also hoping our increasing levels of education might bring more of us to believe in shared well-being as the winning economic strategy. … One can hope, but competitive DNA still tends to win in the end. sigh
dcandmx almost 3 years ago
No, that could never happen….
Zykoic almost 3 years ago
Succinct!
cdward almost 3 years ago
That’s about the size of it. Though some of their heirs continue the trend, driving us all into the ground.
theincrediblebulk almost 3 years ago
The one cunning plan that Black Adder actually pulled off.
David in Webb Premium Member almost 3 years ago
I think he picked the wrong country.
I was once asked why America was the greatest country in all time. I didn’t know. They said it was because for the FIRST time in all of human history the USA had the capability to take over the whole world. That was at the end of WWII when we had the atomic bomb. No one could stop us. And, we walked away. We didn’t do that. Now, during all of time, countries did try that. Babylon, Rome, Spain, Great Britton, etc. But, that all eventually failed. We could have and did not.
Imagine almost 3 years ago
You forgot the parts about slavery and genocide. No big deal.
nosirrom almost 3 years ago
And while we’re at it let’s sack our Christian brethren in Constantinople.
Judy Saint Premium Member almost 3 years ago
I’m hoping as more women lead the world’s armies, I mean countries, that the reduction in testosterone might reduce the need to conquer and pillage. I’m hoping. I’m also hoping our increasing levels of education might bring more of us to believe in shared well-being as the winning economic strategy. … One can hope, but competitive DNA still tends to win in the end. sigh
mistercatworks almost 3 years ago
Then they blew it with Brexit.
wellis1947 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Obviously, the “boys” at the war table have already “conquered” The Americas.
How do I know? they’re using tobacco – a product of the Americas (sometimes called "Indian’s revenge).