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 over 3 years ago
No, that could never happen….
Zykoic over 3 years ago
Succinct!
cdward over 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 over 3 years ago
The one cunning plan that Black Adder actually pulled off.
David in Webb Premium Member over 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 over 3 years ago
You forgot the parts about slavery and genocide. No big deal.
nosirrom over 3 years ago
And while we’re at it let’s sack our Christian brethren in Constantinople.
Judy Saint Premium Member over 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 over 3 years ago
Then they blew it with Brexit.
wellis1947 Premium Member over 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).