Yes that's what I am saying. Europeans thought their civilization is superior and has a manifest destiny to colonize others, a lie that must be told to get the support of the masses when you do terrible things. Even in Africa or even native americans in north america invaded territory as a means to gain wealth and resources.
Of course this makes none of it acceptable, especially in modern times where resources are so abundant.
It is plain and simple organized theft and murder. These nations chose to be murderers,rapists and thieves. The fact that europe wasn't the first only geographical area does not change that. You can develop resources and trade with others but when thay doesn't work either you find some way to better your society or turn to evil.
The US invading iraq for oil using spreading freedom as a cover is a replay of this ancient playbook. It's easy to say we will not do this as a nation anymore in a time of prosperity but but miss a few meals and then we will see what people think.
Of course this makes none of it acceptable, especially in modern times where resources are so abundant.
It is plain and simple organized theft and murder. These nations chose to be murderers,rapists and thieves. The fact that europe wasn't the first only geographical area does not change that. You can develop resources and trade with others but when thay doesn't work either you find some way to better your society or turn to evil.
The US invading iraq for oil using spreading freedom as a cover is a replay of this ancient playbook. It's easy to say we will not do this as a nation anymore in a time of prosperity but but miss a few meals and then we will see what people think.