(November 14, 2019 at 9:37 pm)Anomalocaris Wrote:(November 14, 2019 at 9:22 pm)redpill Wrote: Napoleon once said, "History is a set of lies agreed upon." Tolstoy once said, "History would be a wonderful thing. If it were only true." Most often, what is history depends on the outcome of some conflict. As one truism says, "History is written by the victors." And when it comes to war, another truism says, "In war, truth is the first casualty." For the winning side, it remains a casualty. Also, no doubt, demonizing the enemy is a tactic as old as the hills. Another thing is that it is well known that one country's villain is another countries hero.
Since not knowing history dooms one to repeating it, I would say suckers are those who thinks history is for suckers.
From what I remember, Santayana basically said, "Those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it." But you can expect even worse when the history you think you know is a load of bullshit to begin with. In that regard, history is for suckers. Do you think you have what it takes to take the red pill and learn the truth about history? Send me a PM if you do.
