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Originally posted by justwokeup
Originally posted by MaMaa
Speaking of England, I once heard that you could fit England into the United states something like 38 or 39 times. I didn't realize England was so tiny! How is it that one tiny little country could cause so much destruction and invade so many countries?
Disruptive technology and an expansionist entrepreneurial spirit. Europe industrialised first, so it had the tech to spread out and colonise. The British Empire simply came out on top but Spain, France, Holland etc were all imperial powers.
We didn't really invade many countries. Not in the sense you mean it. The empire was a commercial venture first and foremost. It was about establishing colonies where there was no pre-existing nation and setting up trade routes. In other cases it was about co-opting existing regimes and making the leaders rich in turn for power and influence.
Thats how it was possible with such a small population.
China is adopting the same techniques now in Africa. If you buy a country out from under its population slowly you don't need troops to garrison it.
Originally posted by mirageman
reply to post by MaMaa
You should watch this video and be enlightened
Originally posted by Knobby
reply to post by MaMaa
I've never used the youtube link before, but maybe you will learn something.
...if it works.
edit on 19-1-2013 by Knobby because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by Knobby
reply to post by MaMaa
So no genocide then?
Originally posted by MaMaa
Speaking of England, I once heard that you could fit England into the United states something like 38 or 39 times. I didn't realize England was so tiny! How is it that one tiny little country could cause so much destruction and invade so many countries?
Originally posted by MaMaa
Originally posted by SaturnFX
Originally posted by MaMaa
Speaking of England, I once heard that you could fit England into the United states something like 38 or 39 times. I didn't realize England was so tiny! How is it that one tiny little country could cause so much destruction and invade so many countries?
Good tea.
Incidentally, where are you from? I am sure it is a very peaceful nation given your incredible criticism of the UK's government.
I'm in Colorado, but don't misunderstand me, I am even more critical of my own government here in the US. I'm cynical of all governments and their motives though.
Originally posted by Knobby
reply to post by SaturnFX
I've heard that the Belgians were far worse than we were in regards to our colonies.
...why doesn't anyone give them a hard time?
... perhaps fat Americans like their chocolate a tad too much?
Originally posted by Knobby
reply to post by MaMaa
Look in the mirror before casting judgements on other nations.
Oh deary me!
PS My family name means that I came from Norway, but it means bugger all to me. Why Americans want to ingrain themselves to Europe, I'll never know.
PPS...and then slag them off.
Originally posted by CaticusMaximus
Britains violent crime rate is actually 3.5x that of the USs.