If Putin is calling his aggression to conquer the independent and fledgling democracy of Ukraine an extensions of the "Great Patriotic War" - we should refrain from repeating this propaganda! Alexander Dugin in his 1997 book "Foundations of Geopolitic" literally calls Ukraine a made-up nation and calls for it to be absorbed back into Russia. Tyrants (or as we know domestically- wannabe tyrants) always project- accusing the other side of what they themselves are.
Another thought-provoking post, Bill. It reminds me of Brands's 10th Law of History: It's not about you (Ten thousand generations have come before you; more will follow). Reagan gave an address to the UN in 1987 where he hypothesized that the world would experience unity in the event of an alien invasion. That is--as you discuss here--if we can put aside our differences. Even when the Persians threatened Greece with complete annihilation, there were still some city-states who sided with Persia rather than band together for their nation's survival.
When you get around to writing a post where you detail the specifics of Brands's 10th Law, I'll be interested to hear your perspective.
"the world would experience unity in the event of an alien invasion"
I am skeptical- too many leaders and nations would instead vie to be the allies of the newcomers hoping for personal or national gain out of it at the expense of other rival nations'
If Putin is calling his aggression to conquer the independent and fledgling democracy of Ukraine an extensions of the "Great Patriotic War" - we should refrain from repeating this propaganda! Alexander Dugin in his 1997 book "Foundations of Geopolitic" literally calls Ukraine a made-up nation and calls for it to be absorbed back into Russia. Tyrants (or as we know domestically- wannabe tyrants) always project- accusing the other side of what they themselves are.
Another thought-provoking post, Bill. It reminds me of Brands's 10th Law of History: It's not about you (Ten thousand generations have come before you; more will follow). Reagan gave an address to the UN in 1987 where he hypothesized that the world would experience unity in the event of an alien invasion. That is--as you discuss here--if we can put aside our differences. Even when the Persians threatened Greece with complete annihilation, there were still some city-states who sided with Persia rather than band together for their nation's survival.
When you get around to writing a post where you detail the specifics of Brands's 10th Law, I'll be interested to hear your perspective.
"the world would experience unity in the event of an alien invasion"
I am skeptical- too many leaders and nations would instead vie to be the allies of the newcomers hoping for personal or national gain out of it at the expense of other rival nations'