US Politics on Yik Yak | Why do other societies get labeled as barbaric, uncivilized, etc when the West has committed multiple genocides, started the deadliest wars in history, colonized and exploited most of the planet, and lets millions die from hunger and preventable diseases?

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Why do other societies get labeled as barbaric, uncivilized, etc when the West has committed multiple genocides, started the deadliest wars in history, colonized and exploited most of the planet, and lets millions die from hunger and preventable diseases?

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Anonymous 15h

Because “barbarism” is just like the most basic-ass xenophobia. “When WE do it, it’s a glorious crusade. When THEY do it, it’s monstrous invasion.”

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Anonymous

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See how westerners view the colonization and subjugation of Balkan Christians under the ottomans vs how they view the genocide of Native Americans.

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