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If The British Did What Progressives In This Country Wanted

Posted on 8/14/17 at 8:14 am
Posted by SCLibertarian
Conway, South Carolina
Member since Aug 2013
36041 posts
Posted on 8/14/17 at 8:14 am
How many world famous buildings, castles and monuments would be torn down? Would castles owned by nobles who rebelled against the crown be torn down? Would houses where servants once worked be torn down because the descendants of said servants were offended? Would the Tower of London be gone due to it being a place where scores of unjust murders took place by tyrant kings?

Would the statues of kings who enslaved or murdered people be torn down? What about those of medieval or renaissance nobles who had servants who were the equivalent of slaves? What about those who advocated for and expanded the British Empire? That would include famous statesmen like the Duke of Wellington, Benjamin Disraeli and Winston Churchill.

The British have a history full of rebellion against the Crown, feudalism, class strife, war and empire. Unlike us, they don't seem to be trying to erase the uncomfortable parts of their history.

ETA: To those who would say many of these properties are private, most large estates in the U.K. are operated by the National Trust.
This post was edited on 8/14/17 at 8:18 am
Posted by Magician2
Member since Oct 2015
14553 posts
Posted on 8/14/17 at 8:17 am to
You would think the pyramids in Egypt would be a major target
Posted by autauga
Member since Sep 2015
3654 posts
Posted on 8/14/17 at 8:23 am to
They already are by ISIS
Posted by Damone
FoCo
Member since Aug 2016
32764 posts
Posted on 8/14/17 at 8:49 am to
The Colosseum in Rome is not long for this world...
Posted by Zach
Gizmonic Institute
Member since May 2005
112475 posts
Posted on 8/14/17 at 8:52 am to
quote:

You would think the pyramids in Egypt would be a major target


Some of the more radical members of the Egyptian govt have introduced bills to blow up the Sphinx and the pyramids because they are offensive to Mohammed. The bills never went anywhere.
Posted by DisplacedBuckeye
Member since Dec 2013
71704 posts
Posted on 8/14/17 at 8:57 am to
quote:

SCLibertarian


I love watching a "Libertarian" constantly take up for traitors to this country.
Posted by SCLibertarian
Conway, South Carolina
Member since Aug 2013
36041 posts
Posted on 8/14/17 at 8:59 am to
I hate watching someone defend erasing their country's history piece by piece because it's offensive or uncomfortable.
Posted by Joshjrn
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2008
27067 posts
Posted on 8/14/17 at 8:59 am to
quote:

I love watching a "Libertarian" constantly take up for traitors to this country.



In fairness, libertarians are going to be among the least nationalistic individuals you'll ever meet
Posted by HubbaBubba
F_uck Joe Biden, TX
Member since Oct 2010
45760 posts
Posted on 8/14/17 at 8:59 am to
quote:

the Egyptian govt have introduced bills to blow up the Sphinx
My sphinx blows up after eating red beans and rice with andouille and hot sauce.
Posted by SCLibertarian
Conway, South Carolina
Member since Aug 2013
36041 posts
Posted on 8/14/17 at 9:04 am to
quote:

I love watching a "Libertarian" constantly take up for traitors to this country.

You probably root for the Empire when you watch Star Wars don't you?
Posted by TiketheMiger
Member since Oct 2011
1511 posts
Posted on 8/14/17 at 9:27 am to
quote:

I hate watching someone defend erasing their country's history piece by piece because it's offensive or uncomfortable.


How many people really learned all their Civil War history from staring at a statue?

Posted by SCLibertarian
Conway, South Carolina
Member since Aug 2013
36041 posts
Posted on 8/14/17 at 9:40 am to
If you think this is just about removing Civil War statues you are mistaken. This is about removing any vestige of our history that may offend someone. Students today are taught more about Rosa Parks than they are the Founding Fathers. Schools don't teach the Federalist Papers or the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions.

Statues are historical monuments to important figures. They are often in prominent locations in cities that serve as starting points for historical tours and historical discussions. But it won't end there. It will be street signs, museum exhibits and finally any item that is uncomfortable. Seriously, the PC progressives in this country are trying to turn us into a Demolition Man society for the perpetually offended, where people are fined for cursing or saying something mean.
Posted by alphaandomega
Tuscaloosa
Member since Aug 2012
13548 posts
Posted on 8/14/17 at 9:43 am to
quote:

They already are by ISIS


Anyone who has seen the pyramids in person would realize that it would take a huge amount of explosives to destroy them.

Unless they have a couple dozen GBU-28's the stuff they use would just remove the dust from the outside. The pyramids are huge and solid as hell. Good luck to anyone wanting to destroy them.
Posted by Joshjrn
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2008
27067 posts
Posted on 8/14/17 at 10:05 am to
quote:

Unless they have a couple dozen GBU-28's the stuff they use would just remove the dust from the outside. The pyramids are huge and solid as hell. Good luck to anyone wanting to destroy them.


Honestly, it would probably be more efficient to dismantle them brick by brick.
Posted by DisplacedBuckeye
Member since Dec 2013
71704 posts
Posted on 8/14/17 at 10:34 am to
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You probably root for the Empire when you watch Star Wars don't you?


No, I live in reality, unlike many "Libertarians."
Posted by DisplacedBuckeye
Member since Dec 2013
71704 posts
Posted on 8/14/17 at 10:34 am to
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erasing their country's history piece by piece




Give me a fricking break.
Posted by RIPMachoMan
Member since Jun 2011
5943 posts
Posted on 8/14/17 at 10:57 am to
I see your point, but it's not a great example. Those are actual historical structures. A statue built in honor of someone is not. Of course, some are built by historical figures/artists which is fair.
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