Very well written Mr. Fisher. Empire and its' atrocities thrive on the indifference and distraction of its populace. The myth of exceptionalism is multifaceted in its' danger, as it not only threatens the people of the world with harm and destruction if they question it and stand in its' way, but also numbs the hearts of those who fall under its scope in the centers of empire.
Great reminder too about how, just because one lives in a nation with tremendous wealth, material resources and influence, one should not fall victim to the trap that they somehow are "Greater" than those around the world because of their skin color, race or socioeconomic status. I long for the positive social change you hint it, but I sadly won't hold my breath considering how the barons of empire do their utmost to silence criticism of their wrongdoings, further enrich themselves and extract wealth from the global south, and profit off the misery and efforts of those they deem "beneath" them.
Thank you, Aamir. Indeed, the numbing of hearts of those who fall under its scope is a grave threat. We all need to find ways to overcome that numbness. As for not holding your breath about change, I suppose I agree but also think that as people's consciousness changes one by one, eventually it could have a powerful effect.
No problem and agreed Mr. Fisher, the numbing of hearts and apathy is indeed a great threat in this age of so much conflict. Perhaps that was a bit pessimistic, I hope that peoples collective consciousnesses change and positive changes arises
Very well written Mr. Fisher. Empire and its' atrocities thrive on the indifference and distraction of its populace. The myth of exceptionalism is multifaceted in its' danger, as it not only threatens the people of the world with harm and destruction if they question it and stand in its' way, but also numbs the hearts of those who fall under its scope in the centers of empire.
Great reminder too about how, just because one lives in a nation with tremendous wealth, material resources and influence, one should not fall victim to the trap that they somehow are "Greater" than those around the world because of their skin color, race or socioeconomic status. I long for the positive social change you hint it, but I sadly won't hold my breath considering how the barons of empire do their utmost to silence criticism of their wrongdoings, further enrich themselves and extract wealth from the global south, and profit off the misery and efforts of those they deem "beneath" them.
Thank you, Aamir. Indeed, the numbing of hearts of those who fall under its scope is a grave threat. We all need to find ways to overcome that numbness. As for not holding your breath about change, I suppose I agree but also think that as people's consciousness changes one by one, eventually it could have a powerful effect.
No problem and agreed Mr. Fisher, the numbing of hearts and apathy is indeed a great threat in this age of so much conflict. Perhaps that was a bit pessimistic, I hope that peoples collective consciousnesses change and positive changes arises
American 'exceptionalism' is only real to Americans. The rest of the world rolls its eyes...