Anthony,
I agree that, at least when I was in school, our state, country and world history were taught from white, Euro-centric point of view. Looking at my children's school books, I can see that a lot has changed from when I went through the education system. And a lot still needs to be changed.
I'm married to a man who is Seminole Indian (from his dad's side of the family) and I've learned a lot that wasn't covered in any textbook from his family. That's another thing that needs to be changed. Accepting responsibility for actions (good and bad), telling the truth and setting the record straight. Do I think it's going to happen? Doubtful. At least not in my life time. Maybe in my kid's life the changes that have started will continue and get things right. Who knows?
Listening to a lot people who are older than I am (especially those who've never left the country) have that 'We're #1 and f*ck the rest of the world' attitude. As you know, you learn what you're taught. I learned a lot once I traveled to different countries and when my opinion differs from theirs...oh boy-Katie bar the door!!! LOL
But things do change-just not at quite as quick a pace as some want. And sometimes too fast in the opinions of others.
Once again I'll say...those that win write the history books. And in answer to your question 'does anyone win a war?' IMO-nope...just sets up the parameters for the next one and the next one and so on.
And just for shits and giggles honesty, I've read some pretty snarky comments that you've written about the US that I know are untrue (please don't ask me to quote them because I'll be here all damn night trying to find them! LOL), but it just shows that everyone has their own opinion. A lot of folks I know here think of Australia as Crocodile Dundee, throw another shrimp on the barbie (don't know if that's spelled right) and everyone sits around getting shitfaced on slabs of beer every night. Stereotypes hurt everyone.
I agree that, at least when I was in school, our state, country and world history were taught from white, Euro-centric point of view. Looking at my children's school books, I can see that a lot has changed from when I went through the education system. And a lot still needs to be changed.
I'm married to a man who is Seminole Indian (from his dad's side of the family) and I've learned a lot that wasn't covered in any textbook from his family. That's another thing that needs to be changed. Accepting responsibility for actions (good and bad), telling the truth and setting the record straight. Do I think it's going to happen? Doubtful. At least not in my life time. Maybe in my kid's life the changes that have started will continue and get things right. Who knows?
Listening to a lot people who are older than I am (especially those who've never left the country) have that 'We're #1 and f*ck the rest of the world' attitude. As you know, you learn what you're taught. I learned a lot once I traveled to different countries and when my opinion differs from theirs...oh boy-Katie bar the door!!! LOL
But things do change-just not at quite as quick a pace as some want. And sometimes too fast in the opinions of others.
Once again I'll say...those that win write the history books. And in answer to your question 'does anyone win a war?' IMO-nope...just sets up the parameters for the next one and the next one and so on.
And just for shits and giggles honesty, I've read some pretty snarky comments that you've written about the US that I know are untrue (please don't ask me to quote them because I'll be here all damn night trying to find them! LOL), but it just shows that everyone has their own opinion. A lot of folks I know here think of Australia as Crocodile Dundee, throw another shrimp on the barbie (don't know if that's spelled right) and everyone sits around getting shitfaced on slabs of beer every night. Stereotypes hurt everyone.