Quote by Serj Tankian

We first fought the heathens in the name of religion, then Communism, and now in the name of drugs and terrorism. Our excuses for global domination always change.

We first fought the heathens in the name of religion, then C

Summary

This quote suggests that throughout history, dominant powers have used various justifications for engaging in conflict and pursuing global dominance. Initially, wars were fought in the name of religion, signaling how religious beliefs and differences were used to fuel conflicts. Later on, the justification shifted to fighting against communism, likely reflecting the ideological struggle between capitalist and communist nations during the Cold War. In modern times, the quote implies that the reasons for pursuing global domination have now evolved to focus on combating issues such as drugs and terrorism, demonstrating how new threats and challenges shape the narrative surrounding conflicts.

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By Serj Tankian

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