Quote by Serj Tankian

We first fought... 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... in the name of religion, then Communism,

Summary

This quote highlights the ever-evolving pretexts used for engaging in conflicts and global control throughout history. It suggests that religious arguments, followed by the ideological opposition of Communism, and now the emergence of challenges related to drugs and terrorism have been employed as justifications for pursuing dominance over others. By pointing out these shifting reasons, the quote raises questions about the underlying motives and true intentions behind such struggles for power and control.

By Serj Tankian

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