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Not many people these days know that the British Empire was the driving force behind ending the vast majority of global slavery.

Slavery or de facto slavery was standard practice throughout the world from the dawn of civilization until a few hundred years ago. It is even… https://t.co/HQjCz4Hago

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 15, 2024

1. The points “Thinking West” are making are absolutely correct and true.
2. The Objections and grievances of the Irish & India are also correct although in India’s case it should be pointed out that poor Indians didn’t do much better under native rulers

The point being there is nothing wrong with acknowledging both the positive and the negative aspects of a country’s history. When you ignore one or the other you insult history and you paint a false picture.

That is all.