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Old November 30th, 2005, 02:56 PM

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Default Re: Not Quite THAT Poor!!

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Strategia_In_Ultima said:
During the Dutch rule of Indonesia (or the Dutch East Indies, as they were called back then) we (the Dutch) exploited them (the Indonesians) like they were animals. They suffered from poverty and famine, while the Dutch governors, merchants and whatnots led luxurious lives in their spacious country houses, waited on hand and foot by Indonesian servants. We conquered the northern part of Sumatra (Aceh) in a bloody war, wiping out entire villages. When they declared their independence, we sent in troops to repeat the actions of the conquest of Aceh only then A.) they had more modern weapons and B.) we called it a "police" action.
I'm still trying to decide if this is a commentary on Dutch Colonialism or on Modern Day Politicians, it seems too simillar

Also, anyone else noticing the sudden intellectual atmosphere here?
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