freemind
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Challenger,History is written by the victors...
No, history is written by historians. Serious historians try to be objective, but I agree, many do have their own agendas, on both sides of any argument. Napoleon famously said, "history is a set of lies, agreed upon" but in the modern age such uniform agreement is rare. It is the responsibility of the student of history to weave their way through the lies of both sides in order to find some element of truth. So far, I'm not convinced you have made a valid argument. Opinion is not evidence, and so far all you have presented is opinion.
No. History is written by the victors. In times past, and probably still in some countries, if you reveal a history that goes against what the government says, you are killed. Maybe tortured first. In this country, if you are paid well enough, you are unlikely to come up with a version of history that goes against the government agenda. If you do, you could very well find yourself unemployed.
Next, I have done nothing but make valid arguments. As for my opinion, scroll up a couple posts. You will see an old and new plaque. Tell me, are they my opinions, or are they plaques. Also, If you find anything I said to be untrue, let me know what it is.