The Illusion of Conquest: Why True Power Isn’t Found in War
In the game of war, Americans might have the strategic edge, leading some to think it is a good move to take over a country like Venezuela. The gain seems huge—not just the money or the oil, but the history, minerals, manpower, and the economy. But there is a hidden cost. Within ten years of such a move, you would see the religion change and the culture shift until only a few indigenous people are left.
We saw this happen in history when the Americas were conquered; the indigenous culture was changed forever. Today, people think this is just how it works—that every race, religion, and even "aliens" or animals do the same thing to survive. But we have to ask: Is it right to play such a game in modern times?
A Global Pattern of Greed
It is not only "whites" or Americans who have done this; this cycle of conquest is found in every corner of the world. Throughout history, different races and nations have played this same game:
The Arab Conquests: In the 7th century, Arab armies spread across North Africa and the Middle East. Over time, the indigenous languages (like Coptic in Egypt or Aramaic in Syria) and local religions were largely replaced by Arabic and Islam.
The Japanese Empire: In the early 20th century, Japan conquered Korea and Taiwan. They tried to erase Korean identity by forcing people to take Japanese names and banning the Korean language in schools.
The Ottoman Empire: They took young boys from conquered Christian lands in Europe, converted them, and turned them into "Janissary" soldiers to fight for the empire that took them.
The Aztec and Inca Empires: Long before Europeans arrived, these powerful empires in the Americas conquered their neighbors, forced them to pay tribute, and imposed their own sun-god religions on them.
The Weakness of Forced Change
According to me, capturing a country and forcing its culture or religion to change is not the wisest thing to do. It comes from a small-minded or greedy mentality. Instead of manipulation, we should let the culture and history be. Americans—or any powerful nation—should show the good and the bad about themselves, educate others, and let the people decide what they like. People should change themselves by their own will, not by force.
Power does not mean you attack everyone just because you can. That is actually a sign of weakness.
Hard Power vs. Soft Power: The Economic Reality
There is a big economic difference between "Hard Power" (military force) and "Soft Power" (cultural influence):
Hard Power (War): It is extremely expensive. You spend trillions on tanks and soldiers, and you end up with an angry population that hates you. It might get you resources like oil, but it breaks the country and your own treasury.
Soft Power (Influence): This is the "civilized" way. You show your technology, your music, and your ideas. It costs less and creates partners who want to trade with you because they like what you offer.
What Real Power Looks Like
Real power means doing things in a more civilised way. It means showing transparency. If you are powerful, you don't need to cheat or manipulate. Manipulating is a weakness.
If a country is truly mature and powerful, it should show its strength by being an example. Let people see the truth and decide if they want to support you or join you. Using your resources and tools to force others just shows how "weak" you are despite all your power. True strength is when people choose to follow you because they see the good in you, not because they were forced to forget who they are.