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Algaean t1_itfnowo wrote

Reply to comment by Tokishi7 in Joseon, the predecessor of modern Korea(s) - Part 3: Japan and Qing Invasions (early 17th century) by spinnybingle

If it makes you feel better, Hungarian history is one long "how can i cut off my nose to spite your face" episode.

Seriously, the national sport of national government is how to shoot the nation in the foot.

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Tokishi7 t1_itfnzv1 wrote

It’s just disappointing in Korea’s case and rather ironic with the nationalism here. Living here feels like we haven’t come much further since

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DiploJ t1_iti9kft wrote

Ancient Korea had so much potential, but internal political jousts and extreme lusts for power was their bane, especially in the Joseon era. Instability was why they couldn't be any greater.

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daemonshrike t1_itjome1 wrote

What kind of potential do you mean?

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DiploJ t1_itjpew1 wrote

They had what it takes to become a military and political powerhouse but didn't apply themselves. They were vassals of others for so long.

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Tokishi7 t1_itiuxf4 wrote

Can’t say we’ve come much further living here…It’s rather cut throat these days as well unfortunately

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dually t1_itj8uqr wrote

Nationalism is the enlightened idea that nation-states are preferable to feudal heirarchies and dynastic empires.

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