I've been reading up on what distinguishes colonialism from anything that the Muslims have ever done. In the end, it is that the people defining it want to exclude anyone not white or Jewish.
For example, "modern colonialism" is defined to start in the 15th century....
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For example, "modern colonialism" is defined to start in the 15th century....
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which is when the Portuguese expanded into Africa followed by the Spanish and the New World.
But the bulk of the Ottoman Empire growth happened after 1500 as well.
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But the bulk of the Ottoman Empire growth happened after 1500 as well.
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And they expanded into Africa as well!
So then the definers say, no, colonialism is when the native labor and resources are exploited. But the Ottomans levied on taxes - specifically for non-Muslims. It was still an economic gain for them at the expense of the colonized.
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So then the definers say, no, colonialism is when the native labor and resources are exploited. But the Ottomans levied on taxes - specifically for non-Muslims. It was still an economic gain for them at the expense of the colonized.
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When definitions are created in such a way, it betrays an agenda.
In this case, it is that colonialism is a white (and lately Jewish) only crime.
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In this case, it is that colonialism is a white (and lately Jewish) only crime.
/end
(h/t Irene)
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