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by shubhamkrm 1834 days ago
That's a bullshit analogy. The current Italian state is not a direct successor to the Roman Empire, while it's the same damn government in the UK.

Besides, it wasn't that long ago. It was done by your parents and grandparents, and you are still enjoying the fruits of that exploitation.
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maccard 1834 days ago
It's unlikely that anyone here's parents or grandparents were involved. Considering the east India company was abolished 160 years ago, it's more likely your great great (great) grandparents were involved.

Agreed on every other point though.

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shubhamkrm 1834 days ago
The empire didn't end with East India Company. The British Crown simply took over. Colonies started getting freedom only after WWII, and some like Nigeria were under the Brits till 1960.
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