what do you think of this? the saying comes from motion picture "Hero". it is meant to denote that split countries and separatist nations should all become one in favor of a strong united state... maybe this thread should be in a Political Mudpit, but I place it here due to more civilized discussion and because I would like to know your opinion on a more historical side of this matter. ie do you think that most countries that have been incorporated into big empires lost (in a way of culture, economics, ppl etc) or gained something. :hmmm: