Always Quote by Serj Tankian
“We first fought the heathens in the name of religion, then Communism, and now in the name of drugs and terrorism. Our excuses for global domination always change.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Interview with Serj Tankian, 2015
Human conflicts shift justifications over time, from religion to ideology to drugs and terrorism.
In simple terms: Excuses for war change across eras.
Key Takeaway
Question motives behind conflicts.
Themes
war
ideology
drugs
terrorism
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
political
historical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- activism
- education
- media analysis
Key Concepts
historical cycles
political manipulation
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives the change in justifications?
- How can societies resist shifting excuses?
A Different Perspective
Not all conflicts are equivalent; context matters.
