[johnny7]

The history of mankind is nothing but the chronology of permanent war.

While I would remove the word 'permanent'... I agree wholeheartedly.

American history textbooks were basically a chronology of our wars & conflicts... prior to the cataract of politically-correct socialism. One could go further and say that a perceived weakness or an open FEAR of conflict is the cause of most wars.

[Cornpone]

"One could go further and say that a perceived weakness or an open FEAR of conflict is the cause of most wars."

I find it sad but I suspect it is fear that makes the world go round...but that's a long story.

[patriciaruth]

Yes, war among humans is not permanent.

I believe there are 47 years or so in the entire recorded history of the world where no one was fighting somewhere on the globe.