I clearly said that the oath rod is Preferable to the leashes, not that it was a good thing. I further said it is likely that Tuon will change her mind about da'covale, because I can not imagine that RJ would have a character clearly meant to be a protagonist remain pro-slavery.
Of course, saying that makes me think of the real world. At the time of the American Revolution slavery was outlawed in England, yet legal in the colonies. White Americans were not represented in Parliament, but neither are Puerto Ricans directly represented in Congress today. The Founding Fathers mouthed off some drivel about freeing slaves someday, but were pretty ok with putting off that someday until after they died. However, in spite of their heinous hypocrisy, the intellectual merit of Jefferson and Madison are indisputable, and I think that most (European Americans) would consider the Colonials the 'Good Guys'.
I point this out because history is relative, and sometimes the wise can be blind, and the great flawed.
Of course, saying that makes me think of the real world. At the time of the American Revolution slavery was outlawed in England, yet legal in the colonies. White Americans were not represented in Parliament, but neither are Puerto Ricans directly represented in Congress today. The Founding Fathers mouthed off some drivel about freeing slaves someday, but were pretty ok with putting off that someday until after they died. However, in spite of their heinous hypocrisy, the intellectual merit of Jefferson and Madison are indisputable, and I think that most (European Americans) would consider the Colonials the 'Good Guys'.
I point this out because history is relative, and sometimes the wise can be blind, and the great flawed.
The Empress and the oath rod
09/12/2009 07:25:36 PM
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wishful thinking if you ask me. The point is "freedom" from leashes. Having the take oaths is worse. *NM*
09/12/2009 07:46:35 PM
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I think we already know Egwene's position on a "Fourth Oath"
09/12/2009 08:17:11 PM
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I'd rather see them keep the a'dam, and just leash all the current sul'dam
18/12/2009 03:04:22 AM
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Fortuona didn't save Egwene and a Fourth Oath to an Empress is worse than what Elaida wanted.
09/12/2009 08:18:17 PM
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True, but...
09/12/2009 10:02:13 PM
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So you advocate slavery?
09/12/2009 11:12:29 PM
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C'mon!
09/12/2009 11:43:44 PM
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The "Binder" is another form of Slavery.
09/12/2009 11:54:51 PM
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Re: The "Binder" is another form of Slavery.
10/12/2009 12:09:31 AM
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We have 2 major WoT societies where the channelers
10/12/2009 12:15:58 AM
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Don't be so quick to judge these two societies yet.
10/12/2009 05:06:33 AM
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yet both groups hold highly influential positions within their societies without being shunned *NM*
10/12/2009 06:31:15 AM
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I don't know about being 'quick' - we've had at least 8 books to become familiar with the cultures
11/12/2009 03:18:32 PM
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I am thinking about straight oath without WT training.
09/12/2009 09:04:15 PM
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Or you could look to the organizations which have no "Binding" and no DFs
09/12/2009 11:17:18 PM
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Re: Or you could look to the organizations which have no "Binding" and no DFs
10/12/2009 12:00:03 AM
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I agree that there is no way the Seanchan are going to be able to change overnight
10/12/2009 12:12:00 AM
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I am sure that there are Blue Blood damane
10/12/2009 12:24:41 AM
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I agree.
10/12/2009 12:48:23 AM
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Of course not!
10/12/2009 01:13:10 AM
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When did Tuon save Egwene ? *NM*
10/12/2009 11:49:29 AM
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It refers to part of Egwene's dream that is yet unfulfilled. It COULD mean Tuon save her. *NM*
10/12/2009 03:46:15 PM
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