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The Seven Rules of Place Naming
editThe Seven Rules of Place Naming at English Wikipedia
Based on the Seven Rules of Nationalism
- If an area was ours for 500 years and yours for 50 years, it must use the toponyms of our language – you are merely occupiers, interlopers, or imperialists.
- If an area was yours for 500 years and ours for 50 years, it must use the toponyms of our language – current borders and official languages must be respected.
- If an area belonged to us 500 years ago but never since then, it must use the toponyms of our language – it is the Cradle of our Nation.
- If a majority of our people live there, it must use the toponyms of our language – they must enjoy the right to determine their own place names.
- If a minority of our people live there, it must use the toponyms of our language – they must be protected against your oppression.
- All of the above rules apply to us but not to you.
- Use of our toponyms is Historical Necessity, yours is Fascism or Colonialism
Seven Rules of Nationalism
editThe Seven Rules of Nationalism
A Beginner’s Guide to Ethnic Politics
- If an area was ours for 500 years and yours for 50 years, it should belong to us – you are merely occupiers.
- If an area was yours for 500 years and ours for 50 years, it should belong to us – borders must not be changed.
- If an area belonged to us 500 years ago but never since then, it should belong to us – it is the Cradle of our Nation.
- If a majority of our people live there, it must belong to us – they must enjoy the right of self-determination.
- If a minority of our people live there, it must belong to us – they must be protected against your oppression.
- All of the above rules apply to us but not to you.
- Our dream of greatness is Historical Necessity, yours is Fascism
Reference
edit- Unknown. Cited in Stuart J. Kaufman. Modern Hatreds: The Symbolic Politics of Ethnic War. Ithaca, New York, USA: Cornell University Press, 2001.