given the bluntness, stupidity and ignorance of that guys post, your attitude is not unfounded Persian Cataphract. It is ridiculous how much people discount the east on their contribution to western society. But do not forget that the West contributed alot to eastern society (which is probably why the east is blowing itself up right now... hmmm) Even look at the movie 300 (nobody go on about "oh its so historically incorrect!" WE KNOW) for instance, Xerxes is portrayed as a genderless peirced up weirdo (by whitecollar, rightwing standards). hes portayed as "the other" and thats the way western media portrays the rest of the Eastern world. sadly aslong as this continues, the east will be discounted in the hearts and minds of the west.

Then again, as long as the East has its oppressive governments (not that ALL eastern countries are oppressed, and all western countries are not at all oppressed) they will be discounted. shitty buzz i guess...