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Genghis Interview

October 12, 2022 23 Comments

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“Just one last question, Mr. Khan. We’ve covered the unification of the Mongol tribes, developing the Silk Road, controlling huge areas of the world as your conquering armies dominated parts of Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and, of course, Asia.

“However, it would seem that history may remember you most for your unmerciful slaughter of millions of innocent people, and the annexation of their lands. Tell me, is there a line somewhere in your mind where you will stand and be satisfied that you have achieved all of your wildest dreams?”

Genghis thought for several minutes and then said, “the horizon.”

By Doug Jacquier

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  1. DAVID HIGHAM says

    October 12, 2022 at 7:08 am

    What a great line you have given the Great Khan. Loved it.

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    • Doug Jacquier says

      October 12, 2022 at 1:41 pm

      Thanks, David

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  2. S. Webb says

    October 12, 2022 at 9:10 am

    Powerful.

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    • Doug Jacquier says

      October 12, 2022 at 1:42 pm

      So glad you thought so.

      Reply
  3. Scott Bogart says

    October 12, 2022 at 9:14 am

    We’ll done. His answer…

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    • Doug Jacquier says

      October 12, 2022 at 1:42 pm

      Thanks, Scott. Much appreciated.

      Reply
  4. Steve Bailey says

    October 12, 2022 at 10:47 am

    Excellent!

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    • Doug Jacquier says

      October 12, 2022 at 1:42 pm

      Many thanks, Steve.

      Reply
  5. Michael Slagle says

    October 12, 2022 at 11:53 am

    Brilliant!

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    • Doug Jacquier says

      October 12, 2022 at 1:43 pm

      You’re too kind, Michael, but thank you.

      Reply
  6. Julie says

    October 12, 2022 at 1:16 pm

    Loved that.

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    • Doug Jacquier says

      October 12, 2022 at 1:43 pm

      Glad you did, Julie. Thank you.

      Reply
  7. Liz H-H says

    October 12, 2022 at 4:32 pm

    At least he’s honest!

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    • Doug Jacquier says

      October 12, 2022 at 8:45 pm

      I’m sure his victims appreciated that, Liz 😉

      Reply
  8. vera says

    October 12, 2022 at 5:11 pm

    hahaha, yes Ghengis certainly didn’t lack vision or ambition. Succinctly portrayed Doug, love it!

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    • Doug Jacquier says

      October 12, 2022 at 8:45 pm

      Many thanks, Vera.

      Reply
  9. Geoff Stamper says

    October 12, 2022 at 5:18 pm

    Khan’s tagline: “I approved this message.”

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    • Doug Jacquier says

      October 12, 2022 at 8:46 pm

      🙂

      Reply
  10. Rabab says

    October 13, 2022 at 5:33 am

    Well done ! Really well written !

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  11. Yogita says

    October 13, 2022 at 5:41 am

    Ha ha..brilliant..

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  12. Meghashri Dalvi says

    October 13, 2022 at 2:16 pm

    Fantastic!

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  13. Brian Matthews says

    October 13, 2022 at 6:16 pm

    A great punchline Doug ??

    Reply
  14. Brian Matthews says

    October 13, 2022 at 6:17 pm

    A great punchline Doug ??

    Reply

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