There is only one historic battle worth mentioning, and it’s the same battle that’s been ongoing since the beginning of time: That of good versus evil; of light versus darkness. Choose the light. #Bitcoin 
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Darkness is NOT the opposite of Light, it is the absence of Light. Our very presence removes the darkness when we realize the Light exists in and radiates out from us.
I fear not the darkness because I know it is necessary, I judge it not, I merely know when I'm operating in the shadows and when in the light. Using the appropriate tools, tactics, and strategies for where ever I stand.
I suggest that this perpetual war you mention is not between the Light and Dark side of monetary forces. Rather this ongoing battle is fought between the Collectivists and the Individualists.
Always will be, always has been.
The great cosmic dance of duality.