War and Politics

Soon after the author is freed, he learns a brief history of politics and war in Lilliput. As explained by Reldresal, principle secretary of private affairs, the problems in this world are silly. "As to the first, you are to understand, that for about seventy moons past there have been two struggling parties in this empire, under the names of Tramecksan and Slamecksan, from the high and low heels of their shoes, by which they distinguish themselves...The animosities between these two parties run so high, that they will neither eat, nor drink, nor talk with each other." (Swift 33) This made me think of the differences between politicians in our world.
In Colombia for example, beginning in the XIX century, liberals and conservatives have been fighting. They distinguish themselves by what they believe is the best course of action in different areas, not by the elevation in their shoes. Still, though, as much as we think that the differences between liberals and conservatives are worth fighting for, the people in Lilliput think the same. The real question is why we divide ourselves. We should be united. It's really crazy to think that thousands of people died because of small differences in economic, domestic and foreign policy.
The same thought comes to mind when we are explained the war between Lilliput and Blefuscu. It all has something to do with religion, and the way to break an egg before eating it. Apparently there have been 6 rebellions since the emperor of Lilliput decreed that the best way was by breaking it on the small end. Big end-breakers found refuge and assistance from Blefuscu, and this is how their war began. Again, a really silly reason.
It reminds me of religious wars and crusades. It reminds me of people killing eachother in the name of God or ancient principles. As dear as we might hold some concept or belief, it is always silly to fight over it, especially when the fight kills thousands of people.