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Re: Conflict in the Middle East
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Date: 
Wed, 3 Apr 2002 21:50:43 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Frank Filz writes:
richard marchetti wrote:

We are SO proud, aren't we...?

I'm not happy with the means, but I can't reject the relative peace in
which we live. I wish I could see a good example of a peaceful nation
being formed without dependence on annihilation of the enemy, but I
don't see one, at least not a significant one.

Define "significant", please.
'Cause I can remember *a lot* of peaceful nations that resulted from the
acceptance of their independance by a theoretically much stronger enemy,
rather than its anihilation. Browse through a map of Europe and you may
found some... of course they may be "unsignificant" from your POV.


Pedro



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  Re: Conflict in the Middle East
 
(...) I agree that desperation is what is driving _most_ of the Palestinians. However, a small number have achieved positions of power (not really Arafat, though he certainly has some power) due to their ability to lead and incite rebellion. These (...) (22 years ago, 3-Apr-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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