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Re: Conflict in the Middle East
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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...?
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> 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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| (...) 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 (...) (23 years ago, 3-Apr-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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