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Re: Scariness (was Re: Conflict in the Middle East)
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Thu, 18 Apr 2002 14:32:20 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, John Neal writes:
In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Scott Arthur writes:
In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Richard Marchetti writes:
In lugnet.off-topic.debate, James Trobaugh writes:
The only way for a true peace to become a reality in the Middle East is for
one side or the other to achieve a complete military victory.  Appeasement
got us where we are … victory can bring peace.

People that prize peace do not express themselves in terms of "complete
military victory."  And you think I make scarey comments?

I was tempted to reply to James with "this is one of the scariest, most
disturbing posts I've ever read on LUGNET."... but I thought I had better
not! ;)

Scott A

Maybe because what James said happens to be true-- you need to think about
history to appreciate its wisdom.

Perhaps you could explain this a little more so that the "wisdom" may be
appreciated?


I will go on record as to saying that Richard's post in question was probably
the most disturbing I've ever read in this forum as well.

Perhaps you could explain (as I think nobody else has despite requests) why it
is so disturbing?

Scott A





-John



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  Re: Scariness (was Re: Conflict in the Middle East)
 
(...) quoteth James (...) Victory can bring us peace? What, at the annihilation of one side or the other? True, that's peace, since you now have no one that disagrees with you. Further, if you think victory doesn't necessitate a complete total party (...) (23 years ago, 18-Apr-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
  Re: Scariness (was Re: Conflict in the Middle East)
 
(...) I said *think* about it. Think of major conflicts and how they were eventually resolved. (...) Well, it's pretty self-evident IMO. If you don't realize it right away, I doubt any amount of explanation would help you understand anyway. -John (23 years ago, 18-Apr-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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  Re: Scariness (was Re: Conflict in the Middle East)
 
(...) Maybe because what James said happens to be true-- you need to think about history to appreciate its wisdom. I will go on record as to saying that Richard's post in question was probably the most disturbing I've ever read in this forum as (...) (23 years ago, 18-Apr-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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