22 Jul 06
Originally posted by HumeAHumeA: "I'm sure it will not come as a shock to anyone, that a person's concepts of good and evil are entirely a matter of perspective, and in no way definitive."
Surely the crux of the entire issue is that good and evil doesn't actually exist. Certainly not on such a grand scale.
Despite popular belief, we don't actually live in Middle Earth. This world is not black and white, but shades of grey, if you will excuse the cliche.
I'm sure it will not come as a shock to anyone, that a person's concepts of good and e ...[text shortened]... of the more obvious points that seem to be escaping some people at the moment.
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HumeA: "My personal view, is that religion is the cancer."
Is it possible you will change your mind on this issue or is this opinion of yours definitive ?
22 Jul 06
Originally posted by HumeAThat's a relief. There still is hope for the future then ........ 😀
Ha. That is my opinion. What I meant, although I may not have explained it very well, is that the terms 'good' and 'evil' are not exact sciences.
(So yes, it is possible that I would change my mind - it has happened many times before. 😀)
23 Jul 06
Originally posted by shavixmirWell go and join Hezbollah if you feel so strong about it.
Is it just me or has the whole world went completely mad?
Or, to put it more accurately: Is it just me or has Israel, the US and Britain gone completely coocoo?
Watching the news nowadays is like having a hot poker rammed up one's bum, twisted around, removed and then thrice smacked over the head with it (the poker, not one's bum).
There was an int ...[text shortened]... ever were. Which makes it an even greater pity they were evacuated, really...
23 Jul 06
Originally posted by shavixmirHow many of the civilian casualties are actually civilian. I mean Hezbollah wouldn't lie would they?🙄 Israel needs ot go kinetic on Hezbollah and get rid them for good.
Well, it looks like old Ivanhoe's prediction of a ground offensive is about to come true.
Let's have bets on civilian casualties!
I bet 850 before 1st of September.
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23 Jul 06
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Originally posted by slimjimUnfortunately, it just doesn't work like that. Every 'terrorist' killed will be replaced by others that, quite likely, knew the deceased. Far worse than this, every innocent civillian killed, even if it is far fewer than has been suggested, begins a new pool of the disillusioned. What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger. Extremism is a case in point.
Israel needs ot go kinetic on Hezbollah and get rid them for good.
Edit: One possible course of action that I would suggest might work, would be to use the due process of law. You have to treat them like the criminals they are. Try them, lock them up. This should not be a war, that is what the western powers (Israel included) have made of it, it should be a criminal investigation - followed up with diplomacy. Take the scum out of the equation, and talk with people that actually want change, not bloodshed. (This counts for all parties in this problem.)
23 Jul 06
Originally posted by PhilodorNorway! An excellent place for him to immigrate to....
I doubt that the Israelis are cowards as are many who just tut tut from the safety of their own environments.
Apart from that sort of wet remark which is typical of your panzy mindset, I suggest that if you find it 'embarrassing' to be British you should consider applying for Norwegian citizenship; we won't miss you.
24 Jul 06
Originally posted by HumeAI'm going to have to vote for you again.
Unfortunately, it just doesn't work like that. Every 'terrorist' killed will be replaced by others that, quite likely, knew the deceased. Far worse than this, every innocent civillian killed, even if it is far fewer than has been suggested, begins a new pool of the disillusioned. What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger. Extremism is a case in point.
Edit: ...[text shortened]... ple that actually want change, not bloodshed. (This counts for all parties in this problem.)
24 Jul 06
Originally posted by chancremechanicAlready there chancre (I thought you knew that) and right now it IS an excellent place for me!
Norway! An excellent place for him to immigrate to....
The sun's out, the fjords are warm, the drinks are cool, the air is clear and the ladies beautiful and friendly.