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originally posted by: PhyllidaDavenport
a reply to: tony9802
erm little harsh there don't you think? sheeesh!
originally posted by: PhyllidaDavenport
a reply to: tony9802
erm little harsh there don't you think? sheeesh!
originally posted by: Vroomfondel
originally posted by: PhyllidaDavenport
a reply to: tony9802
erm little harsh there don't you think? sheeesh!
I read your reply and of course agreed with it, but then I had a stray thought wander by. Communication is always more successful when you speak to people in their own language...
Reason and appeals to sensibility have not exactly been productive to this point. I hate to even ask the question, but will it actually be necessary to respond to them in kind in order to get their full attention and settle on more reasonable resolution to the issues we are facing?
...Scary thought...
originally posted by: jimmyx
a reply to: OtherSideOfTheCoin
the real fear in western Europe (and not talked about in polite company) is the fear of the "Caucasian European" being bred out of existence within a few generations
originally posted by: jimmyx
why does it seem that the middle eastern Muslim countries need a brutal dictator or regime to have stability?....am I missing something?....or am I just naïve of the governance there?
originally posted by: tony9802
originally posted by: Vroomfondel
originally posted by: PhyllidaDavenport
a reply to: tony9802
erm little harsh there don't you think? sheeesh!
I read your reply and of course agreed with it, but then I had a stray thought wander by. Communication is always more successful when you speak to people in their own language...
Reason and appeals to sensibility have not exactly been productive to this point. I hate to even ask the question, but will it actually be necessary to respond to them in kind in order to get their full attention and settle on more reasonable resolution to the issues we are facing?
...Scary thought...
Please see my comments above..
While you are searching for those comments, I remind you to read monarchical history, and understand that the kingdom of Islam has always wanted to invade the northern lands.. they know an opportunity when they see it..
I would merely repatriate the lads, I would not need them to suffer under fire..
originally posted by: Vroomfondel
originally posted by: tony9802
originally posted by: Vroomfondel
originally posted by: PhyllidaDavenport
a reply to: tony9802
erm little harsh there don't you think? sheeesh!
I read your reply and of course agreed with it, but then I had a stray thought wander by. Communication is always more successful when you speak to people in their own language...
Reason and appeals to sensibility have not exactly been productive to this point. I hate to even ask the question, but will it actually be necessary to respond to them in kind in order to get their full attention and settle on more reasonable resolution to the issues we are facing?
...Scary thought...
Please see my comments above..
While you are searching for those comments, I remind you to read monarchical history, and understand that the kingdom of Islam has always wanted to invade the northern lands.. they know an opportunity when they see it..
I would merely repatriate the lads, I would not need them to suffer under fire..
I want to make it clear I am not suggesting we do that. Far from it. I am asking the question, what if that is the only thing that would get through to them? If it is, then we are in trouble because I don't see us beheading people and videotaping it for propaganda purposes or burning people alive. Which goes full circle to the original question. What if the only way to get through to these people is to be as cruel as they are - which is something we simply will not do. In other words, we will never find any level of understanding that leads to something productive.
originally posted by: tony9802
originally posted by: Vroomfondel
originally posted by: tony9802
originally posted by: Vroomfondel
originally posted by: PhyllidaDavenport
a reply to: tony9802
erm little harsh there don't you think? sheeesh!
I read your reply and of course agreed with it, but then I had a stray thought wander by. Communication is always more successful when you speak to people in their own language...
Reason and appeals to sensibility have not exactly been productive to this point. I hate to even ask the question, but will it actually be necessary to respond to them in kind in order to get their full attention and settle on more reasonable resolution to the issues we are facing?
...Scary thought...
Please see my comments above..
While you are searching for those comments, I remind you to read monarchical history, and understand that the kingdom of Islam has always wanted to invade the northern lands.. they know an opportunity when they see it..
I would merely repatriate the lads, I would not need them to suffer under fire..
I want to make it clear I am not suggesting we do that. Far from it. I am asking the question, what if that is the only thing that would get through to them? If it is, then we are in trouble because I don't see us beheading people and videotaping it for propaganda purposes or burning people alive. Which goes full circle to the original question. What if the only way to get through to these people is to be as cruel as they are - which is something we simply will not do. In other words, we will never find any level of understanding that leads to something productive.
In other words what if we are never able to find any level of consensus with individuals who are unwilling or unable to accept and embrace western law and rationality..? Would immeasurable campaigns of progressive education work? Perhaps.. they might..but that takes alot of time, and they will first have to learn the language..
I can tell you one thing..people know between right and wrong..if they choose to conduct themselves wrongly, it's a choice, not merely cultural predisposition; A major part of the problem in my opinion is that some of these folks disdain and hold in contempt levels of wealth they have never observed and never possibly imagined..In response, while observing their own miserliness, they retaliate and become opponent. Envy is a difficult monster to battle..
originally posted by: marg6043
a reply to: OtherSideOfTheCoin
You seem to forget that is not about hating or no wanting to help those that are in need.
Is about the believes, traditions and religion that this people are bringing with them into the countries they are migrating from that is what has caused the war problems and persecution they are running away from.
Sadly they are running from violence but the set of believe that that violence has created is still with them
To start over somewhere else.
originally posted by: Rosha
originally posted by: marg6043
a reply to: OtherSideOfTheCoin
You seem to forget that is not about hating or no wanting to help those that are in need.
Is about the believes, traditions and religion that this people are bringing with them into the countries they are migrating from that is what has caused the war problems and persecution they are running away from.
Sadly they are running from violence but the set of believe that that violence has created is still with them
To start over somewhere else.
It's OUR violence many are fleeing from. Understand that and being humane is inevitable.
originally posted by: Rosha
originally posted by: marg6043
a reply to: OtherSideOfTheCoin
You seem to forget that is not about hating or no wanting to help those that are in need.
Is about the believes, traditions and religion that this people are bringing with them into the countries they are migrating from that is what has caused the war problems and persecution they are running away from.
Sadly they are running from violence but the set of believe that that violence has created is still with them
To start over somewhere else.
It's OUR violence many are fleeing from. Understand that and being humane is inevitable.