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Gordon Lowe Send message Joined: 5 Nov 00 Posts: 12094 Credit: 6,317,865 RAC: 0 |
Homework: Let's all watch Blast from the Past. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blast_from_the_Past_(film) The mind is a weird and mysterious place |
Sirius B Send message Joined: 26 Dec 00 Posts: 24879 Credit: 3,081,182 RAC: 7 |
I think the world is well aware of America's understanding of the lesser of two evils, so a question for you: Which was the lesser evil - Shah of Iran or Ayatollah Khomeini? |
Sirius B Send message Joined: 26 Dec 00 Posts: 24879 Credit: 3,081,182 RAC: 7 |
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Sarge Send message Joined: 25 Aug 99 Posts: 12273 Credit: 8,569,109 RAC: 79 |
I think the world is well aware of America's understanding of the lesser of two evils, so a question for you: Morally equivalent? Capitalize on this good fortune, one word can bring you round ... changes. |
JaundicedEye Send message Joined: 14 Mar 12 Posts: 5375 Credit: 30,870,693 RAC: 1 |
Which was the lesser evil - Shah of Iran or Ayatollah Khomeini? Again, there are no degrees of pregnancy............both were/are intolerant of free thought or speech against the Shah/Ayatollah, both unjustly imprison, torture and 'disappear' those deemed to be undesirable to the power du jour..........a monarchy/dictator is no more or less evil than a religious despot/dictator.........only a different face on the master and different rules of survival for the common man. That being said the US was in bed with the Shah as a foil against the threat of the Soviet Union(who were supporting Egypt and Iraq at that time). That is not an excuse but rather a strategic alliance which has been a standard tool used by diplomats and leaders for centuries. "Sour Grapes make a bitter Whine." <(0)> |
Gary Charpentier Send message Joined: 25 Dec 00 Posts: 30651 Credit: 53,134,872 RAC: 32 |
That being said the US was in bed with the Shah as a foil against the threat of the Soviet Union(who were supporting Egypt and Iraq at that time). That is not an excuse but rather a strategic alliance which has been a standard tool used by diplomats and leaders for centuries.Which is why the USA is universally despised, it has no morals and will get in bed with anyone to make a buck. |
Bob DeWoody Send message Joined: 9 May 10 Posts: 3387 Credit: 4,182,900 RAC: 10 |
I think the world is well aware of America's understanding of the lesser of two evils, so a question for you: From the western point of view the Shah was the lesser of two evils. From the point of view of the Iranian people I have no idea. Back to Kim and NK, we (the west) screwed up when NK was first reported to be experimenting with nuclear energy and politicians thought there was a way to negotiate and talk them into dropping their nuclear plans. As I recall some lady named Hillary Clinton thought she could succeed with diplomatic negotiations where all who went before her failed. It's obvious now that she failed too. Bob DeWoody My motto: Never do today what you can put off until tomorrow as it may not be required. This no longer applies in light of current events. |
janneseti Send message Joined: 14 Oct 09 Posts: 14106 Credit: 655,366 RAC: 0 |
Politicians thought there was a way to negotiate and talk them into dropping their nuclear plans. Don't everyone think it's difficult to negotiate about dropping nuclear plans with a country or countries that have far more nuclear weapons than themself? |
JaundicedEye Send message Joined: 14 Mar 12 Posts: 5375 Credit: 30,870,693 RAC: 1 |
From the western point of view the Shah was the lesser of two evils. From the point of view of the Iranian people I have no idea. Back to Kim and NK, we (the west) screwed up when NK was first reported to be experimenting with nuclear energy and politicians thought there was a way to negotiate and talk them into dropping their nuclear plans. As I recall some lady named Hillary Clinton thought she could succeed with diplomatic negotiations where all who went before her failed. It's obvious now that she failed too. +1............if only we could put the Genie back in the bottle.......... "Sour Grapes make a bitter Whine." <(0)> |
Mr. Kevvy Send message Joined: 15 May 99 Posts: 3776 Credit: 1,114,826,392 RAC: 3,319 |
Sigh... here we go again... North Korea warned Sunday that the upcoming US-South Korea military exercises are "reckless behavior driving the situation into the uncontrollable phase of a nuclear war." |
JaundicedEye Send message Joined: 14 Mar 12 Posts: 5375 Credit: 30,870,693 RAC: 1 |
Sigh... here we go again... Yeah, I mentioned that a week ago(https://setiathome.berkeley.edu/forum_thread.php?id=81010&postid=1884025)........but I think Kim has backed himself into a very bad corner and now must carry out his threats in some way or lose face. I don't think he's patient enough to wait until February. I Hope To God I'm Wrong.......... "Sour Grapes make a bitter Whine." <(0)> |
Sirius B Send message Joined: 26 Dec 00 Posts: 24879 Credit: 3,081,182 RAC: 7 |
Naw Ping Pong II has nothing to worry. Not when he reads what Trump retorted to the announcement that 10 US sailors are missing & 5 injured in an incident near Singapore "That's too bad". Lovely morale booster for the US Armed Forces from its Commander-in-Chief. |
Gary Charpentier Send message Joined: 25 Dec 00 Posts: 30651 Credit: 53,134,872 RAC: 32 |
Who are the war mongers? Kim or GOP? http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2017/08/20/Poll-Most-Americans-oppose-military-threats-against-North-Korea/9691503271344/?st_rec=6581503303637 Aug. 20 (UPI) -- The majority of Americans oppose U.S. military threats against North Korea, according to a new poll. But that opinion changes if diplomatic efforts fail to solve the rift between the two countries. |
Gary Charpentier Send message Joined: 25 Dec 00 Posts: 30651 Credit: 53,134,872 RAC: 32 |
Kim hasn't published Mein Kampf.Who are the war mongers? Kim or GOP? |
Sirius B Send message Joined: 26 Dec 00 Posts: 24879 Credit: 3,081,182 RAC: 7 |
Just remember the British Government, with their peoples acceptance. Purposefully burning alive Germain children. In their Terror Bombing raids.Didn't think you would stoop so low. Tell us oh Hstory Professor, WHY did you serve Uncle Sam for 45 years? |
Sirius B Send message Joined: 26 Dec 00 Posts: 24879 Credit: 3,081,182 RAC: 7 |
You mean like you did with Saddam Hussein? |
Gary Charpentier Send message Joined: 25 Dec 00 Posts: 30651 Credit: 53,134,872 RAC: 32 |
A Maniac with Nuclear Weapons.Getting more and more convinced he is crazy like a fox. |
Sarge Send message Joined: 25 Aug 99 Posts: 12273 Credit: 8,569,109 RAC: 79 |
A Maniac with Nuclear Weapons.Getting more and more convinced he is crazy like a fox. Largely irrational but not 100%? Capitalize on this good fortune, one word can bring you round ... changes. |
Bob DeWoody Send message Joined: 9 May 10 Posts: 3387 Credit: 4,182,900 RAC: 10 |
Crazy like a fox with rabies maybe. Bob DeWoody My motto: Never do today what you can put off until tomorrow as it may not be required. This no longer applies in light of current events. |
Wiggo Send message Joined: 24 Jan 00 Posts: 34761 Credit: 261,360,520 RAC: 489 |
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