Quote by vatican92AAhh! Too much
stress.......
I hate school......
And starting to dislike history....
I was never interested in the Israeli Palestinian conflict.....
And I have a friggin paper due on the PLO by monday 0_O
AAAAHhhhh
Anyway....
Long time no see program0
I hope you're finished by the time I post this. If not, stop
reading and get working! LOL!
Quote by CLAMPchicSpeaking in
generalities here: If someone (country, rebel factions, etc.) is causing
trouble, and exerting dominance over another group, then the answer might very
well be to challenge their authority with your own. But at the same time, you're
doing the same thing they did by exerting your dominance. But again, if you
don't do anything, is there really peace?
More importantly,
what side is right and what side is wrong? Those who some view as terrorists may
be viewed as heroes by others. In general, I oppose those who cause suffering.
That's how I determine the 'hero' and 'villain' in such cases.
Quote: Sorry, sometimes my line of
thought gets fairly abstract.
Your point of view on things rather intrigues me, ProgramZERO, because in ways
it's so different than what I grew up learning. (that's not a bad thing, of
course)
Absolutely. I personally like to learn about
different viewpoints and foreign nations I've never visited and surprise myself
by discovering all the hidden similarities. It's a treat after always having the
differences emphasized by what my eyes alone perceive.
Quote: Also, I want to apologize
for my sparseness in the group... classes have kept me pretty busy this quarter.
Horrible excuse, I know, but it's true; I swear, it really is.
^^;
Yeah, this isn't as rare as you might think. LOL!
merged: 02-14-2008 ~ 08:56am
Guys, a little advice. I just received mail from Selective Service and I don't
know whether I should send it in or not... It says it's a federal crime not to
so it's quite intimidating. Have any of you received a letter also?
Quote by ProgramZEROI believe war is
only necessary to maintain the peace... It's something of a paradox... I
know...
I love paradoxes.
I find things like that to be intriguing; at first glance, it makes no sense,
but after some thought it really does. I'm not sure how it pans out, in
practice, but in theory it does seem logical.
Speaking in generalities here: If someone (country, rebel factions, etc.) is
causing trouble, and exerting dominance over another group, then the answer
might very well be to challenge their authority with your own. But at the same
time, you're doing the same thing they did by exerting your dominance. But
again, if you don't do anything, is there really peace?
Sorry, sometimes my line of thought gets fairly abstract.
Your point of view on things rather intrigues me, ProgramZERO, because in ways
it's so different than what I grew up learning. (that's not a bad thing, of
course)
Also, I want to apologize for my sparseness in the group... classes have kept me
pretty busy this quarter. Horrible excuse, I know, but it's true; I swear, it
really is. ^^;
Quote by eupathiaWhoa, interesting topic
on the guestbook. War is an interesting topic because people generally do not
want people to die in war. It feels like I'm in my old A.P. European class in
high school. :] Anyway, I'm glad to join this group! God
bless!
Absolutely. Before WWI, reasons for war were glory,
power, and pride. Now, the loss of life is very often the fulcrum for
controversy. I believe war is only necessary to maintain the peace... It's
something of a paradox... I know...
Whoa, interesting topic on the guestbook. War is an interesting topic because
people generally do not want people to die in war. It feels like I'm in my old
A.P. European class in high school. :] Anyway, I'm glad to join this group! God
bless!
Quote by vatican92Yes and by the looks
of WW2, France and Britain werent cordial towards USSR while USSR was choosing
which side to stick to for the war which was evident to break out sooner or
later
Obviously USSR went along with Hitler who treated Stalin with much more respect
than what the allies did
I dont know about the pre 20th century history of Russia but I heard there were
few attacks on them from the west
Like how they supported the white army to fight against the red
army
Yes but it was Germany that supported the Red Army since
a Russian Revolution would toss Russia out of WWI.
Quote: The unification of ally
Berlin sectors and the subsitution of western German currency was quite a role
for the start of Cold War
I wonder if it really was on economic terms since it doesnt seem to me that it
was compulsory to unify the ally German sectors risking the fact of provoking
Soviet Nation (although obviously Truman was clearly hostile to USSR) in order
to rebuild European economy
Western European nations have
always been suspicious of the USSR, especially of Stalin and his abuse of power
and collaboration with Nazi Germany early in the war. A decimated Europe was
more likely to turn to Communist and radical political movements and with the
USSR literally 'next door', economic restoration and political stability was a
priority in US foreign policy, the only other nation able to oppose Soviet
action. The Marshall Plan was the answer and would be more effective if Germany
would get in on the action and hence, Germany was partially reunified to further
aid economic stability which, according to Western nations, was key.
Quote: Later the unification of
Germany did no good beside stir up belligerence which contributed to cold war
and the US literally dumped their money on saving Western Berlin
So what good did that do?
Keep in mind, Stalin was not much
different from Hitler. They learned that appeasing dictators like Stalin was not
the answer.
Quote: And then what about the
Marshall plan and the Truman Doctrine?
See above... LOL!
Basically, some believe Capitalism and Democracy are the way, others believe
Communism is the answer.
Quote: The unification of ally
German sectors was probably one of the reasons beside the Potsdam conference and
the Iron Curtain speech that provoked Stalin to deny Marshall aid and force all
their occupied countries under the Commecon and strip them even more.......
Maybe it might have still happened even if the unification did not happen but
every premise counts into the end conclusion
It's still a
subject of debate even amongst historians. We must also take into consideration
Western sentiment after Russia pulled out of the Great War and later became a
Communist nation, cutting off trade with Capitalist nations, challenging
worldwide Capitalism, and despising Western support for anti-Socialist movements
in Russia. In other words, I need to read and watch alot more...
I read to about volume 12
Afterwards, it's not that good
really? glad u read it^^
I dont know about the movie but the novel was quite gud
sweet-miku, have u joined? c'mon join it^^
merged: 06-16-2008 ~ 07:11am
watch a great Christian's movie "Left Behind: world at war" if u havent watched ^^
A chrsitian group? Didn't knew it were ><
merged: 05-30-2008 ~ 07:40pm
yeah, keep evangelizing!
luv is love
merged: 05-30-2008 ~ 12:51am
attention..:
dont give up n keep spreading the world ! may the lost child be saved more n more before time's up =)
Heh?.......
I thought luv was star
You know..... I hoshi(star) anime which translates to I luv anime
lol. heart=love
like, i heart anime=i love anime
...... Heh?
Is Jesus heart some kind of technique in an rpg/fighting game?
i dont know if there's a christian group
Jesus heart whoever U are!
No I accidentally killed everyone wid my napalm bomb
you...........JUST joined?
i thought you have been part of here ages ago........since you're an active Christian in forum
sorry if i judge you by this
helloo.. i juzt joined. anybody here?
I know what you mean. There's so much you'd like to do but not enough time.
I did finish it and I dont care how I did anymore
School's too much stress
need more personal time to watch more anime
I hope you're finished by the time I post this. If not, stop reading and get working! LOL!
AAhh! Too much stress.......
I hate school......
And starting to dislike history....
I was never interested in the Israeli Palestinian conflict.....
And I have a friggin paper due on the PLO by monday 0_O
AAAAHhhhh
Anyway....
Long time no see program0
More importantly, what side is right and what side is wrong? Those who some view as terrorists may be viewed as heroes by others. In general, I oppose those who cause suffering. That's how I determine the 'hero' and 'villain' in such cases.
Absolutely. I personally like to learn about different viewpoints and foreign nations I've never visited and surprise myself by discovering all the hidden similarities. It's a treat after always having the differences emphasized by what my eyes alone perceive.
Yeah, this isn't as rare as you might think. LOL!
merged: 02-14-2008 ~ 08:56am
Guys, a little advice. I just received mail from Selective Service and I don't know whether I should send it in or not... It says it's a federal crime not to so it's quite intimidating. Have any of you received a letter also?
I love paradoxes.
I find things like that to be intriguing; at first glance, it makes no sense, but after some thought it really does. I'm not sure how it pans out, in practice, but in theory it does seem logical.
Speaking in generalities here: If someone (country, rebel factions, etc.) is causing trouble, and exerting dominance over another group, then the answer might very well be to challenge their authority with your own. But at the same time, you're doing the same thing they did by exerting your dominance. But again, if you don't do anything, is there really peace?
Sorry, sometimes my line of thought gets fairly abstract.
Your point of view on things rather intrigues me, ProgramZERO, because in ways it's so different than what I grew up learning. (that's not a bad thing, of course)
Also, I want to apologize for my sparseness in the group... classes have kept me pretty busy this quarter. Horrible excuse, I know, but it's true; I swear, it really is. ^^;
Absolutely. Before WWI, reasons for war were glory, power, and pride. Now, the loss of life is very often the fulcrum for controversy. I believe war is only necessary to maintain the peace... It's something of a paradox... I know...
Whoa, interesting topic on the guestbook. War is an interesting topic because people generally do not want people to die in war. It feels like I'm in my old A.P. European class in high school. :] Anyway, I'm glad to join this group! God bless!
hi....>><<
Yes but it was Germany that supported the Red Army since a Russian Revolution would toss Russia out of WWI.
Western European nations have always been suspicious of the USSR, especially of Stalin and his abuse of power and collaboration with Nazi Germany early in the war. A decimated Europe was more likely to turn to Communist and radical political movements and with the USSR literally 'next door', economic restoration and political stability was a priority in US foreign policy, the only other nation able to oppose Soviet action. The Marshall Plan was the answer and would be more effective if Germany would get in on the action and hence, Germany was partially reunified to further aid economic stability which, according to Western nations, was key.
Keep in mind, Stalin was not much different from Hitler. They learned that appeasing dictators like Stalin was not the answer.
See above... LOL! Basically, some believe Capitalism and Democracy are the way, others believe Communism is the answer.
It's still a subject of debate even amongst historians. We must also take into consideration Western sentiment after Russia pulled out of the Great War and later became a Communist nation, cutting off trade with Capitalist nations, challenging worldwide Capitalism, and despising Western support for anti-Socialist movements in Russia. In other words, I need to read and watch alot more...