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Churchill's Lessons of History
I had unsubscribed but decided to come back. I'm not going to engage in flame wars. I noted more than a few replies to my thead; I posted it as a clever joke. I'm not the only one who thinks Romney is evasive about how he's going to pay for all the money problems our nation has. I'm an ordinary citizen, and I want what is best for all of us. Anyway, being a Brit, I have always admired Churchill, and I know some of you will be interested in his "Lessons of History". Read and heed: 1. Despite the importance of doing so, we do not learn from history. 2. Science and technology cannot immunize us from history's lessons. 3. Freedom, which Americans believe is longed for by people worldwide, is not a globally shared value. By contrast, desire for power, whether wielded as a despot, or as a benevolent empire or superpower, is a universal value. 4. Known as the cradle of civilization, the Middle East has also been the graveyard of empires, no matter what their intention, as the Romans and so many others have learned. 5. America will experience the same ultimate destiny as the memorable democracies, republics, and superpowers of the past. 6. Religion and spirituality—and the lust for power—are the most profound motivators in history. 7. Nations and empires rise and fall not because of anonymous social and economic forces but because of decisions made by individuals. 8. A true statesman possesses four qualities: a bedrock of principles, a moral compass, a vision, and the ability to build consensus to achieve that vision. BTW, Churchill loved cats: http://www.winstonchurchill.org/supp...line-menagerie -- |
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Churchill's Lessons of History
Mack A. Damia wrote:
I had unsubscribed but decided to come back. I'm not going to engage in flame wars..... How the hell can you avoid them? If I post that 2 + 2 = 4 on this forum, there will appear some ass hole who gives me an argument about it. |
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Churchill's Lessons of History
On Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:34:19 -0700, "Bill Graham"
wrote: Mack A. Damia wrote: I had unsubscribed but decided to come back. I'm not going to engage in flame wars..... How the hell can you avoid them? If I post that 2 + 2 = 4 on this forum, there will appear some ass hole who gives me an argument about it. Nah, it's the name-calling and descent into personal attacks that I want to avoid. Somebody insults me personally, then I will insult them, because they are not worth a rational debate. Just my personal feelings; I know there are those that thrive on flame wars, and depending on the group, I might participate if I get disgusted enough. -- |
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Churchill's Lessons of History
Mack A. Damia wrote:
On Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:34:19 -0700, "Bill Graham" wrote: Mack A. Damia wrote: I had unsubscribed but decided to come back. I'm not going to engage in flame wars..... How the hell can you avoid them? If I post that 2 + 2 = 4 on this forum, there will appear some ass hole who gives me an argument about it. Nah, it's the name-calling and descent into personal attacks that I want to avoid. Somebody insults me personally, then I will insult them, because they are not worth a rational debate. Just my personal feelings; I know there are those that thrive on flame wars, and depending on the group, I might participate if I get disgusted enough. In the long run, it is a waste of time. No one has ever been convinced of anything by being insulted. If you are trying to conmvince someone that your point of vies is valid, only continue to do so with rational arguments. Beyoned that, you are much better off just terminating the discussion and pick up some other subject to discuss with someone else. I sit here and try to give people the knowlege I have picked up during my 77 years of living. But if they don't want to learn anything from me, there is no reason why I should waste my time with them. Certainly screaming, "YOU IDIOT!!" at them can't accomplish any purpose whatsoever. Far better to just state what you have to say, and then bow out. |
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