Off Topic — HabitableZone

Off Topic » in reply to Update on the Murray comments. Who cares?

If you can't understand the wisdom, give it up.

It is only through the process demonstrated by Murray that this conflict can have an ending which leaves Americans more secure. What is going on now has left Americans in peril throughout much of the world.

Y'know, the Mafia enjoyed considerable popularity in many neighborhoods because it offered a realistic way to resolve differences, EVEN THOUGH OVERALL IT IS A DESPICABLE ORGANIZATION.

Gotti gave parties, enjoyed by all, fireworks, free hot dogs, etc. Was popular. AND a rotten son-of-a-bitch.

It doesn't hurt to understand that.

Hitler took a country in the midst of a profound economic depression and brought what looked like prosperity. His repressive laws didn't touch most people, and so were popular. Sound familiar? He was appreciated by most Germans.

AND HE WAS A DESPICABLE SON-OF-A-BITCH. And he had some attractions for many people.

It would behoove us to understand the attraction OBL has, all of our enemies.

However, if one is afraid of ideas, if one thinks learning is indoctrination, then one is doomed to never understanding and repeating every mistake of the past.

Arf

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