Not all statements have to be timeless. I think the arguments are valid for his paradigm. Some of us may have problems even entertaining such ideas, but then a

Not all statements have to be timeless. I think the arguments are valid for his paradigm. Some of us may have problems even entertaining such ideas, but then again we grew up to a docile, friendly japan. Just to make it more contemporary, swap Japan with Iran. (Disclosure: I'm not in anyway against Iran or something)