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I just want to reiterate this point because I feel like people of a certain level of sophistication miss it all the time. Knowing which side of a conflict you’r
by psyc 4y ago
I just want to reiterate this point because I feel like people of a certain level of sophistication miss it all the time. Knowing which side of a conflict you’re on isn’t hypocrisy. I don’t want my adversary to have weapons. I don’t mind me having weapons. I like it in fact. There is ultimately no referee to cry foul to in geopolitics.
- cmroanirgo 4y agoWell, there was this guy a couple of thousand years ago who made some remarks contrary to your point: turning the cheek and loving your neighbor. He also went as far as saying to resolve conflicts before you're put in front of the judge. Many millions of people follow his words & think it still relevant today. He also had a special way of recognizing & calling out hyprocrisy.
- psyc 4y agoAnd which nation has ever turned its other national cheek when aggrieved? (Don’t say France)
- stickfigure 4y agoDidn't that guy get murdered, with his friends complicit? Doesn't sound like a role model to me.