Posted: 26 Jun 2006, 15:01
OK, can you define precisely what you mean when you say 'a war through bloodshed'. Do you mean causing it, or because of it, or what...?
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DarkAngel wrote:Alright then, name one leader who instigated a war through bloodshed who wasn't a sociopath.
it still isn't paid off [was due to be end 2006], but with the last gulf war et al.. more is owed. hence, in part, the ongoing love for americaDoktor Gott wrote:9while9 wrote: Not to worry MarkFiend,
America has saved Britain's arse in the past
and will do so again.
Also, American "help" didn't come free to Britain, I think we finally paid off our war debt in the late 90s unless I'm mistaken.
i think your confusing arragance and inteligence thereDarkAngel wrote: Wow, your really hit the nail on the head Mark. Impressive. O.K. - not really. Don't you think in our case it could run just a bit deeper than that. Our countries are two of the most educated.
i think you'll find oil was heavily involved [though hidden from the general public]timsinister wrote:
The Falklands War was simply a large PR stunt, ironically enough benefitting the victim (Margaret Thatcher of England) rather than the agressor (Leopoldo Galtieri of Argentine). .
But it was right to declare war on him, the fault was one of not declaring war soon enough. I 'd say that he instigated the war by pursuing policies which were so wrong that civilised people would almost be obliged to confront him.timsinister wrote:Hitler did not even want a War with Britain, yet as Mark says - England declared war on Germany after all that European adventurism. Hell, old Adolf publically asked for a no-holds barred peace treaty with the Empire, which England promptly threw back.
Germany was more interested in the political enslavement of mainland Europe. The Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945 was started without any provocation at all, if you recall...
The Falklands War was simply a large PR stunt, ironically enough benefitting the victim (Margaret Thatcher of England) rather than the agressor (Leopoldo Galtieri of Argentine).
Wars are fought for many reasons, as I've said earlier, and not always just to sate some psychotic warlord's blood-lust.
Your absolutely right had Briton and the U.S. set back and let Hitler take over more and more of Europe.timsinister wrote:Hitler did not even want a War with Britain, yet as Mark says - England declared war on Germany after all that European adventurism. Hell, old Adolf publically asked for a no-holds barred peace treaty with the Empire, which England promptly threw back.
Germany was more interested in the political enslavement of mainland Europe. The Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945 was started without any provocation at all, if you recall...
The Falklands War was simply a large PR stunt, ironically enough benefitting the victim (Margaret Thatcher of England) rather than the agressor (Leopoldo Galtieri of Argentine).
Wars are fought for many reasons, as I've said earlier, and not always just to sate some psychotic warlord's blood-lust.
I wasn't aware of that. Is there any evidence for it?PiB wrote:i think you'll find oil was heavily involved [though hidden from the general public]
Allied awareness of German atrocities didn't come about until US troops were through the gates of Belsen, Auschwitz, and the rest. There was no moral motivation for starting the War, I think England perceived Germany's expansion as nothing more than a vengeful land-grab, domination style thing. Foremost in everyone's mind was the polar antipathy towards Communism, which probably sat well with pre-War Britain. Appeasement, anyone?Driven wrote: I 'd say that he instigated the war by pursuing policies which were so wrong that civilised people would almost be obliged to confront him.
You're quite right, of course, I didn't think of what Hitler would have done had the campaign in the East gone well. Speaking generally, colonial war in North Africa would probably have spread until there was an inevitable conflict with Britain.9while9 wrote:Your absolutely right had Briton and the U.S. set back and let Hitler take over more and more of Europe.
Hitler would never have looked to owning one more piece of it.
Heh, it does all scan doesn't it? And we all like a good conspiracy theory from time to time, but I think we've got enough surrounding this War, eh?markfiend wrote:Falklands was a miscalcultion on the Argentinian Junta's part; they thought that Britain would accept the fait accompli of the invasion and negotiate a face-saving way to transfer sovereignty. They reckoned without Thatcher's belligerence.
Interestingly, I've seen conspiracy theories bandied about that Gulf War I was a deliberate "TV War" in the model of the Falklands, designed to boost support for George Bush I.
* Desert location => none of the nasty jungle of Vietnam to get in the way of the panoramic pictures
* Saddam left to his own devices after Kuwait was recaptured; that was part of the "deal"
* The involvement of Hollywood scriptwriters and cinematographers in the US army's coverage for the "wow effect" of guided missiles going down specific chimneys
Not that I necessarily believe any of it.
And so it is true that Hitler was a sociopath and he did instigate a war through bloodshed.Driven wrote: But it was right to declare war on him, the fault was one of not declaring war soon enough. I 'd say that he instigated the war by pursuing policies which were so wrong that civilised people would almost be obliged to confront him.
Ok, OK, then, my query is - actively seeking War through provocative means, or a War occurring despite parties trying to avoid it, therefore passively?DarkAngel wrote: And so it is true that Hitler was a sociopath and he did instigate a war through bloodshed.
The challenge question is: Can you name any leader who instigated war through bloodshed who is not a sociopath?
Yeah, but people knew he'd used words like "extermination" in his speeches when it came to the "Jewish problem"; I guess they just didn't believe he meant it.timsinister wrote:Allied awareness of German atrocities didn't come about until US troops were through the gates of Belsen, Auschwitz, and the rest.
We cannot determine anyones motives - we can only see their actions. (Although I would personally think bloodshed to be provocative -nevertheless, there are many who rationalize it - so we just have to call it bloodshed.) Can you name any leader who instigated war through bloodshed who is not a sociopath?timsinister wrote:Ok, OK, then, my query is - actively seeking War through provocative means, or a War occurring despite parties trying to avoid it, therefore passively?DarkAngel wrote: And so it is true that Hitler was a sociopath and he did instigate a war through bloodshed.
The challenge question is: Can you name any leader who instigated war through bloodshed who is not a sociopath?
Certainly Hitler was a psychopath. I don't know what the definition of a sociopath is but I'd be pretty certain the extermination attempts made him one on a grand scale!markfiend wrote:Is it true to say that Hitler was a sociopath though? I haven't read Mein Kampf and have no real desire to, but I was under the impression that a lot of his philosophy was built on a misunderstanding of Nietzchean concepts of "the will to power"?Yeah, but people knew he'd used words like "extermination" in his speeches when it came to the "Jewish problem"; I guess they just didn't believe he meant it.timsinister wrote:Allied awareness of German atrocities didn't come about until US troops were through the gates of Belsen, Auschwitz, and the rest.
yes, lots ~search on google if you want. here's one such exampletimsinister wrote:I wasn't aware of that. Is there any evidence for it?PiB wrote:i think you'll find oil was heavily involved [though hidden from the general public]
Ever read Mein Kampf? Hitler expressed great admiration for the British, and wanted to be the "strong continental ally that France can never be". A defeated Britain would have only served to place her empire in the hands of the US and Japan anyway. So, I doubt very much if he would have declared war on Britain. Arguably Britain allied or neutral to Germany would have maintained it's vast wealth and it's empire rather than ending the war a bankrupt island. Still, it was a more dignified end to superpower status than the Soviets managed, I suppose.9while9 wrote: Your absolutely right had Briton and the U.S. set back and let Hitler take over more and more of Europe.
Hitler would never have looked to owning one more piece of it.
Sure, and you would be goose stepping right now.
I think the biggest mistake onc can make in a debate is assuming one knows what the other is thinking. It is better to simply ask. For example, "What is your point excactly?"timsinister wrote:Right, my brain is officially toasted by this thread. DarkAngel's overriding point is - War is Bad. I don't agree. Neither of us will convince the other to change their POV. I'm officially signing off on this crazy ol' trip!