Originally posted by eatmybishopWhat? Nationalism just gives you more of what you're trying to eliminate. You need to reduce nationalism.
taking into account for the most part of the human race we've done nothing but fight, kill and destroy those whose beliefs and cultures differ to ours, does that suggest Nationalism could be the answer to a more peaceful environment?
Originally posted by eatmybishopOf course not, nationalism ( ... or tribalism) is one of the most prominent ingredients of war.
taking into account for the most part of the human race we've done nothing but fight, kill and destroy those whose beliefs and cultures differ to ours, does that suggest Nationalism could be the answer to a more peaceful environment?
Originally posted by eatmybishopI don't understand how you get from premise to conclusion (or question). Surely nationalism is the antithesis of creating an environment for other cultures and beliefs to flourish.
taking into account for the most part of the human race we've done nothing but fight, kill and destroy those whose beliefs and cultures differ to ours, does that suggest Nationalism could be the answer to a more peaceful environment?
Originally posted by eatmybishopNo. The violence may be reduced within the Nation, but it is rechannelled into war against other Nations. You get less gangsterism and thuggery, but you get more World Wars from nationalism.
taking into account for the most part of the human race we've done nothing but fight, kill and destroy those whose beliefs and cultures differ to ours, does that suggest Nationalism could be the answer to a more peaceful environment?
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Originally posted by AThousandYoung... less gangsterism and thuggery ? ..... you mean "less" ?
No. The violence may be reduced within the Nation, but it is rechannelled into war against other Nations. You get less gangsterism and thuggery, but you get more World Wars from nationalism.
If you'll study the situation on the Balkans, you'll soon find out that it is a wee bit different. These gangsters and thugs RULED the country ... I don't call that "less" gangsterism and thuggery ... but more ....
Originally posted by ivanhoeWould you mind giving me specifics? Which countries? When? You're using the past tense.
... less gangsterism and thuggery ? ..... you mean "less" ?
If you'll study the situation on the Balkans, you'll soon find out that it is a wee bit different. These gangsters and thugs RULED the country ... I don't call that "less" gangsterism and thuggery ... but more ....