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I disagree. Its not kooky, its absurd.
Or maybe rediculous? Asinine? Hmm, where did I put that thesaurus...Why Is There a Double Standard in Criticizing the United States?
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The discussion highlights a perceived double standard in the criticism of the United States compared to other nations. Participants argue that while the U.S. is not perfect, criticisms often lack context and fail to acknowledge similar or worse actions by other countries. Examples include the disproportionate outrage over U.S. military actions versus the silence on atrocities committed by regimes like Saddam Hussein's Iraq. The conversation emphasizes the need for a balanced perspective when evaluating international actions and the expectations placed on the U.S. as a global leader.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of international relations and diplomacy
- Familiarity with military ethics and rules of engagement
- Knowledge of historical context regarding U.S. foreign policy
- Awareness of media influence on public perception of war
- Research the concept of "moral superiority" in international relations
- Examine case studies of military interventions by various countries
- Analyze public opinion polls regarding U.S. military actions and foreign policy
- Investigate the role of media in shaping narratives around war and conflict
This discussion is beneficial for political analysts, international relations students, military strategists, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of global perceptions of the United States.
Or maybe rediculous? Asinine? Hmm, where did I put that thesaurus...- #32
amp
Greetings,
Alias, Russ are you aware of the US conviction by the International Court? Since this is off topic I'll start a new thread, but here is the judgement- http://www.icj-cij.org/icjwww/icases/inus/inus_isummaries/inus_isummary_19860627.htm
Alias, Russ are you aware of the US conviction by the International Court? Since this is off topic I'll start a new thread, but here is the judgement- http://www.icj-cij.org/icjwww/icases/inus/inus_isummaries/inus_isummary_19860627.htm
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Thats nice, amp... So you are saying that American intervention in Nicaragua puts us on par with Ghengis Khan and beyond Hitler, Stalin, Mao, et al? Seriously? If there was a stronger word than "absurd," I'd use it.
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BoulderHead
Anyone who know anything about statistics knows that the data can be arranged to point at any number of conclusions. Personally, I wouldn't care if I were the only individual who opposed it.
"…in political speculations "the tyranny of the majority" is now generally included among the evils against which society requires to be on its guard. Society...practises a social tyranny more formidable than many kinds of political oppression,...penetrating much more deeply into the details of life, and enslaving the soul itself. Protection, therefore, against the tyranny of the magistrate is not enough; there needs protection also against the tyranny of the prevailing opinion and feeling; against the tendency of society to impose, by other means than civil penalties, its own ideas and practices as rules of conduct on those who dissent from them…" - John Stuart Mill
"…in political speculations "the tyranny of the majority" is now generally included among the evils against which society requires to be on its guard. Society...practises a social tyranny more formidable than many kinds of political oppression,...penetrating much more deeply into the details of life, and enslaving the soul itself. Protection, therefore, against the tyranny of the magistrate is not enough; there needs protection also against the tyranny of the prevailing opinion and feeling; against the tendency of society to impose, by other means than civil penalties, its own ideas and practices as rules of conduct on those who dissent from them…" - John Stuart Mill
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Holy overreaction, batman. Unless you object to the single quotes around the word "friends" there is absolutely nothing insulting about that post, kerrie. As my example shows, people DO tend to hang out with people that think like they do. Thats hardly surprising.