Politics by Other Means
Karl Von Clausewitz wrote in his [now classic] work On War; "War is merely a continuation of politics by other means" and "War is thus an act of force to compel our enemy to do our will."
There are those segments of our Earth's population that are compelled to believe that under Karl's statement that our "supposition of force" on Iraq is an "act of force, compelling the Iraqi people to do our will". And perhaps, in a limited, narrow minded sense- they'd be completely correct. But note that I say "in a limited, narrow minded sense".
The "progressive" minds of our Liberal friends seem to vapor lock at the idea that one can and should compel another to do the right thing against their will. Perhaps that's an archaic and barbarous notion, but how is it we can assert our will on our children and that is considered "molding" a person into a productive member of society, yet children are the most innocent of mankind's population- surely supposition on their part is akin to bowing down to slavery before their parents?
The other piece of this Liberal mindset puzzle, is the inference that we as Americans are in some way "controlling" the Iraqi people. What helps flesh out this notion is that we're seeing the return of the dogmatic ritual of the post 60s/70s counter culture philosophy that "anything Republican/Government can't be trusted".
The funny part to this whole politicized Greek Tragedy of The Iraqi invasion and the general War On Terror is that everything has fallen into place as if the counterculture playbook [which I'm sure is still a bold, communist red...] were read word for word and the pieces fallen into place based on their dog-eared, off-Broadway script.
There's even the sacrificial media stars that appear with the enemy and stand as social martyrs to their soiled, ignorant cause based on their own narrow view of the situation. Always in lockstep with the script of the anti-Vietnam sentiment.
If you want the whole scism on this interpretation, note the average age of the rebelling actors and actresses- the younger ones have ties to those that were "rebels" of their day- and the older ones, are reliving the death-rattle of their baneful and selfish wasted years.
Those of the counterculture are petulently spoiled with their own fame and idolitry to recognize that they thmeselves are the scolded children that do not wish to be told "what to do"- you could say that they display the classic case of transference on teh Iraqui people...
Prove me wrong- it's simply what I've noticed and there's no truth or facts, other than my observations, to prove or disprove it one way or the other.
I'll be playing my part to debunk the Hollywood martyrs and their flawed, convoluted and sad interpretation of the world around them. Sean Penn, Barbara Streisand, Martin Sheen, anyone who's "anyone" will not escape my wrath- but at the same token, they are our brothers and sisters of mankind- so I'll promise to approach this subject with candor, but hopefully fairness.
If I'm wrong, I expect to be "called" on it- but it had better be with facts that come from processed, non derivative data- since you'd expect the same thing from me- let's agree right here and now that together we should expect no less from each other and come to a consensus- even if it's to agree to disagree.
I promise not to be boring- and at any point the gloves come off, I promise to factually bury any interlopers.
Peace be with you all! I hope to be no less than worthy as a contributor to this fine Blog.
I continue to be Russ.
There are those segments of our Earth's population that are compelled to believe that under Karl's statement that our "supposition of force" on Iraq is an "act of force, compelling the Iraqi people to do our will". And perhaps, in a limited, narrow minded sense- they'd be completely correct. But note that I say "in a limited, narrow minded sense".
The "progressive" minds of our Liberal friends seem to vapor lock at the idea that one can and should compel another to do the right thing against their will. Perhaps that's an archaic and barbarous notion, but how is it we can assert our will on our children and that is considered "molding" a person into a productive member of society, yet children are the most innocent of mankind's population- surely supposition on their part is akin to bowing down to slavery before their parents?
The other piece of this Liberal mindset puzzle, is the inference that we as Americans are in some way "controlling" the Iraqi people. What helps flesh out this notion is that we're seeing the return of the dogmatic ritual of the post 60s/70s counter culture philosophy that "anything Republican/Government can't be trusted".
The funny part to this whole politicized Greek Tragedy of The Iraqi invasion and the general War On Terror is that everything has fallen into place as if the counterculture playbook [which I'm sure is still a bold, communist red...] were read word for word and the pieces fallen into place based on their dog-eared, off-Broadway script.
There's even the sacrificial media stars that appear with the enemy and stand as social martyrs to their soiled, ignorant cause based on their own narrow view of the situation. Always in lockstep with the script of the anti-Vietnam sentiment.
If you want the whole scism on this interpretation, note the average age of the rebelling actors and actresses- the younger ones have ties to those that were "rebels" of their day- and the older ones, are reliving the death-rattle of their baneful and selfish wasted years.
Those of the counterculture are petulently spoiled with their own fame and idolitry to recognize that they thmeselves are the scolded children that do not wish to be told "what to do"- you could say that they display the classic case of transference on teh Iraqui people...
Prove me wrong- it's simply what I've noticed and there's no truth or facts, other than my observations, to prove or disprove it one way or the other.
I'll be playing my part to debunk the Hollywood martyrs and their flawed, convoluted and sad interpretation of the world around them. Sean Penn, Barbara Streisand, Martin Sheen, anyone who's "anyone" will not escape my wrath- but at the same token, they are our brothers and sisters of mankind- so I'll promise to approach this subject with candor, but hopefully fairness.
If I'm wrong, I expect to be "called" on it- but it had better be with facts that come from processed, non derivative data- since you'd expect the same thing from me- let's agree right here and now that together we should expect no less from each other and come to a consensus- even if it's to agree to disagree.
I promise not to be boring- and at any point the gloves come off, I promise to factually bury any interlopers.
Peace be with you all! I hope to be no less than worthy as a contributor to this fine Blog.
I continue to be Russ.
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