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Populism and nationalism on the rise in Europe
Caitsith.Zahrah
Serveur: Caitsith
Game: FFXI
By Caitsith.Zahrah 2015-12-12 00:20:44
I think you have a fantastical, heroic view of war because you haven't been acquainted with first-hand accounts of war on both sides. Nor, have you experienced former combatants talk over a beer. Not only those but, you had to hear the gritty details of your only reason for existence and be reminded of it multiple times throughout your life. And is sure as *** wasn't because the American soldiers showed up to save the day, despite what you would think.
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By Altimaomega 2015-12-12 00:45:23
I think you have a fantastical, heroic view of war because you haven't been acquainted with first-hand accounts of war on both sides. Nor, have you experienced former combatants talk over a beer. Nor, have you had to hear the gritty details of your only reason for existence and be reminded of it multiple times throughout your life.
Quite the opposite, four of my great grandfathers fought overseas. I was lucky enough to know two of them. Three of my grandfathers fought overseas, I've heard all of their story's and two are still alive. Many, many, of my uncle's and cousins have been overseas. My brother-in-law has been to Iraq once and Afghanistan three times. I've lost many relatives to war. If it wasn't for a massive loan I took out a few months before 9/11 I most likely would have been off to war with a number of my high school friends.
They fought and fight for this country and its citizens. So yes, I do have a fantastical, heroic view of war and the men and women who fight it, so we can have the freedom and liberty's of today.
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And is sure as *** wasn't because the American soldiers showed up to save the day, despite what you would think. Please, tell me, how much better off the world would be without American soldiers so I can post that HystericalLaughter.giff again.
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By Altimaomega 2015-12-12 00:52:17
Yes, it is. However, it is equally foolish to not praise the soldiers that keep you safe and free.
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By Altimaomega 2015-12-12 00:57:43
Asura.Floppyseconds said: »The dead need no praise. Walk up to a Veteran and say that.
Caitsith.Zahrah
Serveur: Caitsith
Game: FFXI
By Caitsith.Zahrah 2015-12-12 01:03:25
I think you have a fantastical, heroic view of war because you haven't been acquainted with first-hand accounts of war on both sides. Nor, have you experienced former combatants talk over a beer. Nor, have you had to hear the gritty details of your only reason for existence and be reminded of it multiple times throughout your life.
Quite the opposite, four of my great grandfathers fought overseas. I was lucky enough to know two of them. Three of my grandfathers fought overseas, I've heard all of their story's and two are still alive. Many, many, of my uncle's and cousins have been overseas. My brother-in-law has been to Iraq once and Afghanistan three times. I've lost many relatives to war. If it wasn't for a massive loan I took out a few months before 9/11 I most likely would have been off to war with a number of my high school friends.
They fought and fight for this country and its citizens. So yes, I do have a fantastical, heroic view of war and the men and women who fight it, so we can have the freedom and liberty's of today.
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And is sure as *** wasn't because the American soldiers showed up to save the day, despite what you would think. Please, tell me, how much better off the world would be without American soldiers so I can post that HystericalLaughter.giff again.
Still, you don't have a conceptual idea of both sides. You can post as many as you want, but it won't matter. I know there's one thing for the proliferation of my family that happened, that I have no doubt that is happening right now with Syrian refugees, that I am thankful for, because of the fact that I don't have a romanticized idea of war. Go ahead. To any mainland-European, you look silly.
It's not just Germans who had to deal with these realities and what they had to do for the sake of their families. There's lessons all of Europe has built upon that the US hasn't in the wake of WWII because of the intimacy of it.
EDIT: Ravael, don't be a dumbass, please.
By Altimaomega 2015-12-12 01:11:01
Still, you don't have a conceptual idea of both sides. You can post as many as you want, but it won't matter. I know there's one thing for the proliferation of my family that happened, that I have no doubt that is happening right now with Syrian refugees, that I am thankful for, because of the fact that I don't have a romanticized idea of war. Go ahead. To any mainland-European, you look silly.
It's not just Germans who had to deal with these realities and what they had to do for the sake of their families. Wanna be a little less vague? And I already said I don't have a romanticized idea of war. I have respect for the people and my family that fight/fought and died for the United States of America.
To any mainland-European, you look silly. I doubt it.
Caitsith.Zahrah
Serveur: Caitsith
Game: FFXI
By Caitsith.Zahrah 2015-12-12 01:29:09
Still, you don't have a conceptual idea of both sides. You can post as many as you want, but it won't matter. I know there's one thing for the proliferation of my family that happened, that I have no doubt that is happening right now with Syrian refugees, that I am thankful for, because of the fact that I don't have a romanticized idea of war. Go ahead. To any mainland-European, you look silly.
It's not just Germans who had to deal with these realities and what they had to do for the sake of their families. Wanna be a little less vague? And I already said I don't have a romanticized idea of war. I have respect for the people and my family that fight/fought and died for the United States of America.
To any mainland-European, you look silly. I doubt it.
I'm not sure, because it would be a source of mockery from cowards like you who wouldn't do the same for their family.
You're idealistic, ignorant and naive then.
By Altimaomega 2015-12-12 01:33:15
So, you don't wanna give me the required information I need to form an opinion.. Then call me ignorant and naive...
Nice.
Caitsith.Zahrah
Serveur: Caitsith
Game: FFXI
By Caitsith.Zahrah 2015-12-12 01:34:57
No doubt you would have a sexist comment about it, because your family was isolated from it.
By Altimaomega 2015-12-12 01:40:15
Caitsith.Zahrah
Serveur: Caitsith
Game: FFXI
By Caitsith.Zahrah 2015-12-12 01:43:54
Not even ashamed if the familial rumors are true. It's a lot more than some men would do if history tells us anything.
Just acquainting you with a dark reality of war that you don't take into consideration. That's how naive you are.
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By Altimaomega 2015-12-12 01:45:29
Your drunk Zahrah, go to bed.
Edit: Nice ninja edit there.
Just acquainting you with a dark reality of war that you don't take into consideration. That's how naive you are.
You have not done anything of the sort, all you've done is call names and use vague dialogue for a pitiful retort.
Caitsith.Zahrah
Serveur: Caitsith
Game: FFXI
By Caitsith.Zahrah 2015-12-12 01:46:34
Nope. Stone cold sober, it's the reality you don't want to face.
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Bahamut.Ravael
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Game: FFXI
Posts: 13638
By Bahamut.Ravael 2015-12-12 01:47:58
I think you have a fantastical, heroic view of war because you haven't been acquainted with first-hand accounts of war on both sides. Nor, have you experienced former combatants talk over a beer. Nor, have you had to hear the gritty details of your only reason for existence and be reminded of it multiple times throughout your life.
Quite the opposite, four of my great grandfathers fought overseas. I was lucky enough to know two of them. Three of my grandfathers fought overseas, I've heard all of their story's and two are still alive. Many, many, of my uncle's and cousins have been overseas. My brother-in-law has been to Iraq once and Afghanistan three times. I've lost many relatives to war. If it wasn't for a massive loan I took out a few months before 9/11 I most likely would have been off to war with a number of my high school friends.
They fought and fight for this country and its citizens. So yes, I do have a fantastical, heroic view of war and the men and women who fight it, so we can have the freedom and liberty's of today.
Edit:
And is sure as *** wasn't because the American soldiers showed up to save the day, despite what you would think. Please, tell me, how much better off the world would be without American soldiers so I can post that HystericalLaughter.giff again.
Still, you don't have a conceptual idea of both sides. You can post as many as you want, but it won't matter. I know there's one thing for the proliferation of my family that happened, that I have no doubt that is happening right now with Syrian refugees, that I am thankful for, because of the fact that I don't have a romanticized idea of war. Go ahead. To any mainland-European, you look silly.
It's not just Germans who had to deal with these realities and what they had to do for the sake of their families. There's lessons all of Europe has built upon that the US hasn't in the wake of WWII because of the intimacy of it.
EDIT: Ravael, don't be a dumbass, please.
I'm barely involved in this conversation. What was that for?
Siren.Akson
Serveur: Siren
Game: FFXI
Posts: 2172
By Siren.Akson 2015-12-12 01:49:54
Nope. Stone cold sober, it's the reality you don't want to face. War is not Disney World. Everyone knows. War is hell.
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Caitsith.Zahrah
Serveur: Caitsith
Game: FFXI
By Caitsith.Zahrah 2015-12-12 01:51:03
I'm barely involved in this conversation. What was that for?
Sorry. I haven't backread yet. In and out. I like your input most of the time.
Not sure why I'm engaging. Enjoying right now, I guess.
Caitsith.Zahrah
Serveur: Caitsith
Game: FFXI
By Caitsith.Zahrah 2015-12-12 01:52:49
Nope. Stone cold sober, it's the reality you don't want to face. War is not Disney World. Everyone knows. War is hell.
Your buddy seems to think that way. Read.
By Altimaomega 2015-12-12 01:54:37
I'm barely involved in this conversation. What was that for?
Sorry. I haven't backread yet. In and out. I like your input most of the time.
Not sure why I'm engaging. Enjoying right now, I guess.
Your drunk Zahrah, go to bed.
Siren.Akson
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Game: FFXI
Posts: 2172
By Siren.Akson 2015-12-12 02:00:48
Nope. Stone cold sober, it's the reality you don't want to face. War is not Disney World. Everyone knows. War is hell.
Your buddy seems to think that way. Read. I'll try to help him understand.
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By Altimaomega 2015-12-12 02:02:00
My eyes have been opened! Thanks Akson^^
Siren.Akson
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By Siren.Akson 2015-12-12 02:12:04
My eyes have been opened! Thanks Akson^^ Great song. Even better movie. Shitty history.
By Jassik 2015-12-12 02:40:28
Well, there's a lot more to do with it than just population. Population is just the most obvious factor.
You keep saying population is a factor, but you've never said why.
Basic logic? Would something that works for a town of 100 people necessarily work for the entire planet? If you're looking for a specific answer, ask a specific question.
What specifically about population makes the education and healthcare systems of other countries impossible here? You want specifics, yet you refuse to address the subject with any granularity. Let's take it down to the 100 population level. 100 people in the town, say 80% pay taxes, 100% benefit. Take it up to a thousand, now 800 pay taxes, 1000 benefit. What changed besides the raw values?
And yes, I'm aware of how ratios work as values increase.
Valefor.Sehachan
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By Valefor.Sehachan 2015-12-12 05:19:14
War doesn't only kill those who fight and the ones who suffer the bombings, it brings along a swarm of poverty and misery. This continent has seen enough of that so let's stop cheering for WW3 like it's going to be liberating.
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EDIT: What about the Turkish immigrants that Germany took in during reconstruction? Don't wanna sound rude, but I really don't care. Again, this is a topic about Europe, if you don't care why are you even here?
By charlo999 2015-12-12 05:31:19
Germany, trying to take over Europe once again, this time financially.
I wouldn't call having to bail out a lot if Europe, taking over.
Germany being such a strong economy has been targeted by the banks in a brilliant move. By knitting all economies together, the weaker unequal countries go bust, then to stop the system going down the stronger countries are forced to take on debt (fear mongering and political pressure) to hold the EU together. Like a domino effect. The EU was vital and instrumental for this.
All central banks are private, they are the ones doing the takeover. But the globalisation of corporations and private monetary institutes is inevitable in a capitalist world.
You only need to look at the new transatlantic trade deals to see the changing balance of power over sovereignty.
Quote: The European Union is under threat from rising populism and nationalism fuelled by a record migrant influx, European Parliament president Martin Schulz warned Tuesday.
"The European Union is in danger. No one can say whether the EU will still exist in this form in 10 years," Schulz said in an interview with German newspaper Die Welt.
In the EU there were now "forces at work to drive us apart," said the German politician.
"We must avoid this because the consequences would be dramatic."
The alternative to the EU would be a "Europe of nationalism, a Europe of borders and walls" -- a formula that had led the continent into "catastrophe" repeatedly in the past, Schulz said.
Germany is on course to take in one million asylum seekers this year, half of them from Syria.
Schulz voiced concern about a lack of solidarity by many EU members in hosting the refugees, and about moves by several eastern European countries to build new barriers.
He said "the retreat of many governments into nation-based thinking is fatal".
"No country alone can handle challenges such as migration, climate change, terrorism, trade and international crime. We can only do it together, as the EU." This is an important topic imo. Cause what happened in France the other day with the extreme right winning the majority of votes is not an isolated case. It's happening all over Europe, and in Italy too the far right gains worrying levels of consensus.
Philip II of Macedon said dividi et impera. The more our union falls apart, the weaker we become and a fertile ground for more wars.
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