[ShadowWolf_IH]

... but it seems people are too afraid of the future to take the risk...

That i agree with whole heartedly.  I think that for the most part, we, as humans truly are creatures of change by necessity, but we resist that change in the name of security.

[Grey Wolf]

Actually, from a strange perspective, it may actually be better for a temporary one-party totalitarian dictatorship.  The dictatorship would destroy the existing bureaucracy, and then go and attempt to expand its power by invading other countries.  It would eventually be defeated, leading to the total destruction of the last remnants of the original government.  Following the overthrow of the totalitarian regime, a new government would be formed, with even stronger protections on civil liberties, and most likely a less agressive military posture.

[Ace]

Originally posted by Grey Wolf 2009
Actually, from a strange perspective, it may actually be better for a temporary one-party totalitarian dictatorship.  The dictatorship would destroy the existing bureaucracy, and then go and attempt to expand its power by invading other countries.  It would eventually be defeated, leading to the total destruction of the last remnants of the original government.  Following the overthrow of the totalitarian regime, a new government would be formed, with even stronger protections on civil liberties, and most likely a less agressive military posture.

Except you're going off of the basic concept behind communist theory: That a class war would then lead to a better government ran by those who suffered under the old.

Look at the French Revolution, they wound up trading a nasty monarchy for people like Robespierre and later Napoleon. Though Napoleon is a case of a dictator who actually did much good.

[Stryke 9]

And from there to this. Sometimes, revolutions fail- the Directory is proof enough of that. But then, there's nothing stopping second chances.

[vyper]

I'd make an argument but er, he's (*points to Stryke*) already made it.

[Grey Wolf]

Originally posted by Ace


Except you're going off of the basic concept behind communist theory: That a class war would then lead to a better government ran by those who suffered under the old.

Look at the French Revolution, they wound up trading a nasty monarchy for people like Robespierre and later Napoleon. Though Napoleon is a case of a dictator who actually did much good.

I'm just trying to be a bit optimistic while still being a cynic.

[LtNarol]

Its not the communism that you should fear, its socialism.  Communism in its true form is simply pure democracy without the the middle man.

[Ace]

Originally posted by LtNarol
Its not the communism that you should fear, its socialism.  Communism in its true form is simply pure democracy without the the middle man.

Norway, Sweden, etc. seem to be doing just fine with their socialist states, Nokia is one of the world's largest companies.

[Nuclear1]

Can I hear a boo-yah for Bush?

Boo-yah! Boo-yah!

[TopAce]

Originally posted by Venom
why? I doubt Bush was there

War is not a thing to make a fun from

[diamondgeezer]

If I was Stryke I'd post some witty verbal *****-slap regarding the above post

[TopAce]

There is no post above, only one the previous page

[Bobboau]

today they caut some of Sadam's "personal guard" whatever that means

[diamondgeezer]

TopAce, you're walking a very fine line

[Stryke 9]

Ah, nothing like the posts of an anal-retentive to bring fresh air into a "discussion". Or the blusterings of whatever idiot is going to mistakenly think I'm referring to him, rather than my obvious subject at hand.


I hate to dissapoint.

[TopAce]

Originally posted by diamondgeezer
TopAce, you're walking a very fine line

How do you mean?

[diamondgeezer]

Originally posted by Stryke 9
Or the blusterings of whatever idiot is going to mistakenly think I'm referring to him, rather than my obvious subject at hand.

Ho ho! You'll not get me like that again, my pedigree chum! Fool me once, shame on you - fool me eight or more times, shame on TopAce...

*giggles*

*runs*

[TopAce]

Originally posted by diamondgeezer

Ho ho! You'll not get me like that again, my pedigree chum! Fool me once, shame on you - fool me eight or more times, shame on TopAce...

*giggles*

*runs*

Why? What the hell have I told again?

[diamondgeezer]

Meh, had to be someone. Why not you? After all, you're only going to post a confused reply in engrish so I figure I might as well poke you as much as possible

[TopAce]

Just tell me how did you mean I am following a FINE line?