I've learned the futility of discussing with Americans. They are singularly blind to all but their own interests.
Not blind, just skeptical. It's just that age-old, means-tested tribal identity kind of thing happening. If you can't reach the summit by the powers of your own volition, it's not the mountain that is lessened. Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image!
Can I presume that your sense of futility has something to do with placing India's interests ahead of America's?
More a personal belief of what imperialism ultimately stands for. A disregard for social responsibility, both towards its own as well as others.
Yet, you'd presume to still my presumption with an imperial one of your own: a "personal belief". We once had the same imperial master. We each have the memory. One of us has been better at ensuring "never again". The nature of your fallacy.
We have different ideas of what "never again" means. For the abused to turn abuser is not a victory in my books.
You shouldn't be so hard on yourself. I'm not taking personally any of your spurious accusations. Good dance partners are hard to find.
I often agree with you, but you are saddly wrong here. - Americans can not see their own interest* - for proof of this read a few posts in my thread "How DUMB can American voters be? --------------------- *About this, they are blinder than most anyone who can read living outside of the US.
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It is possible to lose a battle and win the war. And vice-versa. The wisdom is knowing which is which.
