Re: [OT] Bruce Perens talks to BBC
On Thu, Jan 29, 2004 at 01:04:43AM -0800, Nano Nano wrote:
> On Thu, Jan 29, 2004 at 12:43:56AM -0800, Steve Lamb wrote:
> > invites the same to be done to it. And if we don't want people messing
> > with the US they why the hell do we put up with the US messing with other
> > nations. It's called a double-standard, really pissy things.
>
> http://history.acusd.edu/gen/WW2Timeline/07/isolationism.html
>
> Definition of Isolationism
>
> 1. involvement without commitment - "advantages without obligations"
Impossible.
> 2. no permanent, entanglinq alliances
Impossible.
> 3. keep U.S. sovereign, free, at peace
Not unique to isolationism.
> 4. emphasis on legalism, not force
> * a "law-bound" world of Great Powers keeping order
How do you keep order and maintain your isolated position?
> 5. continue the Open Door concept
Isolated with an Open Door confuses me.
>
> I watch the History channel and C-Span when I'm not scratching my balls.
Stay with History and CS/CS2.
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Mike
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