Re: [OT] Bruce Perens talks to BBC
On Thu, Jan 29, 2004 at 09:50:25AM +0100, Mike M wrote:
> On Thu, Jan 29, 2004 at 01:04:43AM -0800, Nano Nano wrote:
> > 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.
Let's shoot this thread in the head, it's dead Jim.
The posting about isolationism was in response to someone advocating
isolationism (which is the opposite of you). It was intended to be
ironic to show that this exact same debate went on before WW2.
Your response is really lame. How about EOT?
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