Posted by lil' jimi on November 10, 2006, at 13:26:30
In reply to Re: The Ongoing Effects of War ***Trigger***, posted by Declan on November 10, 2006, at 12:30:02
hola, declan dude,
> There have been times in international relations where words more or less meant what they said, at least I think so.
perhaps in hopeful idealizations, but i'd feel more likely, that is the more rare instances and that verbal subtrefuge and misdirection are the typical currency of diplomatic exchanges.
> When the opposition can put meaning back into words, is that when they have a chance of winning?well, yes.
if we are saying that we succeed when we stand behind our words, then we must agree that that is the way to success, for all parties.
saying what we mean and meaning what we say: Word!
deceit: not so much.
everybody already knew that, right?
poster:lil' jimi
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