That's the spirit!
I think simple goals to start would be wise, and then once those are in motion, they can expand and be enhanced.
Take care all.
That's the spirit!
I think simple goals to start would be wise, and then once those are in motion, they can expand and be enhanced.
Take care all.
You're right, of course, but the true question is: what goals? What should be the first set of goals... how many waves do we want to make, which battles should be fought first, there are a LOT of questions to answer.
I suppose the best place to start would be, use the topic of this thread: promoting peace and tolerance. Where is it needed most, where can it be achieved and utilized to its fullest potential right away?
Take care all.
well if we're talking about peace and tolerence i think the streets would be good like the gangster wannabes or the chavs (if you live in england)
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Naturally, I think Europe should be fairly low on the priority list. Most European countries are contentedly at a peace with one another. The recent creation of unified currency is a prime example of that.
China- Here's a big one... they have the power, and moreso the will, to be actively hostile against the United States. The problem, I think, is both countries are culturally bound with strong nationalistic ideals. Niether wants to think of themselves as anything less than the best. This relationship is the greatest threat of peace... and the one we have the strongest ability to influence.
How many Chinese citizens/former citizens/residents are on these boards? Right now, your imput would be incredibly valuable.
Quite a few I'd imagine. If you click on the "Map" link near the top of the page it'll take you to a fairly updated map of the members here so you can get a rough estimate of people from that area of the world.
Do you think another aspect to this whole situation is the fact that both the US and very soon China will have the strongest economies in the world, which essentially gives a lot of people a cause to believe they ARE superior?
Take care all.
The only person I know from China that is on these boards is Iri Valentine.
That's also entirely possible, but China has been a culturally potent people for many thousands of years. I don't think it's entirely economy (although a strong economy allows the following).
I think, in part, it's achievements, cultural icons. China invented civilization, and aggriculture, and gunpowder. America invented telephones and electricity and nuclear bombs. It's one big (parden the phrase) pissing match.
The strongest, most egocentric, most successful, always clash. It works that way with people, and with nations.
I believe what causes nationalism is the constant need to feel(As in emotion). Feeling superior makes 'feeling' much easier. Governments rely on, and often times inspire nationalism in order to accomplish what they need politically. I blame, in part, (a large part) the governments of this world. However, they are not the root of the problem. The problem, in my opinion, is that people are looking in the wrong places in order to 'feel' as I put it. It may be easier to feel stronger than others, but it most certainly feels better to love others. Once people grasp the concept of love, I am POSITIVE that they will abandon hate.
EDIT: I am sorry if this doesn't make alot of sense. I cannot think of any other way to word this.
"I believe what causes nationalism is the constant need to feel(As in emotion). Feeling superior makes 'feeling' much easier. Governments rely on, and often times inspire nationalism in order to accomplish what they need politically. I blame, in part, (a large part) the governments of this world. However, they are not the root of the problem. The problem, in my opinion, is that people are looking in the wrong places in order to 'feel' as I put it. It may be easier to feel stronger than others, but it most certainly feels better to love others. Once people grasp the concept of love, I am POSITIVE that they will abandon hate."
I agree entirely. Part of what feeds this cycle is that people don't look for love as a feeling to achieve, but in my opinion, they look for 'things', material goods to fill the void instead, which actually makes the problem worse, not better.
Take care all.
As much as i do support China so that the United States wont be such a jackass to some other countries..i do wonder with you guys WHY do either side have to be at odds...-_-; I really like to get along tbh.
China i dont think is actively like hostile willing to fight America, but on the issue of Taiwan they do think(and i think so too) that Taiwan belongs to them in the first place and that you Americans just screwed them. I dont think however that China had anything against the United States too much besides economies..which is really hardly anything war-worthy... Maybe its just me, but before the communist and etc(and now) i never saw China as a real aggressive country...especially like how the United States is with their wars and bombs. Korea...ehh maybe but i doubt they are much of a threat anyway...
My father and uncle and along with my mom came from China/Hong Kong during the tougher times and i pretty much do agree to an extent on what they say. The version of how China being a communist bitch and terrorfying place is far too exaggerrated here..=/
Anyway i hope for peace despite my support >_> I mean who REALLY wants war..? I hope the answer is no one.
EDIT To Capt: I honestly think some people really want material goods over love sometimes...as a saying goes, money cant get you everything, but without money you cannot get anything...just dont underestimate the power of money fueling the greed..=/ Like how cities boomed during WWII..? Yup..=/
Would i be too far-fetched to say as long as the US doesnt have home soil war..they would usually want to fight to make a better economy? Oo
Any country with a powerful economy will become an agressive country.Maybe its just me, but before the communist and etc(and now) i never saw China as a real aggressive country...especially like how the United States is with their wars and bombs.
We all want material things, but anyone who takes them over love does not understand themselves. I know that at times I don't.To Capt: I honestly think some people really want material goods over love sometimes...
Indeed, at some point or another, we all do want material goods, it's just part of life it seems. Yet, what I'm getting at is more this underlying need for things, such as buying that new car or else your life just isn't worth living sort of mentality that I think is slowly but surely destroying society. When we start to take comfort more in things than people, disaster isn't too far off in my opinion.
Take care all.
I remember reading about how China lost a few land over some British despute to India in a chinese history book..and China just avoided war and said..let em have it..not important part of land and no need for war.>_> I don tknow...i just never saw them as overly aggressive people..stingy yes :3 but thats me too..but i wouldnt doubt if they would be aggressive to remain at the top.
Capt i think its just material goods are more reliable than people sometimes..which is kinda sad.
"Capt i think its just material goods are more reliable than people sometimes..which is kinda sad."
Then that's something we shall aim to change!
Take care all.
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