RE: What Will It Take For Peace?
⁜→ Hollie, et al,
I think this is rather inciteful.
Back in 1999 (two decades ago now) I read book by Professor Noam Chomsky (Classics in Politics: The Culture of Terrorism). Early on in the book, he made an observation that I did not fully appreciate (or even understand) until much later on.
"In general, it is necessary to ensure that the domestic population remains largely inert, limited in the capacity to develop independent modes of thought and perception and to formulate and press effectively for alternative policies—even alternative institutional arrangements—that might well be seen as preferable if the framework of ideology were to be challenged."
I believe that you exhibit those qualities of "independent thought" and the "development of alternates." Whereas, I did not come to appreciate it until about my third time in Baghdad. I use to sit outside the door to the north wing of the palace. There is where the smokers took a moment to relax the old gray matter between the ears. And that is when I saw it. The views the staff held were not a result of independent thought, but rather mimicked the limited range of the boss. Certainly, that is what I was doing.
Yes, and there it is.
This "intolerant mindset" is really the "limited in the capacity to develop independent modes of thought and perception and to formulate and press effectively for alternative policies" that Professor Chomsky points out.
You probably did not read his book, but you came to the same understanding by an "alternative" means. I find that remarkable.
Most Respectfully,
R
⁜→ Hollie, et al,
I think this is rather inciteful.
(COMMENT)I do think there needed to be an acknowledgement of the religious perspectives pulsing away, especially on the islamic side, that furthers the conflict. Historically speaking, today's examples serve as well.
Back in 1999 (two decades ago now) I read book by Professor Noam Chomsky (Classics in Politics: The Culture of Terrorism). Early on in the book, he made an observation that I did not fully appreciate (or even understand) until much later on.
"In general, it is necessary to ensure that the domestic population remains largely inert, limited in the capacity to develop independent modes of thought and perception and to formulate and press effectively for alternative policies—even alternative institutional arrangements—that might well be seen as preferable if the framework of ideology were to be challenged."
I believe that you exhibit those qualities of "independent thought" and the "development of alternates." Whereas, I did not come to appreciate it until about my third time in Baghdad. I use to sit outside the door to the north wing of the palace. There is where the smokers took a moment to relax the old gray matter between the ears. And that is when I saw it. The views the staff held were not a result of independent thought, but rather mimicked the limited range of the boss. Certainly, that is what I was doing.
(COMMENT)The Crusades of Islam across the Middle East and Europe were about land and power and conquest but also of a politico-religious ideology that calls to die and kill for the ongoing expansion of the adherents influence. I don’t think it’s a broad brush stroke to point out the reality we see. Competing religious faiths are under siege in virtually every moslem majority nation we witness.
Yes, and there it is.
(COMMENT)It's not just wild-eyed Islamic killers with Kalashnikovs and high explosives that we have to contend with, it's this intolerant mindset that is the solid underpinning that motivates and inspires this utter disregard for equal rights. It's just as much an ideological battle as a martial one
This "intolerant mindset" is really the "limited in the capacity to develop independent modes of thought and perception and to formulate and press effectively for alternative policies" that Professor Chomsky points out.
You probably did not read his book, but you came to the same understanding by an "alternative" means. I find that remarkable.
Most Respectfully,
R