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what is national security?

Contributor: Fleabag

Date: 2003-03-19 21:23:24

I agree with your post. The US has openly decided to serve Mammon, though, so your noble posting is somewhat moot. They have said, in effect, the economy and the dollar are the greatest 'goods'. Even though they should serve the people, it is the other way around.
There will be some great event that will come of this, be it armaggeddon or revolution. Hopefully neither, for I shall push for enlightenment. However, a day of choice looms. The current path, especially that of capitalism, inherently contains ultimate destruction. It is our choice to continue on this path to our doom, or to choose a new one that leads beyond our way of thinking.
the choice will be between the individual or all things. Which is more important? They can co-exist, for a time, but ultimately only the individual can be responsible for the continuance or destruction of both.

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Contributor: banquosghost

Date: 2003-03-20 00:14:24

Karl? Is that you?

It's amazing how often I bump into you lately. I think you're right by the way, but like Woody Allen 'on death', I just don't want to be there when it happens.

I've always wondered if there was another way to consider reluctant or coerced capitalists. What do you think?

Part of national security, I am beginning to believe, has to do with the peoples capacity to have a reasonable amount of faith in what their government tells them. On any issue. Rather difficult to measure 'reasonable faith' with certainty I suppose. But still...

Someone I knew once said "The lowest form of communication is confusion." I don't remember who.

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Contributor: Fleabag

Date: 2003-03-20 01:00:14

"It's amazing how often I bump into you lately. I think you're right by the way, but like Woody Allen 'on death', I just don't want to be there when it happens. "

Inevitable, I'm afraid, unless your are religious and 'know' otherwise.

"I've always wondered if there was another way to consider reluctant or coerced capitalists. What do you think?"
Sheep
"Part of national security, I am beginning to believe, has to do with the peoples capacity to have a reasonable amount of faith in what their government tells them. On any issue. Rather difficult to measure 'reasonable faith' with certainty I suppose. But still... "

The 'willful suspension of disbelief' is what Hollywood is based on. The stuff works.

I believe the 'lowest form of communication' is farting.
Thanks for making my day brighter.
Karl

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Contributor: moderator

Date: 2003-03-20 09:24:07

OK, now that we have had our race to the bottom ("the lowest form of communication" indeed) and have made a few skilful points along the way, could we please return to the topic of developing Canada's foreign policy.

We hope that all of the active discussants in this forum will make sure that they have answered the questions in the Minister's paper. The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade is serious about listening to Canadians, however they are far more interested in the contributions to the Minister's discussion paper. There you will find 13 questions, as many of you know. Please do answer. There are many thoughtful views and participants in the forums. The longer range issues surrounding Canada's foreign policy are harder to address than the daily news (important as that news clearly is), but if we as citizens want to play a role in shaping foreign policy, it is timely to read the paper and reply.

Meanwhile, this line of discussion can go nowhere but up, and if you two know one another and would like to continue your witty repartee, please do it privately. Thanks

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