Kicking Off in Paris Again

[PurpleGorilla]

I gave you a source - you ignored it.

Ah yes, lost in all the chaff.

I will take a look.

[MrMarkyMark]

M,

I once dated a lovely mixed race girl, and but yes my POV is as a white man. I'm sure your missus could kick my ass!

Check my posts; I have only ever used the term 'offensive'. Though I do consider the term 'brown people' very close to racist and would never use it for fear of racially offending some one. And I think there are a good many people out there who feel the same about this.

There are many terms I find offensive, both sexually, nationally, as well as ethnically orientated.

If someone says to you, excuse me, I find that language offensive, do you mind refraining from using it. I'm not sure the best response is to tell them, you're wrong?

Fair points, I guess its all down to interpretation, sometimes lost on a forum.

One thing I will say, however, with all these types of things, its not what you say, but the way you say it, or the meaning attached to it.

[PurpleGorilla]

Fair points, I guess its all down to interpretation, sometimes lost on a forum.

One thing I will say, however, with all these types of things, its not what you say, but the way you say it, or the meaning attached to it.

Indeed. 80% of communications is non verbal, which is why posts and emails are such a fire pit. Always speak to the boss, never email ;-)

[Zero Liability]

Is the term 'mauve' offensive to purple monkeys?

[MrMarkyMark]

This is probably closer to a reasoned argument of attributing some level of blame to the West - not that we bomb them ourselves, but that our governments sell arms to everybody in the region.

And always have.

The West has to take responsibility in some way, unfortunately.

An important thing is to remember history, supporting rebels, depots, or dictators has never really worked out for us.
Its like having a dangerous dog, for protection, then being surprised. when it turns round, one day and bites you.

[DodgyAgent]

What should have been done differently? No Iraq, no Afghanistan, no wars of conquest off the back of a lie. That would have been a good start.

I also don't recall stating that my "comfortable protected highly paid privileged life style" was something I had a right to.

You tell us what SHOULD have been done not what should not have been done. as for your lifestyle it does not come without a price. You are intent like all the other cowardly hypocrites of tritely blaming your own people and your own culture for the ills of the world from the "entitled" position of privilege that you so enjoy.

[LucidDementia]

You tell us what SHOULD have been done not what should not have been done. as for your lifestyle it does not come without a price. You are intent like all the other cowardly hypocrites of tritely blaming your own people and your own culture for the ills of the world from the "entitled" position of privilege that you so enjoy.

What? What a twisted point of view. I blame the leaders of the western world, specifically the US for beginning a war on terror based on a disgusting false flag attack on its own citizens. Nothing needed to be done at all until that day. Nothing.

You frame your question as if there was a problem to start with. You have been trained well.

I am happy to lay blame of those who are responsible but I suggest very strongly if you wish to question my character and call me a coward you come and do it on my front doorstep. I am in no way hypocritical and have, for more than a decade, done what I can to make a difference. I am happy to be suitably enlightened to realise that killing more people will NEVER be the answer.

I think you should take a long hard look at yourself; happy to blame an entire religion/culture for problems you almost never see the realities of. These ills of the world you speak of - they're the western governments.

[MrMarkyMark]

Interesting reading for those, who want to have a look:-

Newly-Declassified U.S. Government Documents: The West Supported the Creation of ISIS

Newly-Declassified U.S. Government Documents: The West Supported the Creation of ISIS Washington's Blog

[GlenW]

the US for beginning a war on terror based on a disgusting false flag attack on its own citizens.

I thought some of your posts in this thread were quite thought provoking and intelligent. Then you post this!

[LondonManc]

M,

I once dated a lovely mixed race girl, and but yes my POV is as a white man. I'm sure your missus could kick my ass!

Check my posts; I have only ever used the term 'offensive'. Though I do consider the term 'brown people' very close to racist and would never use it for fear of racially offending some one. And I think there are a good many people out there who feel the same about this.

There are many terms I find offensive, both sexually, nationally, as well as ethnically orientated.

If someone says to you, excuse me, I find that language offensive, do you mind refraining from using it. I'm not sure the best response is to tell them, you're wrong?

She can kick his ass, why do you think he's so happy with her?