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Hust

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Hustini
May 29, 2005
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No, I wouldn't. I don't think killing for any reason could ever be noble. It's a contradiction in terms, or at least my terms. Necessary perhaps, noble no.

But why did you have to go to WW2? Are you trying to say that it matters what the army you're joining is actually involved in?
I just used WWII because it was the first war that popped in my head. My question was, should the US not have intervened then? I am trying to find out how consistent you are in these matters. If no one had decided to fight the Nazi's and just layed down for them, then what?
 

Osman

Koul Khara!
Aug 30, 2002
61,499
Because I have a body of a 29 year old with a golden penis but posts like a 12 year old? :boh:
Why did you jump to WW2, extremely delicate and decisively period of modern history, where, it was very much justified to take immediate action or face the consequences, when it has absolutely nothing to do with what we were addressing ALC about?
 

Hust

Senior Member
Hustini
May 29, 2005
93,703
Why did you jump to WW2, extremely delicate and decisively period of modern history, where, it was very much justified to take immediate action or face the consequences, when it has absolutely nothing to do with what we were addressing ALC about?
My argument is only with Martin. He says its "never" noble. I am asking, if the cause is justified, is it still not noble. I am not even talking to ALC, only Martin regarding the nobiliy of joining a military.

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Martin

Senior Member
Dec 31, 2000
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I just used WWII because it was the first war that popped in my head. My question was, should the US not have intervened then? I am trying to find out how consistent you are in these matters. If no one had decided to fight the Nazi's and just layed down for them, then what?
Well, I would tend to agree that out of all the US's military interventions in the 20th century and possibly the 19th century as well WW2 was perhaps one that was actually beneficial to their allies.

So what's your next move?
 

Hust

Senior Member
Hustini
May 29, 2005
93,703
Well, I would tend to agree that out of all the US's military interventions in the 20th century and possibly the 19th century as well WW2 was perhaps one that was actually beneficial to their allies.

So what's your next move?
I just wanted you to answer the question and you did. Thank you. I don't have "moves" or trying to corner you if thats what you are thinking. I just wanted to see how you would answer the question. I'm not a good dancer anyways if you are looking for more moves.
 

Martin

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Dec 31, 2000
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Do you think merde de moms would agree?
I don't know. I think he's smarter than me (about history definitely) so I can't predict his opinions.

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I just wanted you to answer the question and you did. Thank you. I don't have "moves" or trying to corner you if thats what you are thinking. I just wanted to see how you would answer the question. I'm not a good dancer anyways if you are looking for more moves.
So did we conclude that the US participation in WW2 was a noble act? Or merely a mutually beneficial one?
 

AndreaCristiano

Nato, Vive, e muore Italiano
Jun 9, 2011
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I don't know. I think he's smarter than me (about history definitely) so I can't predict his opinions.

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So did we conclude that the US participation in WW2 was a noble act? Or merely a mutually beneficial one?
I would say noble but also mutually beneficial. Ps "smarter" doesn't always mean right
 

Suns

Release clause?
May 22, 2009
22,086
For what reasons? Do you know them? Some people are forced, in ways you might not think. Money, pressure, ignorance...there are many reasons people join the military when perhaps it wasn't the right job for them. Perhaps they're convinced by the wrong people that what they're doing is good. Perhaps everyone in their family did it, and they feel it's their responsibility too. I'm sorry, but I cannot condone the deaths of hundreds of people I don't know, for any reason.
You do know that exactly the same thing you just said could be applied on suicide bombers?
 

Hust

Senior Member
Hustini
May 29, 2005
93,703
I don't know. I think he's smarter than me (about history definitely) so I can't predict his opinions.

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So did we conclude that the US participation in WW2 was a noble act? Or merely a mutually beneficial one?
I would say noble.
 

Nzoric

Grazie Mirko
Jan 16, 2011
37,877
Only difference is suicide bombers go with the explicit intent on killing. Soldiers do not
False. Even the mere surface of what is actually going on, the part of the story that we get through embedded journalism clearly show through soldier interviews that there is a definite intent to kill.
 

Martin

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Dec 31, 2000
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I would say noble but also mutually beneficial. Ps "smarter" doesn't always mean right
Well, let's say that I loan you 100 bucks which you desperately need right now. In a week you're gonna pay me back 200. Am I doing something noble? Mutually beneficial definitely, but noble too?
 

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