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MarciaMarcia

5 August 2008 - 5:28pm

McCain wrote:

Our great power does not mean we can do whatever we want whenever we want, nor should we assume we have all the wisdom and knowledge necessary to succeed. We need to listen to the views and respect the collective will of our democratic allies.(or the league of democracies remember?)

Candace wrote:

What about the collective will of Middle Eastern countries and any others that don't want to be like us? Do we need to listen to their views and respect them?

IM wrote:

Absolutely! And as long as they don't try to kill us, then we can afford to live and let live.But the fact remains that many of these countries have few resources EXCEPT their oil and they cannot eat it; they have to trade with the world community if they want our goods and services.That means they need to listen to OUR views and respect them.

Candace wrote:

How haven't they? Who's threatening our democracy?

IM wrote:

Hello? Two attacks on the WTC, USS Cole, Embassy bombing ring a bell with you?

That's threatening our democracy?

IM wrote:

Should our respect for their views include radical Islam requiring conversion or death? Or do you cherry pick the views we should respect.

Cherry picking Middle Eastern views = Middle Eastern collective will?

And anyway, you're the one who replied that we should respect their views "Absolutely! As long as no one tries to kill us" Are you anticipating resistance?

What scenario are you talking about (involving the league of democracies) that would cause you to lose your respect for Middle Eastern views: Absolutely!

IM wrote:

I said nothing about "imposing a society" at all

IM wrote:

If they wish to resist peacefully, I support their rights to do so.

Resist what?