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I find war an insult to human intelligence. And the blame game is no excuse to me. We humans should be able to get along.

Posted - October 13, 2023

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  • 1493
    More than enough for everybody, if we're smart - and war indeed sits at the opposite end of that... 

    But let's take heart: either humanity still has much progress to make, or the planet will take care of us soon!
      October 13, 2023 5:57 PM MDT
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  • 23435
    Yes.
      October 13, 2023 6:06 PM MDT
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  • 3493
    My fear is that the second alternative is what will decide.
      October 14, 2023 11:44 AM MDT
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  • 1493
    Mine too. We citizens are expected to minimize air travel, to turn the AC down, switch off unnecessary lights, etc. That's all fair enough, but it doesn't compare to the environmental effects of war alone.
      October 14, 2023 12:32 PM MDT
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  • 3493
    At least we can agree on that. :)
      October 14, 2023 3:17 PM MDT
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  • 1493
    Hehe, we may have disagreements sometimes, but I don't doubt our common ground exceeds them :)
      October 14, 2023 5:44 PM MDT
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  • 3493
    It's always a pleasure disagreeing with you because it's always a civil disagreement.  I think if anyone gave us the authority, we would both figure out a way to live in peace with one another.  
      October 15, 2023 11:41 AM MDT
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  • 23435
    Duplicate post to both Danilo_G and Spunky:

    Your conversation here would do well to show others in the world how to get along while at still, at times, disagreeing.
    Thanks.
      October 21, 2023 12:49 AM MDT
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  • 3493
    Thank you.  You don't always have to agree with someone, but you need to try and understand why they hold that point of view.
      October 21, 2023 7:02 AM MDT
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  • 23435
    More good points. Thanks.
      October 21, 2023 5:51 PM MDT
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  • 23435
    Duplicate post to both Danilo_G and Spunky:

    Your conversation here would do well to show others in the world how to get along while at still, at times, disagreeing.
    Thanks.
      October 21, 2023 12:49 AM MDT
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  • 33875
    War should always be a last resort and self defense.  
    If you are being attacked it is intelligent to fight back and a basic human right. 
      October 21, 2023 6:20 AM MDT
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  • 23435
    Yes, I get that.

    And maybe we humans should meet at beach resorts to talk about differences before checking in at that last resort.  :)


    This post was edited by WelbyQuentin at October 22, 2023 12:49 PM MDT
      October 21, 2023 5:54 PM MDT
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  • 33875
    That would certainly be better. 
      October 21, 2023 6:16 PM MDT
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  • 23435
    Yes.

    And you and I can prepare the group meal at the beach resorts --  macaroni and cheese and tuna. World Peace may follow.  :)
      October 21, 2023 6:33 PM MDT
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  • 33875
    Wouldn't that be something.  And we can finish is off with Monsters for all. :)
      October 21, 2023 7:50 PM MDT
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  • 23435
    :)
    Yes, the Monsters sound especially good to me lately, though I don't drink them nearly so often as I used to, knowing they're not good for one's health. But, as I shared with you, that white can Ultra - - I love the taste.  :)
      October 25, 2023 8:17 PM MDT
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  • 10766
    Human beings are complex. Our natural instincts can override our intelligence. War is a manifestation of that on a much grander scale that is usually played ou in everyday life. 
      October 21, 2023 8:42 AM MDT
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  • 23435
    Thanks. Good points. :)
      October 21, 2023 5:51 PM MDT
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  • 10983

    The human race will never get along until we find another species (aliens) to fight with. And if those aliens invade earth – all of the earthlings will join together and send the aliens back to their planet with their tails between their legs (if aliens have tails). But because humans can be thoughtful we will warn the aliens to not let the Van Allen asteroid belt slap them in the butt on the way out (if aliens have butts). Cheers and happy weekend!

      October 22, 2023 7:18 AM MDT
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  • 10766
    That is the first viable path I have heard to get humans to work together. This post was edited by Jane S at October 24, 2023 6:32 PM MDT
      October 22, 2023 8:58 AM MDT
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  • 13277
    If you consider the far fetched and unnatural viable.
      October 22, 2023 9:11 AM MDT
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  • 10766
    far fetched  far-fetched 

    And yes, I do.
      October 22, 2023 12:32 PM MDT
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  • 13277
    How and why?

    Science fiction is good literature that makes for fun reading and film-watching, but it’s not a solution for real life issues because it’s fiction, not actual science.
      October 22, 2023 1:18 PM MDT
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