Bernie, lots of good stuff there. I guess we should title your threads - 'When Christians go Bad'
I think there was a lot of self worship with Hitler, but the fact remains that he did use Christianity (and many Christians went along willingly) to further his own goals.
I'm not a fan of socialism. I am really sick of my state supporting yours. Let me know when you are sending my money back to me. Until you do I will just have to assume that you like socialism when it works out well for you - so I guess you have had your beard for a loooong time.
I would have to say that the most practical and 'good' application of socialism I have heard of is the kibbutz, but I would still not want anything to do with it. Using the classic definition of socialism then North Korea does not seem very socialist does it. The average citizen is basically a slave there. Totalitarian dictatorship is a more apt description, and Hitler was well on his way to achieving the same description.
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Originally Posted by petek
VRM, how do you view the growing influence of the Taliban in Pakistan?
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Pete,
I don't like it at all. I despise the Taliban, but it is also up to the people who live there to earn their own freedom.
We may have to go destroy some nukes, but I would advise against any sort of long term adventure like Iraq.
Steve