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8. I wasn't talking about that at all

Reply to WingDinger (Reply #7)

Wed Feb 1, 2012, 04:59 PM

Feb 2012

What I was talking about is that adopting non-violence isn't like slipping on your favorite old shirt, to be taken off when it gets a little gamey. Non-violence requires a training, discipline and commitment at least equal to military indoctrination and training, hindered by the fact that our society elevates violence to the level of omnipotence. The fact that a lot of people fail in their resolve to forego violence is unsurprising, given all the forces arrayed against them, as well as the handy excuses proffered by their putative allies.

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Is this a picture of a violent person? Should this poisin any compassion for them? [View all] WingDinger Feb 2012 OP

You do bring up a good point. rhett o rick Feb 2012 #1

Calling those CHOICES to starve, withold meds, punish the poor simply the free market WingDinger Feb 2012 #3

When I said, "It's just capitalism." I was being facetious. nm rhett o rick Feb 2012 #14

Wasnt critisizing your point. WingDinger Feb 2012 #15

nonviolence REQUIRES copious numbers of victims in order to work.... mike_c Feb 2012 #2

+1 jberryhill Feb 2012 #4

Where did you get that "standard"? Arrests are expected. Even brutal treatment is expected. rhett o rick Feb 2012 #11

I didnt get that. Violent revolution is only viable to those presently stockpiling weapons{Rethugs} WingDinger Feb 2012 #13

Very true. Any good movement is able to divide itself into different groups -- those who are willing Brickbat Feb 2012 #9

It takes a village. To stop the pillage. WingDinger Feb 2012 #16

so very true undergroundpanther Feb 2012 #5

It requires more strength not to fight than to fight gratuitous Feb 2012 #6

But, will you dismiss out of hand any that fight with physicality, or their movement? WingDinger Feb 2012 #7

I wasn't talking about that at all gratuitous Feb 2012 #8

Well said. Robb Feb 2012 #17

Here's the problem with violent revolution WhoIsNumberNone Feb 2012 #10

Mass revolution is a pipe dream. WingDinger Feb 2012 #12