Should the citizens of a country share in the responsibility of the actions of their government abroad?
Should the citizens of a country share in the responsibility of the actions of their government abroad?
No everyone should blame everything that happens on someone else :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally posted by simonm
Should the citizens of a country share in the responsibility of the actions of their government abroad?
only if they are germanQuote:
Originally posted by simonm
Should the citizens of a country share in the responsibility of the actions of their government abroad?
ve ver only following zer orders :pQuote:
Originally posted by Gaffer
only if they are german
opps wrong nationality:p
only if they are germanQuote:
Originally posted by simonm
Should the citizens of a country share in the responsibility of the actions of their government abroad?
Whether we want to be or not, we are a part of what makes up our country, but I'm not sure how much responsibility for apologies rests on the individual.
I mean Bush is a moron and I didn't vote for him, but I'm a part of the system that got him elected. So when he wastes billions of dollars chasing one guy who he'll never catch and ends up making us all look like *******s, I guess I'm a part of that too. But I'm not going to apologize to the rest of the world for it because I've been against it all along. That is I'm against chasing after Bin Laden individually having no clue what we're doing. I'm not against stepping up actions against terrorists in general.
of course he is a moron. If he was any smart, would he be taking part in charity walks and bake sales when his country needs his (although very limited) mental capacity directed at advancing the war at ALL? I don't believe he has spent 15 consecutive minutes in the war room.
I don't think that makes a difference. A president doesn't need to be a general. GWB in the war room would be like the janitor telling you how to write code.Quote:
Originally posted by snakeeyes1000
I don't believe he has spent 15 consecutive minutes in the war room.
I think that in a democracy, the people share more of a responsibility for their government's actions than those living in a dictatorship.
I think that those of us who live in a democracy should give more thought to our government's actions abroad. Afterall, they are acting on your society's collective behalf.
Unless you're an Aussie ...
I've thought about it. What now?Quote:
Originally posted by simonm
I think that in a democracy, the people share more of a responsibility for their government's actions than those living in a dictatorship.
I think that those of us who live in a democracy should give more thought to our government's actions abroad. Afterall, they are acting on your society's collective behalf.
*tumbleweed*
Think about it some more...
People do share a responsibility for their government's actions, but past actions? I'd say no to that one.Quote:
Originally posted by simonm
I think that in a democracy, the people share more of a responsibility for their government's actions than those living in a dictatorship.
They're acting on their own will, we just voted them into power. And it's their job to convince everyone that they're acting on our behalf, whether we agree or not.Quote:
I think that those of us who live in a democracy should give more thought to our government's actions abroad. Afterall, they are acting on your society's collective behalf.
The pig on Big Brother is allowed to vote.
Am I supposed to take some responsibility for the actions of a government that can be elected by numpties like that.
For Gods Sake! even my wife is allowed to vote.
They act on your behalf and whether you like it or not, you will be tarnished by it if their actions are bad. When you go abroad, you will have to face attitudes of people that have been shaped by your governments actions.Quote:
They're acting on their own will, we just voted them into power. And it's their job to convince everyone that they're acting on our behalf, whether we agree or not.
Damn ! I really need to learn that sarcasm thingy ...Quote:
Originally posted by GlenW
The pig on Big Brother is allowed to vote.
Am I supposed to take some responsibility for the actions of a government that can be elected by numpties like that.
For Gods Sake! even my wife is allowed to vote.
I just know Mrs W is going to look in here and find what I said.
Oh well, no procreation practice for me tonight.:(
Bummer ( :rolleyes: ) !
Thats a possibility I suppose.;)Quote:
Originally posted by Wally Pipp
Bummer ( :rolleyes: ) !
:D
Damn liberals giving the women the vote................. look at the trouble it's caused. Every Aussie woman thinks John Howard is a stud muffin, and he gets elected. Thank god Jamman isn't an aussie, he would be president by now....Quote:
Originally posted by GlenW
The pig on Big Brother is allowed to vote.
Am I supposed to take some responsibility for the actions of a government that can be elected by numpties like that.
For Gods Sake! even my wife is allowed to vote.
Hey ! I'm an Aussie (well, sort of anyway) ! Why not elect me ?
Sorry Wally or should that be Wal, you failed the stud muffin test...Quote:
Originally posted by Wally Pipp
Hey ! I'm an Aussie (well, sort of anyway) ! Why not elect me ?
blast ! I knew that my clean criminal record would hold me back :(
Trying to cut a rumour off before it gets started...
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