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Ya. But people seem to not realize this for some reason. History provides evidence.
Fri Jun 27 2025 02:22:46 UTC from IGnatius T FoobarI guess this is what negotiations look like in the ME. I sure is an
expensive way to do it, though.
In the islamic world, negotiating at all is perceived as weakness.
In the islamic world, negotiating at all is perceived as weakness.
It depends on the context. Sometimes you are expected to negotiate even when there is one possible outcome and you know it and the other guy knows it, but it is very, very bad form not to pretend you are negotiating.
This applies to marketplaces. Try buying clothes at a street market and tell the merchant "Ok, we both know this is worth X. You know it is worth X, I know it is worth X, so why not just sell it for X to me instead of playing the whole haggle theatre and wasting time?" Tell me what happens to you, I wanna hear it.
I hear things have calmed down for our friends out east. I hope that continues, but i doubt it, the enemy will never change.
"Death to the infidels" is all one needs to know about them.
If history is any indication, when islamists take over a place, they immediately erase its history, artwork, language, anything that does not directly serve the new order. It is ... somewhat brutal.
While i dont agree with doing that, to be fair it sounds like a lot of radical oppressive religions over the centuries.. ( and most governments, especially Communist ones )
Sat Jul 05 2025 22:31:20 UTC from IGnatius T Foobar"Death to the infidels" is all one needs to know about them.
If history is any indication, when islamists take over a place, they immediately erase its history, artwork, language, anything that does not directly serve the new order. It is ... somewhat brutal.
So Trump is going to send weapons to Ukraine. At this point I don't blame him; he tried to a peace deal and Russia spat in his face.
There is profit in war. Especially proxy wars. I'm sure his buddies are thrilled. In fact, i bet they told him to do it. "we need the cash due to your tariff war"
Just like there is profit in CCP computer hardware.
Fri Jul 11 2025 21:04:44 UTC from SouthernComputerGeekSo Trump is going to send weapons to Ukraine. At this point I don't blame him; he tried to a peace deal and Russia spat in his face.
And there always will be as long as people with your retarded beliefs on trade have influence on the government.
Fri Jul 11 2025 21:09:37 UTC from Nurb432Just like there is profit in CCP computer hardware.
Once again. Proving my point. Cant just have a normal discussion, can you?
Fri Jul 11 2025 21:27:42 UTC from SouthernComputerGeekAnd there always will be as long as people with your retarded beliefs on trade have influence on the government.
Fri Jul 11 2025 21:09:37 UTC from Nurb432Just like there is profit in CCP computer hardware.
You're the one who brought up ccp computer hardware again.
Fri Jul 11 2025 21:36:31 UTC from Nurb432Once again. Proving my point. Cant just have a normal discussion, can you?
Fri Jul 11 2025 21:27:42 UTC from SouthernComputerGeekAnd there always will be as long as people with your retarded beliefs on trade have influence on the government.
Fri Jul 11 2025 21:09:37 UTC from Nurb432Just like there is profit in CCP computer hardware.
Yes. in the context of profit. Which was core of subject of my post. Profit.
Fri Jul 11 2025 22:43:24 UTC from SouthernComputerGeekYou're the one who brought up ccp computer hardware again.