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[Nubclear]

Originally posted by Saras


Tolerance for what? Reminding me of a regime that killed 5% of my nation? Sorry, prijatel, nepoluchish.

Hey, sometimes German flags remind me of the Third Reich (the same one that killed MANY MANY soviets...If memory serves, more soviets died in the great patriotic war than any other group. HMM....) Yet, I still tolerate it.

Try to tell our Israeli friends on this board to tolerate swastikas

Speaking of which...Didn't germany murder many Jews in Lithuania with the support of ethnic lithuanians? That just suddenly popped into mind....

In other words: Lithuanians aren't completly innocent of blood either. Sorry to tell you.

Oh, and yes I encourage tolerance for each others practices and any symbols they choose to put up. Even if it is the swastika, I encourage Israelis to put up with it. Same for anyone who has a beef with the shield of david.

[Frankychan]

Originally posted by The Vagabond


Does being pro-Hive make you pro-NATO or anti-NATO?

Hmmmm, any pro-Hiver is 100% good in my book. I dunno about which side of NATO being pro-Hive would be on....

[Frankychan]

I was wondering when you (Tassadar) where gonna find this thread.

What I don't understand is why people still think Russia is a threat? It's that stupid Cold War mentality that is preventing us from improving our relations. Russia has its own problems to deal with and I highly doubt taking any Balkan nation is anywhere near Russia's "To Do List".

I just don't see how people can still think Russia is some sort of threat and is gonna invade anyone. The only threat Russia has is it's economic situation. They are being forced to sell their military equipment to get income and this equipment is going to who-knows-where.

Russia isn't a threat foo!

[Saras]

I consider people that sport swastikas and take them seriously idiots and nazis and will NOT tolerate them. Same goes for any other paraphernalia of murderous regimes. It's not the symbols, it's what people use them for.

Why do you have this flag as your avatar, then?

[Nubclear]

Originally posted by Saras
I consider people that sport swastikas and take them seriously idiots and nazis and will NOT tolerate them. Same goes for any other paraphernalia of murderous regimes. It's not the symbols, it's what people use them for.

Well, intolerant people are usually what cause violence. Muslim and Hindus arent tolerating each other over in Pakistan/India, and...thats causing the deaths of many people. So thats why I take the stance of tolerance and peace

Why do you have this flag as your avatar, then?

Support of communism! If you wish, I can zoom in on the hammer and sickle (a long time communist symbol) to make it look a little less soviet flagish.

[Saras]

You see, Nazis don't tolerate others.

NO TOLERANCE FOR THE INTOLERANT!

And if you support the sort of Communism that was in the USSR then you're no better than a common nazi.

[Nubclear]

Originally posted by Saras
You see, Nazis don't tolerate others.

NO TOLERANCE FOR THE INTOLERANT!

That leads to violence, wars, and many deaths. I think everyone knows that. Plus....are you calling me intolerant? I'm tolerating you, it is you who isnt tolerating me.

And if you support the sort of Communism that was in the USSR then you're no better than a common nazi.

No, I dont support the communism of the USSR. I support communism, and the one practiced by the USSR was deplorable just as is the one practiced by the PRC. However, it is a symbol of communism so I choose to fly it. That is my right, is it not?

Also, some of my friends DO support the USSR communism and thats OK too. I dont believe in it, but thats just my belief. They have theirs, I have mine, and we both coexist on this earth side by side in peace.

[Saras]

Man, you're a hippie !

[Saras]

--"That leads to violence, wars, and many deaths. I think everyone knows that."

Mmmm. Neville Chamberlain?

[Frankychan]

Originally posted by Saras
You see, Nazis don't tolerate others.

NO TOLERANCE FOR THE INTOLERANT!

And if you support the sort of Communism that was in the USSR then you're no better than a common nazi.

I'd hate to burst your bubble, but it does seem quite hypocritical for you to say this when you are intolerant of communistic ideals.

Guys, try to maintain composure or else Ming, rah, or MtG is gonna close this thread.

[Nubclear]

Originally posted by Saras
--"That leads to violence, wars, and many deaths. I think everyone knows that."

Mmmm. Neville Chamberlain?

Hmmm....Adolf Hitler? The man who caused the most number of deaths in a war in human history? (although that can possibly be attributed, of course, to more people being avaible to kill...) Hitler didnt tolerate others.

Tolerance is usually better than non-tolerance. Less deaths occour. Also, if memory serves..he did try to avoid war did he not?

[Saras]

--"I'd hate to burst your bubble, but it does seem quite hypocritical for you to say this when you are intolerant of communistic ideals."

Communistic ideals are intolerant of capitalists

[Sonic]

Tassadar, Stalin killed more than Hitler and Mao killed the most. Somehow currently it is thought exacly opposite - that Hitler was the worst, then Stalin and then Mao.

Also, Tassadar, history seriously shown you (I mean Russia, not exacly you) can't be trusted and although many Lithuanians has nothing against Russian culture, Russian politics is still being hated.

Remember, you (by "you" I always mean Russia) not only occupied us for once, but for twice (thrice if counting the first SU occupation at start of WW2) and jointly for about 200 years. Also, you killed many Lithuanians and exiled much more. You filled our land with Russians. You forbidden to use our flags and even language (in first occupation). And you expect us to respect you? Never...

[Saras]

Augustinai, neperlenk lazdos

[DanS]

Personally, I'm happy to see referendums and the like. Even if some don't end up joining, the remainder will be more dedicated to the alliance.

Re the cost, yes, it will probably cost a bit more to be in the alliance v. not in the alliance, even if the payments are steadier. On the other hand, the increase in security is extreme and permanent.