The ethics of a revolution

[Charles]

Originally Posted by abochudldi

penis advanatge

Go away, buddy.

The last thing this forum needs are bigger pricks.

Chas

[Dondilion]

One could argue that this was not done by a professional army and as such discipline was not as tight. What I cannot understand: You have ruled for 42 years and amassed multi million dollars and now it is apparent that the people who are armed and capable do not want you anymore. Why not take the money and go into exile. You are really dumb to allow it to come to this: out of a drain.
At least Baby Doc of Haiti went to France to continue his play boy life.

[merrylander]

Originally Posted by Dondilion

One could argue that this was not done by a professional army and as such discipline was not as tight. What I cannot understand: You have ruled for 42 years and amassed multi million dollars and now it is apparent that the people who are armed and capable do not want you anymore. Why not take the money and go into exile. You are really dumb to allow it to come to this: out of a drain.
At least Baby Doc of Haiti went to France to continue his play boy life.

Because (by his own admission) he was the "King of Kings". By the time you get your mind this decayed your actions bear no resemblance to rationality.

[piece-itpete]

Stuff like this always brings to mind the hotly disputed Churchill Death Squads in Germany after WW2.

Rings true to me....

I'm fine with those folks killing him. It was probably better than he deserved.

Pete

[Dondilion]

Originally Posted by piece-itpete

Stuff like this always brings to mind the hotly disputed Churchill Death Squads in Germany after WW2.


Pete

Although there is some dispute as to its credibility, I was not aware of this.

http://forum.axishistory.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=139325

[merrylander]

Originally Posted by Dondilion

Although there is some dispute as to its credibility, I was not aware of this.

http://forum.axishistory.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=139325

Gentlemen, you are aware that the internet is 1% factual 29% conjecture and 70% bullshit.

[bobabode]

Originally Posted by merrylander

Gentlemen, you are aware that the internet is 1% factual 29% conjecture and 70% bullshit.

You are too, too kind! Even the 1% is suspect and most of the 29% are parrots.

[piece-itpete]

Can I haz a cracker?



Pete

[Big_Bill]

Getting back to the topic of this thread, Ethics in a Revolution ?

Anyone that thinks there are Ethics in War or in a very personal Revolution, is deluded.

Attack, Defence and success are the desires and goals of war, and too accomplish this one does everything they can to survive!

Protest for change, rallies and hope are the desires of Revolution, and here also, one does everything they can do to survive !

With War, death of your enemy is your desired end, along with defeating your enemy.

Revolution, change of leadership is your desired end, along with the establishment of of a
new and better government !


However, governments seldom wish to surrender their cushy positions and power, so violence erupts as the government attempts to placate or disband the protesters. When the actions of the army, supporters, etc. becomes excessive, violence escalates, and a civil war ensues. Now you have very angry people that now each other fighting. Ethics are not found in a war ! So the final victory will end in the deaths of the loosing combatants, especially the leaders !

The death and destruction on one side or the other is required to protect against future revolutions. And only death will suffice.

Anyone believing in a peaceful revolution is deluded, and watching the events of the world from their Utopian tower in fantasyland.

The most peaceful revolutions come from the leaders that have seen the writing on the walls, and escaped to Sweden with the countries funds.

War is Hell, and should be ! It should make everyone think twice before starting one

Bill

[BlueStreak]

I'm going to sneak into your home and bust your exclamation point key, if you don't stop shouting at us.