Watch4Snakes Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 Getting away from the border situation and back to Middle East diplomacy.Has anyone ever read the book "The Ugly American"? It deals with the United States' failed efforts to "win over the hearts" of the people of Southeast Asia during the 1950's and early-60's. Though it was a work of fiction - loosely based on actual people and situations - the authors all but predicted the fall of Saigon that would occur nearly two decades AFTER the book was published.The book did emphasize how the Soviet Union, unlike America, was very successful in their campaign (evidenced by the success of the spread of communism in that corner of the world in the 20th Century).Should we focus on a stronger relationship with Russia, with the ulterior motive of learning how to better win over the people of the Middle East? (Can you imagine it....the U.S. and Russia working for COMMOM AIMS in the Arab world...politically speaking.) The Bear to the East apparently knows something we don't. And I'm not sure if our government has learned from its failed diplomacy over the past 40 years.However, looking at how the nations stand opposed time and again in the Security Council....It's a bit cliched to speak of such things. Or sound like some plot device from a bad Hollywood movie. Yet maybe we should ask our old "nemesis" for help. Can the Bear help the Eagle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmainguy Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 Getting away from the border situation and back to Middle East diplomacy.Has anyone ever read the book "The Ugly American"? It deals with the United States' failed efforts to "win over the hearts" of the people of Southeast Asia during the 1950's and early-60's. Though it was a work of fiction - loosely based on actual people and situations - the authors all but predicted the fall of Saigon that would occur nearly two decades AFTER the book was published.The book did emphasize how the Soviet Union, unlike America, was very successful in their campaign (evidenced by the success of the spread of communism in that corner of the world in the 20th Century).Should we focus on a stronger relationship with Russia, with the ulterior motive of learning how to better win over the people of the Middle East? (Can you imagine it....the U.S. and Russia working for COMMOM AIMS in the Arab world...politically speaking.) The Bear to the East apparently knows something we don't. And I'm not sure if our government has learned from its failed diplomacy over the past 40 years.However, looking at how the nations stand opposed time and again in the Security Council....It's a bit cliched to speak of such things. Or sound like some plot device from a bad Hollywood movie. Yet maybe we should ask our old "nemesis" for help. Can the Bear help the Eagle?What you have posted has no relation to european political cartoons. Maybe you could begin a new thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston1stWordOnTheMoon Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 What you have posted has no relation to european political cartoons. Maybe you could begin a new thread? I think that poster should start a new thread....i have much to say about the proposed love affair between the bear and the eagle :) :) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 I moved the posts into a new topic. Just ask the mods - that's what we're here for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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