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In reply to the discussion: im curious to know [View all]discntnt_irny_srcsm
(18,593 posts)57. I submit that the very nature of asymmetrical warfare includes that any instance is successful.
Resistance is the natural enemy of tyranny. The idea of restricting the tools of resistance due to some doubt about qualifying resistance efforts as successful is best described as a brain-fart.
In the words of W. Churchill:
"If you will not fight for right when you can easily win without blood shed; if you will not fight when your victory is sure and not too costly; you may come to the moment when you will have to fight with all the odds against you and only a precarious chance of survival. There may even be a worse case. You may have to fight when there is no hope of victory, because it is better to perish than to live as slaves."
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"Bazooka" is an archaic term, and general used only by those with limited knowledge and ....
Marengo
Apr 2017
#26
Essentially my reaction towards someone who uses "bazooka". It is however useful in the sense...
Marengo
Apr 2017
#37
Ridiculous. On the contrary, it weakens you argument. Please do continue using the term though
Marengo
Apr 2017
#41
I noticed you haven't responded to any posts on asymmetrical warfare in this thread...
Marengo
Apr 2017
#50
What are your qualifications for accurately assessing who can or cannot successfully engage...
Marengo
Apr 2017
#55
I submit that the very nature of asymmetrical warfare includes that any instance is successful.
discntnt_irny_srcsm
Apr 2017
#57
Still very curious to know what qualifies you to accurately determine who may, or may not,...
Marengo
Apr 2017
#59
"(Y)our/our peashooters will be worthless" Ahem. Just last week in Afghanistan:
friendly_iconoclast
Apr 2017
#32
The common 18th century definition of "free state" could indicate either for or against...
Marengo
Apr 2017
#25
Not changing. It is written they that live by the sword shall die by the sword.
caroldansen
Apr 2017
#4
re: "It is written they that live by the sword shall die by the sword."
discntnt_irny_srcsm
Apr 2017
#8