tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441758389977123332.post1579626699466914742..comments2023-06-17T07:51:21.039-06:00Comments on Critical Communication Re-Imagined: We care about others, is that bad?Gideon Burtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08282494104976426309noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441758389977123332.post-64859172748283185222016-03-03T22:51:37.331-07:002016-03-03T22:51:37.331-07:00I completely agree with your point that the United...I completely agree with your point that the United States is becoming involved in conflicts it doesn't understand! I think that there have been powerful examples over the years of what happens when we get in over our heads. It reminds me of the points made in the book "A Republic, Not an Empire" by Patrick J. Buchanan which talks about the dangers of seeking to become the leader of a global hegemony of "the free world". Great post Mazer Rackhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12183506197637192771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441758389977123332.post-59649679817091508592016-03-01T23:13:39.733-07:002016-03-01T23:13:39.733-07:00Not sure if you've served a mission Jolene, bu...Not sure if you've served a mission Jolene, but all that kept coming back to me while reading your post is the phrase, "teach people, not lessons". If America had taken just a little more time to understand the true need behind each of these countries, and cater to them that way instead of trying to fit a square into a triangle mold, things could've ended up quite differently for each of these countries we have touched. So, I feel like a solid direction America should head in is one that applies great principles to fit the needs and people of other nations instead of forcing them into something that works for America. Love your post! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01893843320499967730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441758389977123332.post-68298180486183428582016-03-01T22:22:16.997-07:002016-03-01T22:22:16.997-07:00Loved the historical parallels. Its interesting ho...Loved the historical parallels. Its interesting how patriotism can really affect the way we view the rest of the world. Sometimes we think that we are the solution to every problem. This is a very narrow minded way of thinking. You acknowledge that we live in a global world but we do not rule it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17772575410117278300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441758389977123332.post-56609765247074222642016-03-01T19:57:09.434-07:002016-03-01T19:57:09.434-07:00"Misunderstanding brings conflicts." Wha..."Misunderstanding brings conflicts." What a powerful idea captured in such a simple phrase! Reading your post helped me to realize that in order to be a qualified inheritor of this world, I need to educate myself (therefore minimizing my own misunderstandings).Katelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15353626664653018302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441758389977123332.post-55917913387585374022016-03-01T19:03:46.411-07:002016-03-01T19:03:46.411-07:00I think as time goes on, these country and world p...I think as time goes on, these country and world problems have been getting more and more drastic. I myself am guilty of not paying attention to a lot of what is going on in the world, and am caught up in that little bubble that you were talking about, sometimes waiting for other people to pop it for me instead of myself. After reading your post, I realized that I need to be more aware of what the world is going through, and the impact that I as an individual can make.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16227578355025267954noreply@blogger.com