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originally posted by: alldaylong
The days of The U.S. trying to dictate to others are now a thing of the past.
originally posted by: alldaylong
Oh dear what a shame. As the saying goes " Competition Can Only Be A Good Thing" The days of The U.S. trying to dictate to others are now a thing of the past.
Reminds me of the recent article of the new Chinese Aircraft Carriers, and The U.S. asking why China needs them.
If the world has learned anything in the last decade is that China don't give a toss for "world hunger".
originally posted by: DISRAELI
Napoleon was right.
Nation of shopkeepers.
Of course the economic factor is going to be a powerful motive.
(Obama can't complain, though. He's the one who insists that there isn't a Special Relationship.)
originally posted by: alldaylong
One wonders what type of " Persuasion " was used.
originally posted by: paraphi
originally posted by: alldaylong
One wonders what type of " Persuasion " was used.
It's called diplomacy. Persuasion is not dictating. Dictating involves no persuasion.
originally posted by: paraphi
originally posted by: alldaylong
One wonders what type of " Persuasion " was used.
It's called diplomacy. Persuasion is not dictating. Dictating involves no persuasion.
To influence is to use the capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others
originally posted by: Korg Trinity
originally posted by: paraphi
originally posted by: alldaylong
One wonders what type of " Persuasion " was used.
It's called diplomacy. Persuasion is not dictating. Dictating involves no persuasion.
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I'm going to give you a choice.... you either do (A) freely and willingly or you do (B) refuse to do (A). If you choose (B) We will do (X) that will harm you economically or political.
Is this the face of Persuasion?? or is this the face of Dictation??
originally posted by: Korg Trinity
originally posted by: DISRAELI
Napoleon was right.
Nation of shopkeepers.
Of course the economic factor is going to be a powerful motive.
(Obama can't complain, though. He's the one who insists that there isn't a Special Relationship.)
This always makes me laugh.
Not a special relationship?
Whether the British admit it or not, we hold the same values and principles and standards dear to our hearts. Not to mention the history.... That makes us Brothers and Sisters in my book.
originally posted by: CharlieSpeirs
originally posted by: Korg Trinity
originally posted by: DISRAELI
Napoleon was right.
Nation of shopkeepers.
Of course the economic factor is going to be a powerful motive.
(Obama can't complain, though. He's the one who insists that there isn't a Special Relationship.)
This always makes me laugh.
Not a special relationship?
Whether the British admit it or not, we hold the same values and principles and standards dear to our hearts. Not to mention the history.... That makes us Brothers and Sisters in my book.
With respect, we hold some of the same values and principles...
There is a few we don't...
Case in point, the OP...
ie We differ on some Governmental issues...
Societal/Citizenry issues, there are more than a few I could list, but that'd be a thread drift.
originally posted by: Korg Trinity
originally posted by: CharlieSpeirs
originally posted by: Korg Trinity
originally posted by: DISRAELI
Napoleon was right.
Nation of shopkeepers.
Of course the economic factor is going to be a powerful motive.
(Obama can't complain, though. He's the one who insists that there isn't a Special Relationship.)
This always makes me laugh.
Not a special relationship?
Whether the British admit it or not, we hold the same values and principles and standards dear to our hearts. Not to mention the history.... That makes us Brothers and Sisters in my book.
With respect, we hold some of the same values and principles...
There is a few we don't...
Case in point, the OP...
ie We differ on some Governmental issues...
Societal/Citizenry issues, there are more than a few I could list, but that'd be a thread drift.
" One nation indivisible, with liberty and justice for all"
Sounds like Both America and the UK to me.....
originally posted by: Korg Trinity
The UK is on the cusp of becoming THE economic power in Europe. It has managed to do this in spite of attempts by the EU (Germany) to prevent it.
The US could do well to take note of how the UK have managed to attain such a position, and be thankful that we are allies!
Korg.
originally posted by: Korg Trinity
This always makes me laugh.
Not a special relationship?
Whether the British admit it or not, we hold the same values and principles and standards dear to our hearts. Not to mention the history.... That makes us Brothers and Sisters in my book.
originally posted by: smurfy
originally posted by: Korg Trinity
This always makes me laugh.
Not a special relationship?
Whether the British admit it or not, we hold the same values and principles and standards dear to our hearts. Not to mention the history.... That makes us Brothers and Sisters in my book.
The British and American people at large may have similar values, but that's not much to do with their governments..and it's beginning to show over the last decade and more.