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Originally posted by Throbber
reply to post by IchiNiSan
I suppose that would depend on the level of trust we're talking about - obviously those who trust others blindly lack maturity.
As you may not have noticed, i do infact sincerely doubt that the majority of Chinese people have been brainwashed, HOWEVER - i do believe that certain Chinese citizens (in positions of power) have been.
Perhaps by convincing them that their actions are integral to the continuation of the Chinese state or something equally as emotionally driven.
By the way, i think you may have misunderstood my meaning of moral indulgence, as in; Creating your own individual sense of morals that works in your favour.
My understanding of the term serves to explain why people who live their lives in a state of pure greed can get some sleep at night.
Some would refer to that as Ethics, but the difference is subtle.
I still fail to understand why it is so nessecary to attack the Dalai Lama over the protests when in reality it would seem he has had very little involvement with the actions, what with him being exiled and all...
Originally posted by Throbber
I do infact recall passages in one of the DL's Books where he bids the reader not to trust him absolutely, and asks the reader to find out for themselves how it is best to follow buddhism.
It would seem he is trying to avoid the image of a spiritual leader altogether.
I realise that this does infact make him all the more suspicious to a cynical mind, but from what i can see, what the man speaks is noteworthy to say the least.
I'll tell you what, if you can explain to me, specifically, what precisely is wrong with the people who are rioting and protesting in Tibet and why THEY should stop doing it, i'll believe in you and i'll trust that you are on the right track.
Otherwise, all i see is rhetoric mumblings using the DL as a method of damning the political actions of those - in some cases fighting for their lives - on the ground in Tibet.
Originally posted by Witness2008
The world wants china out of Tibet, so your fight is now with the world.
Witness 2008 said:
Chinas crack down on Tibet and the world press has brought a shinning light into all the dark corners where the PRC hides its sins.
Ichinisan said:
Thou who are protesting, rioting, looting and violently beating and killing of innocents in name of a supposedly non-violent-holy-man should stop anytime. One eyewitness record of a tourist said it all. "I agree that the Tibetans have their own culture, but I can't agree with what people did.
China White said:
I don't see any governments doing that?. I only see a group of feeble minded PAID propagandist
Originally posted by crazyboy0
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So,it appears that many people abroad have been cheated by Dalai.
Many people like you actually know nothing about Dlai and Tibet.What you always clamor is just "freedom".Please don't be so babyish,or pretend to be babyish!Keep your head clear.
Originally posted by sy.gunson
I have an IQ of 140
and every time I shoot you down in flames with facts
People who say Tibet has always been part of China are those who spread falsehoods and lies.
Originally posted by sy.gunson
You went on ichinisan to suggest the real reason behind the riots was dissatisfaction over economic hardship. So you admit then that Tibetans do not share in the prosperity of the Han in Tibet do you ?
Originally posted by Witness2008
Does it seem that your wonderful sounds have gone very far on the internet?
Originally posted by Witness2008
After several days here with little to no success in your arguments leaves me to question who the slow one is.
Originally posted by IchiNiSan
You really miss the essence of these forums.
Originally posted by Witness2008
heavy debate
You dodge the real questions
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