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In view of this rather poor record of ending genocide, the question needs to be asked why the "genocide studies" paradigm cannot predict and prevent genocides with any accuracy and reliability. The paradigm of "genocide studies," as currently constituted in North America in particular, has both strengths and limitations. While the moral fervor and public activism is admirable and salutary, the paradigm appears blind to its own implication in imperial projects that are themselves as much part of the problem as they are part of the solution. The US government called Darfur a genocide to appease domestic lobbies, and because the statement cost it nothing. Darfur will end when it suits the great powers that have a stake in the region. – Dirk Moses
Originally posted by SuperSlovak
I believe MOST people are educated enough to avoid genocide.
Originally posted by Jinni
Originally posted by SuperSlovak
I believe MOST people are educated enough to avoid genocide.
You must not be aware of what is going on in the world today then?
Or does genocide only count when it happens to non-black \ non-asian \ non-muslim. Forget about Rwanda, Palestine-Afghanistan and the white blond hair blue eyed muslims of Bosnia.
Genocide is a regular occurrence and the mindless stupidity, racism and hatred perpetrated by the sheep masses will always guarantee that it will happen again.
[edit on 17-1-2010 by Jinni]
6. "Victims are identified and separated out because of their ethnic or religious identity..." "At this stage, a Genocide Emergency must be declared.
7. Extermination "It is "extermination" to the killers because they do not believe their victims to be fully human." "At this stage, only rapid and overwhelming armed intervention can stop genocide. Real safe areas or refugee escape corridors should be established with heavily armed international protection."
8.Denial "The perpetrators... deny that they committed any crimes..."
Originally posted by Magnum007
I'm not sure we should mix the abortion of convenience issue with genocide...
Genocide is always genocide in retrospect, but usually not at the time it's taking place.
Originally posted by SuperSlovak
I believe MOST people are educated enough to avoid genocide.