When you negotiate it is vital to understand your opponent at the table, especially in politics, in diplomacy! All this is actually an age-old knowledge and even wisdom to use. To recall, even look it up, where necessary.
What is the logic of this war…? For over 11 years now, with a lot of public attention small step by small step a nation like the Ukraine is supposed to be conquered…? By a country like Russia…? Slowly? – Seriously?
When you look at the map of current member states below, the parts of the world that are not intended or even actual members, the first thing striking the eye of the beholder is the relation towards Russia of member states…
Would anyone stay dumb when there is a pretty obvious encroaching of powers – and a constant threat, right outside the door, as it were?
One more reason to take each other seriously at last! Not just behind the scenes, but in front of cameras too.
To let people suffer and kill them day after day, just for the obvious reason that some people rather stay greedy, and in power by selling weapons, forcing deals, in order to make more money after scaring people out of their wits… is just cruel; also a clear sign of priorities!
There are societies with more freedom and more peace on the inside than Russia at the moment, no doubt about it!
But war?
It’s wrong.
Whatever your colour, creed or conviction you are not supposed to either kill, torture or bother other people! Period!
War is not a destiny! It’s not an accident! And it’s not a chance occurrence on a rainy Sunday…!
Start thinking – and properly. Start getting counselling and stop this madness! It has gone on far too long!
Author’s Note:
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- “Device” can be used in several connotations, not to say meanings. One, according to Oxford and Cambridge dictionaries, is this:
“a method that is used to produce a particular effect“ - Not everyone will find my way to reason apparent. Not everyone can connect easily to my conviction that war is bad. Should be avoided. Look into history. Or try a recent German publication by an archeology professor of high standing: “Die Evolution der Gewalt“
- Additionally, using the form of addressing people in a sort of letter personally, online (or in print in former times), is one particular genre – or type of text.
- I am grateful that I live in a country where opinion is still free…
- “Device” can be used in several connotations, not to say meanings. One, according to Oxford and Cambridge dictionaries, is this: