Jib 0 #1 December 22, 2004 So, is it more arrogant to think you should be listened to or to not listen to someone who thinks you should listen to them? -------------------------------------------------- the depth of his depravity sickens me. -- Jerry Falwell, People v. Larry Flynt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcd11235 0 #2 December 22, 2004 What if my country falls into both catagories? Is it doubly arrogant? Or is the scale logrithmic?Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #3 December 22, 2004 A country that doesn't listen to the rest of the world is ignorant but not necessarily arrogant.There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travman 6 #4 December 22, 2004 Umm... aren't they the same country ("the free world")? Or are we speaking hypothetically.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erroll 80 #5 December 22, 2004 QuoteA country that doesn't listen to the rest of the world is ignorant but not necessarily arrogant. A country that doesn't listen to the rest of the world because it thinks they are ignorant, is indeed arrogant. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #6 December 22, 2004 QuoteA country that doesn't listen to the rest of the world because it thinks they are ignorant, is indeed arrogant. Okay, but a country that doesn't listen to the rest of the world because they're scared of them is paranoia. You can throw a thousand "becauses" after that statement and come up with many other things of what it is.There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #7 December 22, 2004 Countries cann't be arrogant .... Only individual People can! (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasingBlueSky 0 #8 December 22, 2004 What about one that doesn't listen to the rest of the world but thinks the world should listen to them?_________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennedy 0 #9 December 22, 2004 Don't ruin a perfectly good America hating rant just to toss in some common sense! What kind of world citizen are you? witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #10 December 22, 2004 Te He - so sorry ... please return to the ranting ...... enjoy (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erroll 80 #11 December 23, 2004 QuoteQuoteA country that doesn't listen to the rest of the world because it thinks they are ignorant, is indeed arrogant. Okay, but a country that doesn't listen to the rest of the world because they're scared of them is paranoia. You can throw a thousand "becauses" after that statement and come up with many other things of what it is. Okey dokey. No because. Arrogance is often born out of ignorance? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #12 December 25, 2004 Actually, they are both the same question, no? EVERY country has dialogue with other nations - in one way or another. Perhaps you could offer a more detailed set of questions.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites