Grand Lord of Funk Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 Might be a bit high brow for this lot but hey who's to say CN's not a place to learn.... http://www.foreignpolicy.com/story/cms.php?story_id=4877 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xoindotnler Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 (edited) Epic yes really. FIPO I would like to thanks my mom and dad.. Edited May 15, 2009 by xoindotnler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Moldavi Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 Wars, Guns and Votes is a very good read. I would suggest it to everyone. That being said, much of what you will learn from that excerpt is actually being utilized (and has been for years) on a much more specified scale within several alliances in the Cyberverse. The model is sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharaoh Bradshaw Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 Wars, Guns and Votes is a very good read. I would suggest it to everyone.That being said, much of what you will learn from that excerpt is actually being utilized (and has been for years) on a much more specified scale within several alliances in the Cyberverse. The model is sound. And by several alliances over the populace of Planet Bob in general. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Z Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 Heh, neo-realism sums up CN very well. Just take a look at the two quotes in my sig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unko Kalaikz Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 This is all common sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizardo Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 (edited) If you enjoyed that you'll probably enjoy In the Footsteps of Mr. Kurtz and Guns, Germs and Steel Nice to know I'm not the only one reading FP. Is it reasonable to say the political and social structure in the NPO contributed to the present circumstances? If so, how might that be changed for a more hopeful future? Edited May 17, 2009 by Lizardo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModusOperandi Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 And by several alliances over the populace of Planet Bob in general. This is really elementary stuff; you think its highbrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleda Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 I prefer the Gengis Khan or Attilla the Hun approach myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizardo Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 (edited) Kind of like this approach?: "Oh people, know that you have commited great sins. If you ask me what proof I have for these words, I say it is because I am the punishment of God. If you had not commited great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you." - G.K. "The greatest pleasure is to vanquish your enemies and chase them before you, to rob them of their wealth and see those dear to them bathed in tears, to ride their horses and clasp to your bosom their wives and daughters." - G.K. & “It is not sufficient that I suceed - all others must fail.” -G.K. -------- I generally prefer the Ben Franklin approach.: “Do good to your friends to keep them, to your enemies to win them.” Edited May 17, 2009 by Lizardo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleda Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 yup , I'll stick with gengis , the man got results !! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandonman Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 (edited) Those Genghis Khan quotes are epic. He now takes the cake as being the second greatest conqueror to ever live. Alexander the Great still holds first. ;P This dictator handbook could prove useful for my plots of world domination I will implement someday... I just need a few million dollars to raise my initial army, and then, the plan will go flawlessly! HAHAHAHAHAHA!... Er, revealed too much. Edited May 17, 2009 by brandonman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizardo Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 (edited) ... He now takes the cake as being the second greatest conqueror to ever live. Alexander the Great still ... Alex did good for his short time but left little behind. His family was murdered and the 'empire' divided amongst his generals. GK on the other hand took quit a lot of those wives and daughters to bosom and a significant number of the worlds people today have his genes. The good old days when you knew what you were fighting for. His Empire lasted several generations. Edited May 18, 2009 by Lizardo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xiphosis Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 Worse still, reform might be dangerous. My “friends,” the parasitic sycophants with whom I have surrounded myself, might not put up with it: They might decide to replace me in a palace coup. They would probably dress it up to the outside world as “reform”! Evokes fond memories of past AP threads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Lord of Funk Posted May 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 This is really elementary stuff; you think its highbrow I was referring to it being highbrow for the majority of the cretins like yourself that inhabit CN. I myself am so highbrow that I read the periodic table every morning as I enjoy my latte out of a ridiculously little cup (with pinky fully extended). Now I’m off to hunt albino tigers on the back of my cloned dinosaur and a “freaking laser beam”. Tata Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frocony Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 nice who knows who might use it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchh Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 I'm surprised nobody has mentioned The Prince yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty McFly Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 I'm surprised nobody has mentioned The Prince yet The NPO broke the "no mercenaries" rule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orkules Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 I was referring to it being highbrow for the majority of the cretins like yourself that inhabit CN. I myself am so highbrow that I read the periodic table every morning as I enjoy my latte out of a ridiculously little cup (with pinky fully extended). Now I’m off to hunt albino tigers on the back of my cloned dinosaur and a “freaking laser beam”. Tata I like you. I also like this article. Kudos my good sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRexx Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 (edited) I'm surprised nobody has mentioned The Prince yet I'd also recommend Mandragola by Machiavelli along with The Prince. Read The Prince for the theory, then read Mandragola as a case study. Fun book in terms of gender roles, dirty hands and the question of who exactly is playing who. A lot of more modern 'real politics' books read like version of the The Prince that have been updated for modern political systems, ways of waging war, etc. Also if we're suggesting books for the summer I'd strongly suggest Don Herzog's book Cunning. It is a fun little thought provoking text on the mentalities people and the inherent weaknesses of political theories. If you really want to suffer, get your hands on some Kant. I'd suggest some hard liquor to go with it. Edited May 21, 2009 by CRex of Gulo Gulo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewYinzer Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 I love when real politics applies to CN. This guide proved a good read. Grand Lord of Funk, I salute you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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