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Was the Civil War in Rwanda really so bad?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by SamFisher, May 12, 2006.

  1. SamFisher

    SamFisher Contributing Member

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    After all, they had lots of people, scarce resources, and tons of machetes. In the long run culling the population a bit might not be such a bad thing.
     
  2. MadMax

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    sincerely,


    Jonathan Swift

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  3. CreepyFloyd

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    this is something that makes you say hmmmmm

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  4. SamFisher

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    I would think there would be at least one prominent civil warrior who agrees with me. :(
     
  5. vlaurelio

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    do they have oil there in rwanda? or anything we can exploit/make money from?
     
  6. nyquil82

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    When you think about it, getting raped isn't so bad because you can learn from your mistakes and then reconcile and become a stronger person.
     
  7. SamFisher

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    Plus the local artificial limb industry got a big boost.
     
  8. rimbaud

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    Dear Mr. Swift,

    I could kick your ass.

    Love,

    Thomas Malthus

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  9. gwayneco

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    Worked out pretty well for Bill Clinton and the UN.
     
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    Blimey! It's Gwayneco! Thar she blows!!!

    ;) :D
     
  11. glynch

    glynch Contributing Member

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    Sometimes you just have to out a little civil tension between competing interest groups on the road to democracy.
     
  12. gwayneco

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    Clinto suffered no bad poll results from it, and the UN still enjoys support from those who value multilateralism over results.
     
  13. MadMax

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    i could pretend that i don't need to google him to remember who he was. but instead i'll just tell you. i can't remember who he was.

    swift is irish, though. :)
     
  14. SamFisher

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    Malthus was an inspirational, uplifting figure.
     
  15. MadMax

    MadMax Contributing Member

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    yeah...i just wikipediaed him. it's nothing of the sexual nature, i assure you. yeah, i assure you.
     
  16. rimbaud

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    I am shocked that a lawyer does not have Malthusian theory fully memorized.
     
  17. FranchiseBlade

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    There is always room for more Fletch references on this board. Now that you got me thinking, I am really disappointed that when I was looking for condo's or townhomes to buy recently that I didn't use the "Hopalong Cassidy killed himself here... weird thing... bow and arrow" It would have been the perfect time.
     
  18. Zion

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    You are joking right? I don't see a smiley
     
  19. glynch

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    What is so wrong with civil wars?
    We had one and look how perfect we turned out. I say yes for civil war.

    Think about it.
     
  20. Oski2005

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    Yes, didn't you see the thread about how a civil war in iraq might not be a bad thing?
     

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