Just wait until Iran gets its nukes. Then the evening news will get really interesting. What’s the term for that again? Oh, I remember its called a-r-m-a-g-e-d-d-o-n.
This was originally printed on December 7th, 1983. It is a little sad that in 26 years the world has changed so little that this can still be overwhelmingly relevant.
And therein lies part of our problem. War/violence as entertainment dulls our sense of offense and outrage. We become conditioned to the idea that bloodshed is “normal” and acceptable. There are bigger contributors, certainly, but perhaps if we didn’t wallow in testosterone-driven violence for “fun”, we might develop into a species that would find another way to settle our disputes. I’m just saying….
*It is a little sad that in 26 years the world has changed so little that this can still be overwhelmingly relevant. *
Sigh, the more things change, the more they stay the same.
Insert my fav 60s quote here: The world will improve when schools have all the money they need, and the Air Force needs to hold a bake-sale to buy a new bomber….
This must be why “The A-Team” was made so crappily; no one could possibly think that they’re watching something real or even realistic, so it’s okay to cheer for a gang of gun-toting morons.
Hm. Consider this. It’s said that there are four chemicals in the brain that are related to human temperament. If testosterone predominates, you have one temperament as a result (and that happens to members of both sexes, by the way). Three others correlate with three other temperaments.
Guess what? All four temperaments (strategic, tactical, logistic, and diplomatic in outlook) have their part in making war. Even the naturally diplomatic Catalysts (viz. Linda Berens), those who are dominated by estrogen in their brains, give life to Mr. Spock’s quip that “the purpose of diplomacy is to prolong a crisis”.
What I’m saying is, don’t blame testosterone, and don’t blame men per se, for the existence of war. There’s something more fundamental going on in the human psyche than that.
Sisyphos almost 15 years ago
Sad but true….
WoodEye almost 15 years ago
All too real in many parts of the world even today…
rayannina almost 15 years ago
You shouldn’t, Portnoy. Regardless.
Wenthral almost 15 years ago
percisely the reason I don’t watch the news anymore. waaaay to depressing.
grapfhics almost 15 years ago
I thought the news was part of the sports and entertainment division thanks to Roone.
jrbj almost 15 years ago
Just wait until Iran gets its nukes. Then the evening news will get really interesting. What’s the term for that again? Oh, I remember its called a-r-m-a-g-e-d-d-o-n.
ds133 almost 15 years ago
This was originally printed on December 7th, 1983. It is a little sad that in 26 years the world has changed so little that this can still be overwhelmingly relevant.
gcisthe1 almost 15 years ago
There are 3 things that man does best. FIGHT, procreate the species and eat red meat!
k9mac almost 15 years ago
ds133…
it IS so VERY sad, but VERY true. :(
Ushindi almost 15 years ago
And a reminder that once again, it’s Pearl Harbor Day.
Wenthral almost 15 years ago
Droool….Mmm, red meat… 22degrees outside and I’m firing up the drill. Thanks for the idea George.
rabbitt209 almost 15 years ago
And therein lies part of our problem. War/violence as entertainment dulls our sense of offense and outrage. We become conditioned to the idea that bloodshed is “normal” and acceptable. There are bigger contributors, certainly, but perhaps if we didn’t wallow in testosterone-driven violence for “fun”, we might develop into a species that would find another way to settle our disputes. I’m just saying….
Logicman almost 15 years ago
*It is a little sad that in 26 years the world has changed so little that this can still be overwhelmingly relevant. *
Sigh, the more things change, the more they stay the same. Insert my fav 60s quote here: The world will improve when schools have all the money they need, and the Air Force needs to hold a bake-sale to buy a new bomber….
Sherlock Watson almost 15 years ago
This must be why “The A-Team” was made so crappily; no one could possibly think that they’re watching something real or even realistic, so it’s okay to cheer for a gang of gun-toting morons.
Rakkav almost 15 years ago
Hm. Consider this. It’s said that there are four chemicals in the brain that are related to human temperament. If testosterone predominates, you have one temperament as a result (and that happens to members of both sexes, by the way). Three others correlate with three other temperaments.
Guess what? All four temperaments (strategic, tactical, logistic, and diplomatic in outlook) have their part in making war. Even the naturally diplomatic Catalysts (viz. Linda Berens), those who are dominated by estrogen in their brains, give life to Mr. Spock’s quip that “the purpose of diplomacy is to prolong a crisis”.
What I’m saying is, don’t blame testosterone, and don’t blame men per se, for the existence of war. There’s something more fundamental going on in the human psyche than that.
pbarnrob almost 15 years ago
So where do we sign up for the training Spock eventually got? And do we have to go to Vulcan to get it?