I admire your optimism but don't share it. Human nature and realpolitik being what it is, I'd argue that once the old bully has been dealt with, a new one or gang will arise. Even if "they" start off meaning well, power corrupts. But let's hope you are right and I am being too cynical.
I admire your optimism but don't share it. Human nature and realpolitik being what it is, I'd argue that once the old bully has been dealt with, a new one or gang will arise. Even if "they" start off meaning well, power corrupts. But let's hope you are right and I am being too cynical.
I know well the ease of being cynical, but IMO it serves no useful purpose, while being optimistic does. I suppose Lavrov's outlook did a lot to change my POV. I don't know if you're familiar with the characters from the "Winnie the Pooh" stories, but I see many having the outlook of Eeyore, who was deeply cynical about most everything but do nothing to try and alter the situation.
I admire your optimism but don't share it. Human nature and realpolitik being what it is, I'd argue that once the old bully has been dealt with, a new one or gang will arise. Even if "they" start off meaning well, power corrupts. But let's hope you are right and I am being too cynical.
I know well the ease of being cynical, but IMO it serves no useful purpose, while being optimistic does. I suppose Lavrov's outlook did a lot to change my POV. I don't know if you're familiar with the characters from the "Winnie the Pooh" stories, but I see many having the outlook of Eeyore, who was deeply cynical about most everything but do nothing to try and alter the situation.