SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Politics : Foreign Affairs Discussion Group
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  
To: Noel de Leon who wrote (139810)7/11/2004 9:18:37 AM
From: epicure  Read Replies (1) of 281500
 
The repartee over this issue has been framed in an unfortunate way. There is, however, an interesting foreign affairs discussion lying at the heart of it. There are different cultural standards involved in lying, and in telling the truth- just as there are different standards about flattery, tone of voice, zones of personal space, behavior during eating, etc.

I have no doubt that our failure to understand the cultural genesis of some of Saddam's language played a role in the West's mistakes about him. I am sure this happens with other leaders, as well. (And I am sure Saddam made mistakes about the West, when he judged us by his own cultural standards)
Report TOU ViolationShare This Post
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  

HomeMailHotSubjectMarksPeopleMarksKeepersSettings
Terms Of UseContact UsCopyright/IP PolicyPrivacy PolicyAbout UsFAQAdvertise on SI
© 2025 Knight Sac Media.  Data provided by Twelve Data, Alpha Vantage, and CityFALCON News