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Interstellar Relations, Monday, 5th Period

Sep 11, 2006 14:52

The lights were dimmed as students entered the room and signed in. Professor Roslin sat at her desk, a laptop computer angled off to her right. The most immediately visible item, however, was the large plasma screen with the accompanying SmartBoard, illuminated behind her. Closer inspection showed that the image on the board was simply a larger ( Read more... )

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Why... hera_rises September 11 2006, 19:00:02 UTC

...don't some of these systems get along?

Re: Why... the_right_ray September 11 2006, 19:13:38 UTC

"Different religions, opinions, and ways of life," Ray said.

Re: Why... mparkerceo September 11 2006, 23:41:11 UTC

"Don't you think it's more how tolerant they're willing to be of all of the above?" Parker wondered. "More than the actual differences, that is."

Re: Why... notthehulk September 11 2006, 19:25:29 UTC

"They could have a history of opposition that would carry over to the political systems they have today." Teddy said.

Re: Why... hera_rises September 11 2006, 19:56:00 UTC

Nodding, Laura hovered nearby. "I understand that we can see examples of this in the current Middle Eastern conflicts," she commented. "Any other examples? It doesn't have to be quite as violent opposition."

Re: Why... notthehulk September 11 2006, 20:08:52 UTC

Teddy hesitated, trying and failing to think of non-violent opposition between countries. "England and Ireland?"

Re: Why... hera_rises September 12 2006, 02:16:51 UTC

"In some cases, that was fairly violent... but it is at least an example of a nation within a state, attempting to assert itself." Laura made note on the white side of the board. The "Irish Question," as it had been referred to, was something that piqued her curiousity -- especially in relation to Caprica's history with Sagittaron. She would definitely be looking further into that in the future.

Re: Why... tatooine_doofus September 11 2006, 19:32:39 UTC

"Because some of their political philosophies are in direct opposition," Luke said. "What would an absolute monarchy and a parliamentary democracy possibly have in common?"

Re: Why... hera_rises September 11 2006, 19:39:08 UTC

"Well, they would have a few things in common. As a state, they would have many of the same responsibilities to their people -- governing, defending, sometimes providing for healthcare and other social needs. But you're right: differing ideologies plays a big role in conflicts.

"Can you think of any examples? Even pulling from your own experiences."

Re: Why... tatooine_doofus September 11 2006, 19:47:59 UTC

Luke snorted. "Back home there used to be a parliamentary democracy. The Empire kept the Senate around as a puppet organization for about twenty years before finally dissolving it. Now the regional governors--who answer only to the Emperor--run the entire galaxy." He tapped his pen against his desk. "Not everyone agrees with this new system."

Re: Why... ktarian_wildman September 11 2006, 19:41:47 UTC

"They don't get along because some of them are to different from the other to ever exist side by side," Naomi replied, "each believes that they are the right form of government and believe that the other is wrong, as a result there is fighting and great political instibility,"

Re: Why... hera_rises September 11 2006, 20:26:26 UTC

Laura nodded. "Which would pretty much explain the Terran Cold War -- warring ideologies in which a shot was never fired." She paused. "Well, at least between the hegemonic... Ah, at least between the two main contenders."

Re: Why... once_a_king September 11 2006, 20:07:20 UTC

"Democracies are subject to the whim of the people," Peter said. "Therefore they can be easily swayed by a demagogue or some such character. Since the people haven't been trained to rule, they can not necessarily see the outcome of their actions and may cause disputes or wars through ill-conceived actions."

Re: Why... notthehulk September 11 2006, 20:26:13 UTC

"But just because someone has been trained to rule, doesn't mean that they'll do the right thing," Teddy said.

Re: Why... once_a_king September 11 2006, 20:39:55 UTC

"No, it doesn't," Peter replied. "But it also at least gives them the chance to do so. And a trained ruler is less likely to be swayed through propaganda or misinformation."

Re: Why... notthehulk September 11 2006, 20:47:03 UTC

"What exactly is a trained ruler anyway?" Teddy asked, now thinking about his future and looking very uneasy.

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