What do you think of this, The one who strikes 1st admits he has run out of ideas?

Answer 1

It's intersting, but not necessarily true. Striking first is an idea in itself, and can be the first step in a longer strategy. Think chess.

I say "could", because from experience it seems that people resort to violence and aggression, when they run out of the kind of ideas we would consider novel and innovative.

So while this statement would seem true in most practical cases, I can see scenarios where it would be untrue.

Answer 2

That's very possibly true. I'm not a fan of always talking things out, though. Some people will always win the argument, they're better at running their mouths. That doesn't make them right. It's just the new form of bullying that's a bit more socially acceptable. I've met a few people who run their mouths a lot and the best thing for them would be a good, old fashioned a$$ kicking and bust up their mouth good so the rest of us don't have to listen to them.

Answer 3

It's interesting, but not true in all cases. If one's opponent is stubborn or deceitful and dangerous, lashing out may be the only way to stay safe. It isn't for the lack of ideas, but a lack of cooperation from the other side.

Answer 4

In some cases...in other cases-it's just the stronger bully has a better idea of shutting up the other!

Answer 5

what do you think of this:

PEACE, as the state and innumerable operations of control, is ALREADY WAR.

No "one" strikes first.
There are no A-historical HISTORICAL events.

Answer 6

They say that when a man resorts to violence that he has already lost.

Imagine Sean Connery saying that and it's a lot cooler.

Answer 7

Yep you bet.

Answer 8

True.