2006-12-06 08:47:33 · 4 answers · asked by blake t 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Yeah...thats it. Throughout history we've backed the Ferdinand Marcos, Manual Noriega and Shah of Iran types the world over. Why? Because it was deemed that "they" were better for their people than the alternative.
Let me put this in a real historical perspective for you. Someone once asked Winston Churchill why he and FDR kept Stalin close as an ally when Hitler was no better and Stalin was actually worse. Churchill replied that if he knew that Satan was on the outs with Hitler than he (Churchill) would be making a pact with Hell tomorrow.
Hope that helps you out pal.
2006-12-06 09:31:31 · answer #1 · answered by Quasimodo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"The enemy of my enemy is my friend"
World War I and World War II were fought like this. Too many underhanded events going on (under the table, stabs in the back, etc.) to trust anyone, but that's how the wars were fought.
The statement may have some serious validity.
Read SunTzu's "Art of War" for much more info. Very interesting item.
2006-12-06 16:56:38 · answer #2 · answered by stevegoryan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, your foes enemy could also be your enemy. So the theory doesnt pan out. Patapan.
2006-12-06 16:53:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The quote is actually: "The enemy of my enemy is my friend."
While they aren't necessarily your friend or ally, they may be happy to help your cause against your common enemy.
2006-12-06 16:55:36 · answer #4 · answered by Ritz Grimarren 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋