2007-02-06 07:55:18 · 40 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes...a friend with benefits, it would seem.
Remember, that revenge is a dish best served cold!
2007-02-06 07:59:40 · answer #1 · answered by T H 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO!! This is absolutely false. This has caused numerous problems for the United States around the world. We gave aid to Osama Bin Laden in the 80's because he was fighting the Russians. See how well that worked out.
You should ally with true friends only. An alligence with someone who is the enemy of your enemy is a temporary agreement, and should be entered into cautiously.
2007-02-06 07:59:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just like mom always said, "Two wrongs don't make a right." In the same sense, an enemy of your enemy is NOT your friend.
But a common agenda shared amongst enemies can lead to temporary allegiances, as frequently demonstrated in global politics and umpteen years of the Survivor reality series.
It is possible that an allegiance, originally formed purely from circumstance, can soften the hearts of even the staunchest of enemies; opening a path to resolve their past differences.
2007-02-06 08:18:44 · answer #3 · answered by foolhardly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. A friend is a rare and precious jewel. The enemy of your enemy is just another person who doesn't like someone you don't like. Sure doesn't make them your friend, and doesn't even mean you have any thing else in common besides the dislike of the same person.
2007-02-06 08:02:16 · answer #4 · answered by drocker999 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well this could be an opinion, but I believe that they could be either your friend or not your friend. It doesn't matter about the fact that they are the enemy of your enemy, but the fact of who they are and their relationship with you. Another thing is that the enemy of your enemy could be you...
Kinda confusing haha xD
2007-02-06 07:58:15 · answer #5 · answered by Evan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you might not even know the enemy of your enemy. You might in fact be enemies with your enemies enemies. Or you might be neutral with them. Could be any number of possibilities.
2007-02-06 07:58:41 · answer #6 · answered by aarondarling 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes but not always. The enemy of your enemy may in fact be worse.
2007-02-06 07:57:56 · answer #7 · answered by Julia Sugarbaker 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
So let's try that out in the animal kingdom .... a rat is your enemy, a rattlesnake is the rat's enemy. What do you think? Is it true?
2007-02-06 07:59:04 · answer #8 · answered by Daniel T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but don't trust them 100% - they are still an enemy.
2007-02-06 07:58:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Consider, for example, The U.S., Iran, and Iraq. For a long time, all three were mutual enemies.
2007-02-06 07:58:41 · answer #10 · answered by Qwyrx 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in todays society, your friends will take advantage of you just as quick as your enemy. so really you keep your friends closer to your scrutiny because you already know not to expect anything good from your enemy. your friend screwing you over will suprise you more.
2007-02-06 08:00:38 · answer #11 · answered by joe citizen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋