I need help writing an essay about the above quote but I'm simply running right out of ideas. Maybe it's because of all the pressure that's being put on my shoulders to make this a great essay. I would simply like ideas as to how to start, how to write about, and how to conclude about the above mentioned quote.
The topic is as follows:
How has the implied philosophy shape history?
2007-11-13 12:19:45 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
OK, here's an example. In the 1930s, the great Western powers (namely the USA and Great Britain) were staunchly opposed to the despotic rule of Josef Stalin in Russia. However, in the war against Nazi Germany Stalin became the enemy of our enemy - and the Western leaders (particularly Winston Churchill) took great pains to paint "Uncle Joe" as a friend and ally. As soon as the European war came to an end in 1945 the Western powers found themselves facing a Russia that had grown far more powerful during the war. Without a common foe, Russia was again our enemy. This set the stage for 40 years of "cold war."
2007-11-13 12:28:22 · answer #1 · answered by jgoulden 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"the best way to get back at you enemy? simple, become friends with the enemy of your enemy". i must say they was a funny thing about this on the daily show.... about being friends with the enemy's enemy. anyway this has been the case in many wars, and wars have created the shape of the world today... the proper question is how didnt that quote shape history?! lol. look up some stuff about WW2, you'll find some examples there.
2007-11-13 12:32:26 · answer #2 · answered by ♥ [cindy] 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's a moronic conception. Remember this when you think of our political situation in the Middle East. At one time Saddam Husein was our friend. He was our friend because at the time Iraq was at war with Iran.
We gave stinger missiles to the Mujaheddin because we were against the old Soviet Union and their presence in Afghanistan. When I was in high school outdoor and firearm related magazines actually had ads for charities that contributed to what can be thought of as the Taliban now. Jihad was a good thing.
Buy a bullet zap a Russian was a popular slogan. Is the world a better place because of it now. Remember Osama bin Laden was one of the good guys at the time.
2007-11-13 12:33:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you think about it, your enemy has another nemisis, other than you. So, if you side with that person, than you both win against your enemy.
We had a class discussion about that quote last year. We used the French and Indian War, I believe, to supplement the argument. I would suggest reading or watching the Last of The Mohicans.
Best of luck
2007-11-13 12:30:07 · answer #4 · answered by **Write your own song** 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The person who hates the things I hate is my friend. Lets assume that you are a fine, upstanding person who hates injustice and wants justice to prevail. There are all sorts of people out there who also hate injustice. They may be focused on different issues than you are, but they are your friends. You may not even know them. Think of all the friends you have in the world! This philosophy has changed history because people realize they are not alone. They can be part of a world-wide movement for change.
2007-11-13 12:38:02 · answer #5 · answered by Snow Globe 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋