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Diana Kim: A Polite Request
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Nomistrav
Center for Advanced Studies
Gallente Federation
#41 - 2016-12-05 14:52:28 UTC
Claudia Osyn wrote:
Anabella Rella wrote:
Are you people still attempting to have a sensible conversation with Kim-baka? You realize this is pointless, right?

We may or may not be attempting such a thing. Or we may just be attempting to frustrate her by challenging her perspectives... I would be content with a sensible conversation occurring (although I wouldn't be the one to instigate it), but fully realize the futility of that effort based on the results of previous attempts.


I don't believe there is a human, immortal or not, that is so far gone as to be incapable of diplomacy and a peaceful end to hostilities. I do believe, however, that it is beyond my capabilities to bring about that mindset, despite my best attempts. I now understand why Madam Diana has such a strong desire for violence, bordering on outright genocide, but someone can only be convinced that this is the wrong path if they themselves are willing to convince others that it is the right path. In essence, without the ability to reason and justify the war for any reason beyond vengeance, there cannot be reason or justification toward peace; there is nothing to negotiate or resolve.

Thus, the war and its victims are self-perpetuating.

"As long as space endures,

as long as sentient beings exist,

until then, may I too remain

and dispel the miseries of the world."

~ Vremaja Idama
Saya Ishikari
Ishukone-Raata Technological Research Institute
Ishuk-Raata Enforcement Directive
#42 - 2016-12-05 18:56:13 UTC
Nomistrav wrote:
Claudia Osyn wrote:
Anabella Rella wrote:
Are you people still attempting to have a sensible conversation with Kim-baka? You realize this is pointless, right?

We may or may not be attempting such a thing. Or we may just be attempting to frustrate her by challenging her perspectives... I would be content with a sensible conversation occurring (although I wouldn't be the one to instigate it), but fully realize the futility of that effort based on the results of previous attempts.


I don't believe there is a human, immortal or not, that is so far gone as to be incapable of diplomacy and a peaceful end to hostilities. I do believe, however, that it is beyond my capabilities to bring about that mindset, despite my best attempts. I now understand why Madam Diana has such a strong desire for violence, bordering on outright genocide, but someone can only be convinced that this is the wrong path if they themselves are willing to convince others that it is the right path. In essence, without the ability to reason and justify the war for any reason beyond vengeance, there cannot be reason or justification toward peace; there is nothing to negotiate or resolve.

Thus, the war and its victims are self-perpetuating.

Welcome to why I never bothered to get involved.

"At the end of it all, we have only what we've left in our wake to be remembered by." -Kyoko Ishikari, YC 95 - YC 117
Claudia Osyn
Non-Hostile Target
Wild Geese.
#43 - 2016-12-05 21:53:00 UTC
Saya Ishikari wrote:
Nomistrav wrote:
Claudia Osyn wrote:
Anabella Rella wrote:
Are you people still attempting to have a sensible conversation with Kim-baka? You realize this is pointless, right?

We may or may not be attempting such a thing. Or we may just be attempting to frustrate her by challenging her perspectives... I would be content with a sensible conversation occurring (although I wouldn't be the one to instigate it), but fully realize the futility of that effort based on the results of previous attempts.


I don't believe there is a human, immortal or not, that is so far gone as to be incapable of diplomacy and a peaceful end to hostilities. I do believe, however, that it is beyond my capabilities to bring about that mindset, despite my best attempts. I now understand why Madam Diana has such a strong desire for violence, bordering on outright genocide, but someone can only be convinced that this is the wrong path if they themselves are willing to convince others that it is the right path. In essence, without the ability to reason and justify the war for any reason beyond vengeance, there cannot be reason or justification toward peace; there is nothing to negotiate or resolve.

Thus, the war and its victims are self-perpetuating.

Welcome to why I never bothered to get involved.

If you don't exercise your futility it will get fat and lazy....

A little trust goes a long way. The less you use, the further you'll go.
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