From: Adam Flinton 

John Beckett wrote:

> "Antti Kurenniemi" 
wrote in message
> news::
>
>>My point is, that with the technology we have, the world is getting
>>"smaller" - now if ever we would have the possibility to
show each other
>>that we're all just the same. That there really isn't
"us" and "them", but
>>just "us". Eventually, given a few generations (probably
quite many,
>>actually), it might just sink in.
>>
>>Or maybe not. But I'd still vote for trying.
>
>
> Good point! I'm sure we could also agree that if the US has decided to
> invade Iraq, then the US should have some very clear plans to:
> - Have locally understood and believable "we're the good
guys" messages.
> - NOT have any Abu Ghraib style foul ups.
>

How do you meld  "we're the good guys" with "being nice
doesn't work"?

Generally good guys are seen as being nice whereas Abu Ghraib style events
are a product of the "no more Mr Nice Guy" mindset.

Adam

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