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Wolfen
Paranoid (IV) Inmate

From: Minnesota
Insane since: Jan 2001

posted posted 12-22-2003 08:46

Well guys, I came across this on my nightly web trolling. I am a bit of a history buff and I came across this. The Christmas Truce.


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Rameses Niblik the Third
Maniac (V) Mad Scientist

From: From:From:
Insane since: Aug 2001

posted posted 12-22-2003 13:30

Considering that they were in the middle of a war, I consider that the dumbest thing I've ever read.

Cameron
Bipolar (III) Inmate

From: Brisbane
Insane since: Jan 2003

posted posted 12-22-2003 14:36

So, by your logic, it's dumb not to kill people?

I hope you never get elected into a position of power.

DL-44
Maniac (V) Inmate

From: under the bed
Insane since: Feb 2000

posted posted 12-22-2003 15:56

Yep, I've always loved that story. And that site is one of the better WWI information resources around as well - one of my favorites.

One prime example of the people being far more sensible than their leaders (and more human).

I'm at a loss as to your comment though ram.....



Moon Shadow
Paranoid (IV) Inmate

From: Rouen, France
Insane since: Jan 2003

posted posted 12-22-2003 16:03

Thanks for the story Wolfen, though it is saddening to see that the most beautiful feeling humans can feel, love, is so ephemeral.

bodhi23
Paranoid (IV) Inmate

From: Greensboro, NC USA
Insane since: Jun 2002

posted posted 12-22-2003 16:40

If war is to be fought, why should we fight like barbarians? The men in the trenches are only following orders. Many of them would prefer not to be killing the men across the line from them. I'm not surprised at these actions.

Why not take a break from all the bloodshed and relax on both sides for a short time? Especially at a time of year when many cultures celebrate peace.

Certainly not realistic in these times though... I'm not surprised about that either.


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Gilbert Nolander
Maniac (V) Inmate

From: Washington DC
Insane since: May 2002

posted posted 12-22-2003 16:48

can't wait for Christmas.
This is my first Christmas as a father,
and Santa is getting my son Lincoln Logs, amoung other things.
Well, he's only 10 months, so the Lincoln Logs are sort of for me
But I'm sure he will enjoy watching me build little houses for him.

Ahh yea. As far as war, I don't see any reason not to take a break from
killing people to have a good time and relax.


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Taobaybee
Maniac (V) Inmate

From: The Pool Of Life
Insane since: Feb 2003

posted posted 12-22-2003 17:40

I think Paul "Macca" McCartney brought out one of those sickening Christmas songs to celebrate the occasion a good few years ago.

Skaarjj
Maniac (V) Mad Scientist

From: :morF
Insane since: May 2000

posted posted 12-22-2003 18:05

I think maybe ram thought it had been made up.

Not to worry...that story is, in fact, true.

Wolfen
Paranoid (IV) Inmate

From: Minnesota
Insane since: Jan 2001

posted posted 12-22-2003 20:55

I think I should have put that 'This is a TRUE story. It really happened.'

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