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What do you think of this line? *I don't believe in violence, but I can give someone a good wacking* In a psychological sense?
sounds like the one phrase "Speak softly but carry a big stick" 
more or less, its like, i dont like hurting people, but if i had to defend myself, i would be no weakling which is like Shaolin monks
more or less, its like, i dont like hurting people, but if i had to defend myself, i would be no weakling
which is like Shaolin monks
No not that. I wanted to ask if that phrase sounds a bit hypocritical
I'm not sure what are you asking. Yes, it sounds a bit hypocritical, but it depends on how you look at it...
Anyway, it's a bit of a paradox. It reminds me of "I hate violent people, sometimes I'd like to kill them all." So yeah. Violence creates violence.
"I don't believe in violence, but I can give someone a good wacking"... hmm... it sounds like... one is trying to excuse himself. "I don't believe in violence, but..." yeah, like... "since I quit smoking, I can allow myself one."
Anyway, it's a bit of a paradox. It reminds me of "I hate violent people, sometimes I'd like to kill them all." So yeah. Violence creates violence.
"I don't believe in violence, but I can give someone a good wacking"... hmm... it sounds like... one is trying to excuse himself. "I don't believe in violence, but..." yeah, like... "since I quit smoking, I can allow myself one."
Reminds me of Bush's campaign slogan:
"War is not the answer. It's the question. The answer is yes."
"War is not the answer. It's the question. The answer is yes."
QUOTE (llynx @ May 19 2008, 02:13 AM) 
Reminds me of Bush's campaign slogan:
"War is not the answer. It's the question. The answer is yes."
"War is not the answer. It's the question. The answer is yes."
I don't believe in violence, but I can give someone a good wacking
Getting technical, I think that the Shoalin Monk example is the best one. The "I can" implies being capable. So I'd say it doesn't have to be hypocritical, as it is like saying "I don't like to be violent, but if need be, I am very capable of harming another." It does not imply to me that any action is to be taken. I see it as something a a 6'10" 350lb. pacifist might say. At the same time it reminds me of the statement, "I don't condone violence. I'm just saying it works, and I highly suggest using it," or something to that effect. Now that one is a bit hypocritical.
Getting technical, I think that the Shoalin Monk example is the best one. The "I can" implies being capable. So I'd say it doesn't have to be hypocritical, as it is like saying "I don't like to be violent, but if need be, I am very capable of harming another." It does not imply to me that any action is to be taken. I see it as something a a 6'10" 350lb. pacifist might say. At the same time it reminds me of the statement, "I don't condone violence. I'm just saying it works, and I highly suggest using it," or something to that effect. Now that one is a bit hypocritical.
QUOTE (Sporkling @ May 16 2008, 11:30 AM)
What do you think of this line? *I don't believe in violence, but I can give someone a good wacking* In a psychological sense?
I would say it's a tad hypocritical, yes...but also a bit paradoxical like others here have stated. Back when I was taking karate classes, our sensei always made us kids say, "I come in peace, but if I must...I will fight." Something like that. Anyway, sensei ended up getting picked up for kiddie porn and thrown into the slammer. Bad sensei. Baaaad.
yeah its like im a nice person 
but if you mess with me youll be sorry. basically thats it.
but if you mess with me youll be sorry. basically thats it.
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