Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

markodochartaigh

(4,041 posts)

2. Well,

Reply to markpkessinger (Original post)

Sat Sep 13, 2025, 11:09 PM

Saturday

Archduke Ferdinand wasn't exactly the most powerful ruler in Europe. Just because something shouldn't be a watershed moment doesn't mean that it won't be. Conflicts often arise not because rational thinkers would conclude that the issue of the moment warrants conflict, but because passions have been stirred up.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

10 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

No, this is NOT a "watershed moment!" [View all] markpkessinger Saturday OP

Not sure ITAL Saturday #1

True. progressoid Sunday #5

Well, markodochartaigh Saturday #2

The live filming of it is certainly a factor leftstreet Saturday #3

You are right Keepthesoulalive Saturday #4

what... myohmy2 Sunday #6

The only "watershed" thing is that conservatives Deminpenn Sunday #7

Post removed Post removed Sunday #8

I recognize the irony Deminpenn Sunday #9

Message auto-removed Name removed Sunday #10