Anthony,

I didn't define 'success'.  I'll leave that up to those who have comments.  I 
think your 'reduce sufferring' is a good definition.

...Bill!

--- In [email protected], Anthony Wu <wuasg@...> wrote:
>
> Bill,
>  
> What do you mean by 'succeed'? When people in Africa gained independence from 
> 'European imperialists', everybody thought they won a just cause. However, 
> you see a lot of unrest, poverty and hunger in those countries currently. We 
> should measure 'success' by the degree of reduction of suffering.
>  
> Anthony
> 
> --- On Sat, 26/2/11, Bill! <BillSmart@...> wrote:
> 
> 
> From: Bill! <BillSmart@...>
> Subject: [Zen] New Topic - Rebellions for Freedom
> To: [email protected]
> Date: Saturday, 26 February, 2011, 9:40 AM
> 
> 
>   
> 
> 
> 
> What does everyone think about the recent rebellions fighting for 
> freedom/democracy in Tunisia, Egypt, Dubai, Libya and Wisconsin?
> 
> Do you think they have any chance of succeeding in the long term?
> 
> ...Bill!
>




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