Talk:Dell Theory of Conflict Prevention
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The following incorrect statement is quoted from the article on Conflict Prevention:
“The Dell Theory stipulates: No two countries that are both part of a major global supply chain, like Dell’s, will never fight a war against each other as long as they are both part of the same global supply chain.” – The World is Flat (ISBN 1593976682), Thomas L. Friedman, pg 421
The statement is incorrect because the words "no" and "never" are two negatives which, when combined, form a positive.
Here are two suggested statements, either of which (I assume) conveys Mr. Friedman's original intent:
1. “The Dell Theory stipulates: Two countries that are both part of a major global supply chain, like Dell’s, will never fight a war against each other as long as they are both part of the same global supply chain.” – The World is Flat (ISBN 1593976682), Thomas L. Friedman, pg 421
2. “The Dell Theory stipulates: No two countries that are both part of a major global supply chain, like Dell’s, will ever fight a war against each other as long as they are both part of the same global supply chain.” – The World is Flat (ISBN 1593976682), Thomas L. Friedman, pg 421
Respectfully, William Walsh 24.26.109.220 21:23, 4 August 2006 (UTC)
Find the original quote, [sic] as necessary, but let's not go requoting people.
