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Who was more evil? Norton or Ivan Korshunov from Air Force One?

posted a month ago by George (637)
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Personally I say Norton. Because he knew that what he was doing was wrong and he was doing it anyway, whereas Korshunov did what he did for what he felt was in the best interest for his country. What do you think? Who do you think was more evil of the two? I mean Norton allowed rapes when he had the power to stop them, whereas I don't think Korshunov would ever do anything like that. So which of the two do you think was more evil?

[–] BlackMass (988) a month ago

If Korshunov did the same things in the name of America he'd be considered a hero. Blowing the female journalist's head off was a bit stiff, though.

Norton was an outright psychopath who used religion and the Bible for posturing. Terrible guy. He was also too much of a pussy to face the consequences of his actions.

[–] George (637) a month ago

Totally agree. Norton was far more evil.

[–] jacotodd47 (1832) a month ago

Norton for sure. The worst of the worst. A complete phony hiding behind his upright Born Again CHristian veneer.

The only person Norton cared about was Norton. He proved justice and righteousness was the last thing on his mind.

Ivan actually believed in what he was doing. He was the exact opposite of a phony. In his own country he'd be considered a hero. He'd go down in history (by the Soviets) as one of the greats.

[–] George (637) a month ago

You got it. Norton was far, far worse. I mean Korshunov felt that he was the good guy. Norton knew that what he was doing was wrong. So Norton was far worse. I mean as you said, Korshunov was the hero for his country. Even though Korshunov was extreme in his actions, at least he did it for the best interest of his people. Korshunov wasn't evil at all. He did what he felt was necessary for his people.