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Originally posted by RicoMarston
reply to post by Hitoshura
I've never had AIDS. I've never known anyone with AIDS. I've never met anyone with AIDS. For all I know, it only exists on t.v. and in books, but for me to say that it's not happening is CRAZY. I think that, in the face of current events and with the full history of World Wars 1 and 2 available, it's crazy to deny that we are seeing the early stages of what could become a full blown world war. but that's my opinion.
I think that we will have to disagree on whether or not the war is actually happening, that I can let go. But you started this thread to say that we shouldn't have a WW3 forum, and a healthy conversation about what the start of a world war might look like ensued. So... why is the WW3 forum a bad idea? popular topic, global, real-world repercussions, spirited debate. it seems like a great addition to ATS to me. furthermore, this thread has inspired me to begin compiling my list of "evidence" in support of the WW3 theory!
Originally posted by RicoMarston
reply to post by Slipdig1
so, you can prove that World War 2 was a world war? what criteria would the unfolding events in the middle east have to meet for you to allow it to be called a World War?
To say that WW3 is a conspiracy theory like UFOs is lunacy! We have clear evidence that world wars have happened in the past. we have clear evidence of a middle east in turmoil (worse than usual). We have clear evidence that western powers are directly involved in the revolutions taking place. We have clear evidence that Russia and China are positioning themselves against the west.
Where is the evidence that WW3 is NOT happening? oh right, you have none. if you don't think it's happening, or don't feel like it's happening, that's one thing. but to say that there is no evidence of a global conflict beginning, and to say that it's just some crazy conspiracy theory, is dangerous and not very smart.
Originally posted by pazcat
reply to post by Hitoshura
I agree, it is odd and nearly pointless. Like it or not we are not in WW3 as we speak and it is unlikely to break out anytime soon no matter what any social commentators think.
Originally posted by baked
World War One and Two weren't called World Wars until well after they were over. When you have conflicts and wars all over the globe, thats what they end up being called.
-B
Originally posted by Bun-G
reply to post by Quantum_Squirrel
Why is it a disgusting idea though?
The current conflicts in Afganistan, Libya, Iraq, Pakistan, Ivory Coast, Bahrain. The uprisings in Eqypt, Tunisia, Liberia, Syria. Multinational occupations taking place in Afganistan & Iraq. Saudia Arabia invading Bahrain. Iran threatening Saudi Arabia. North Korea's constant posturing towards South Korea. India & Pakistans skirmishes;
All of these events are disgusting, this forum is here to connect the dots as far as I can see it.
Originally posted by Nosred
ATS is on a steady decline and this is a desperate bid to draw more attention.
I can understand that, but I think the key word there is potential, and this is placed in the news section. That's basically my main gripe I guess, and I'll take a chance on saying that it's maybe what quite a few others might have a problem with too.