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Originally posted by 31Bravo
reply to post by SmoKeyHaZe
That's your proof!? Wow.. you realize if it weren't for the U.S. freedom of the press (No, not FoxNews or CNN.. try alternative media) you wouldn't know anything about us that we didn't want you to know. Your country controls your media enough so your government isn't embarressed.. you and I both know that's true. If not then tell me why you are allowed to know about our corruption, genius? Can't wait to read it!
ETA: You realize the reason you even know about the Fast and Furious scandal is because freedom of the press.. when we air out our dirty laundry it is an example of what freedoms we still do have that you and everyone else DOESN'T have.
edit on 12-6-2012 by 31Bravo because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by 31Bravo
Most Americans respect Britain.. we have a history together. Lots of rivalry but still we are and probably always will be connected. Our education system sucks, yes.. but only for those who do not want to learn and feel as though dropping out in the answer.
Originally posted by fourthmeal
Upper management will not allow a WWIII. It would spell destruction for this teaching facility we call Earth and Marduk was an example of what not to do.
So, I enjoyed reading this thread of what-if's and military might, I know it will not happen.
Originally posted by alien
...as a bit of my own input:
I see numerous replies stating that this country or that country saved this country or that country...
A few months ago I had an opportunity to call in and spend time up at our family urupa/cemetary.
At the rear of the cemetary, up on the hill and in 'pride of place', are a row of 14 graves.
Those graves are members of my own family who fought and died within the NZ Maori Battalion in a number of theatres around the world.
14 may sound like such a miniscule number...but from one family it's a decent amount I'd say.
I spent time honouring them, tending to their gravesites...thinking about what it must have been like for these guys - barely teenagers - overseas fighting and seeing all manner of pain and death.
I thought about their bravery, their fear they must surely have also experienced...and I was in awe.
I thought about how many other people around the world must be doing the same thing...visiting and honouring their own dead.
Not too sure if they fought for freedom, if they fought for a flag, an ideal or any other motivation...I do tend to think that when the bullets and bombs started they likely fought for something more basic - survival and keeping their mate next to them alive...regardless of the uniform that person wore...
So...just saying...I respect and honour all your fallen, from whatever country, city, town, household they came from...and humbly ask you extend the same respect to our own and those of others.
Cheers.
Originally posted by DevilJonah
Originally posted by fourthmeal
Upper management will not allow a WWIII. It would spell destruction for this teaching facility we call Earth and Marduk was an example of what not to do.
So, I enjoyed reading this thread of what-if's and military might, I know it will not happen.
I would have to completely disagree that it would not happen. I think it is absolutely unavoidable at this point:
US Ground Invasion of Iran
That would be enough to trigger the conflict to global proportions.
Originally posted by princeofpeace
Why did you link a thread that doesnt have any evidence or quotes regarding a ground invasion of Iran? I thought this thread was about China anyways?
Originally posted by DevilJonah
Originally posted by fourthmeal
Upper management will not allow a WWIII. It would spell destruction for this teaching facility we call Earth and Marduk was an example of what not to do.
So, I enjoyed reading this thread of what-if's and military might, I know it will not happen.
I would have to completely disagree that it would not happen. I think it is absolutely unavoidable at this point:
US Ground Invasion of Iran
That would be enough to trigger the conflict to global proportions.
Originally posted by DevilJonah
Originally posted by princeofpeace
Why did you link a thread that doesnt have any evidence or quotes regarding a ground invasion of Iran? I thought this thread was about China anyways?
Originally posted by DevilJonah
Originally posted by fourthmeal
Upper management will not allow a WWIII. It would spell destruction for this teaching facility we call Earth and Marduk was an example of what not to do.
So, I enjoyed reading this thread of what-if's and military might, I know it will not happen.
I would have to completely disagree that it would not happen. I think it is absolutely unavoidable at this point:
US Ground Invasion of Iran
That would be enough to trigger the conflict to global proportions.
I didn't think I would have to go into how close ties to Russia and China Iran currently has. If we invade Iran, that is exactly what would trigger the conflict. I was hoping you would actually read the article or do some kind of research yourself....
Originally posted by DevilJonah
reply to post by princeofpeace
See I honestly see this time being different, although I completely agree with what you are saying. I just think tolerence level of US led invasions are at a threshold. And not to mention the current tensions with Russia threatening outright a preemptive strike on the US defense system, and the obvious differences with China over the US focus on the Pacific. I think they almost have to participate in this one.
Russia has repeatedly warned against using military action against Iran -- an option never ruled out by Israel or the United States -- and said that this could cause a catastrophe in the Middle East.
Originally posted by Citybig
Originally posted by 31Bravo
Most Americans respect Britain.. we have a history together. Lots of rivalry but still we are and probably always will be connected. Our education system sucks, yes.. but only for those who do not want to learn and feel as though dropping out in the answer.
Most Britons hate America. We do NOT have a history together. You are one nation and we are another. You need to get a new language going because we are sick to death of you speaking ours. You do not deserve to use our Language. It's not just your education system that sucks, every single god damned aspect of your country sucks.
edit on 12-6-2012 by Citybig because: (no reason given)