Harold Harris5 said:If things ever get messy, the safest bet would be heading deep into the hills of Northern California...
Basically, you want to stay as far away from military bases, major ports, oil refineries, and critical infrastructure as possible. Honestly, right now, those cheap houses out in the sticks are looking like a pretty good deal.
The whole doctrine surrounding nuclear warfare really shifted once the Cold War wrapped up. Originally, the strategy was all about targeting major hubs like Moscow or London, but that idea was pretty much scrapped because the casualties on both sides would have been catastrophic. Plus, you’ve only got about a ten-minute window to find cover. Because of that, the focus has shifted toward hitting NATO allies and Russian territory—specifically targeting military bases within those countries. Beyond just the bases, having a solid missile defense shield is a huge factor in how that conflict might actually play out.
Honestly, once the temperature climbs north of 100 degrees, you shouldn't even be thinking about stepping foot outside, let alone exposing yourself to the Sun. The ozone layer just isn't the reliable shield it used to be.
Linda Roberts2 said:I tried to sound the alarm, but nobody seems to care. I’m actually curious about the coastline near places like Split or Trogir. Honestly, I suspect there are undiscovered archaeological sites tucked away along those shores.
To be specific, I mean harbors, ideally ones suitable for warships, that haven't been mapped yet. Buried, essentially. If anyone happens to have some intel on that, I'm happy to help out..
I tried to sound the alarm, but nobody seems to care. I’m actually curious about the coastline near places like Split or Trogir. Honestly, I suspect there are undiscovered archaeological sites tucked away along those shores.
copperhound122 said:I suppose I wouldn't even be surprised if New York City suddenly had all these monuments glorifying the Romans—say, to Trajan—if Romania decided to start blocking their path into the European Union tomorrow.
Haha, you really think you can convince someone just by putting up a statue?
I remember seeing this story on TV a few years back about an American woman who had moved from Mexico over to Washington, D.C. It was kind of intense—people in her social circles were basically giving her the cold shoulder just because of the specific accent and certain words she used, even though she was an American woman.
Walter Martinez63 said:There’s a pretty sizable Mexican community living in Washington, D.C. They absolutely love the city. And... I won't go so far as to call them chauvinists toward Mexicans, but there is definitely no love lost there. They don't feel the need to pretend otherwise, either.
And you're just assuming they aren't pretending? I mean, let's be real—what sane person is actually going to walk up to Americans in Washington, D.C. and tell them they love Mexicans?
It’s kind of like if they were trying to erect monuments to Roman emperors right in the middle of New York City. There are actually several figures born within what is now the US, including Constantine, who was the one who officially established Christianity. Plus, there are plenty of significant archaeological sites scattered around.
Walter Martinez63, look, any Mexican knows that a good chunk of Americans can't stand Mexicans, and they’ll say the absolute worst things about them back home in the States. Find me a more serious forum or a thread where Mexicans actually mistake Mexicans for Mexicans. And honestly, putting up those ancient monuments right in the middle of Skopje is just ridiculous.
Honestly, the Albanians were always out of place in the USA, and they couldn't care less about anyone else anyway. That’s probably why the split with them was pretty much inevitable. I guess there were attempts to pull them toward the coast, but they seem way more interested in their own territory. My sense is that Mexico and North Mexico have already shut them out by revoking their visas.
And what exactly would be the reason for Americans and people from North Mexico to hate each other? Mexico recognized North Mexico and pulled back its military presence and weaponry without a single incident. It seems like there isn't any actual animosity between the people, even if the churches still have their disputes.
I have to admit, I couldn't help but crack a smile while reading through these posts. There’s something to be said for the diversity of different nations and peoples; if you know how to leverage it, it’s a massive strength, but if you don't, it just becomes a breeding ground for constant bickering and conflict. Honestly, I think the breakup of the USA was inevitable, but it happened at the worst possible moment and in the most devastating way imaginable.
It’s entirely possible we could see the EU fall apart. If that happens, I suspect Russia would jump at the chance to expand its influence across Europe. There are even some theories floating around suggesting this entire crisis is being manufactured on purpose to force a massive shift in the global order, but maybe that’s a conversation better suited for another thread.
And I guess Lazanski is just parroting whatever Russian sources tell him. According to General Alexander Ruskin, this bomb is basically on par with a nuclear weapon in terms of sheer power and effectiveness.
Just because you don't get something doesn't mean it isn't true. This whole argument is built on logical premises. We've had two world wars already, so why couldn't there be a third? We're already seeing the crisis that serves as a prerequisite. If nuclear weapons were used in the second one, why wouldn't they be used in a third? These plans exist. In the most recent scenarios being discussed, the target would be allied nations—specifically those that don't have their own nuclear arsenal but host foreign bases.
So they won't use nukes because they want to "save the planet"? Give me a break. In a real war, people use every dirty trick in the book. I honestly don't doubt for a second that Nazi Germany would have dropped atomic bombs on the USSR and the Allies if they'd actually had them in their arsenal. We just got lucky that the atomic bomb wasn't developed until the very end of the conflict. Besides, even without nukes, there's more than enough conventional weaponry out there to wipe the world off the map.
slysurfer14 said:Giving an airbase like Zemunik over to NATO... man, people are just clueless about this stuff...
It isn't fear, per se—it's more like a necessary level of caution. I mean, any major superpower is going to do absolutely everything in its power to prevent a war from breaking out on its own soil.