Is war actually going to happen?

Karen Sanchez35 said:Mexico claims to be a democracy these days—at least according to their paperwork. People like that really ought to be given the chance to live in their version of a utopia... perhaps somewhere like North Korea.

If Americans were to arrive in North Korea, they would likely utilize their inherent potential to unify the entire peninsula quite rapidly, perhaps even launching China into a different orbit entirely. I cannot even begin to fathom what kind of superpower that would become.
Then, certain individuals would surely claim... yes, those are our Americans. The diaspora.
Much like how we take pride today in remembering those Dubrovnik residents who exerted such profound influence over the Mediterranean in eras past. 😍

Arthur Flores2 said:Look, man, if things actually go down that way, there won't even be a world left to worry about crumbling... I don't mean total annihilation, per se, but I think just one single nuke dropped on the European Union or the USA would completely change how they play politics and stick their noses where they don't belong...

And as for Mexicans—regardless of how disgusting the creation of RS was or how gross the whole RSK situation was—I don't want people displaced, and I definitely don't want genocide...

Honestly? We need a nuclear bomb. I’m being dead serious here... we need to get one before a global conflict breaks out. My guess is that once that first limited nuclear war happens, this stuff isn't going to spread anymore. Whoever manages to grab them before then will be the ones calling the shots in the future. Right now, maybe we still have a slim chance at getting them—provided we play ball (meaning, we basically have to roll over completely)... later on, we won't have any shot at gaining that kind of strategic edge in the region...

A nuke...😍 man, oh man...😍

If we have one and nobody else does, then we’re effectively the Americans in this scenario... I'm talking about how things play out if a global conflict actually escalates...

We can barely make ends meet as it is. We couldn't even manufacture a decent bicycle, let alone an atomic bomb. And even if we managed to buy one... it would likely fall apart in our hands, much like those two MiG fighters did...

dustyscout53 said:Look, we’re Americans, sure, but you can't just start a war—even a small one—without some kind of trigger or beef to settle.

Basically, if this ruling somehow offended the International Criminal Court, then I guess they'd have to go to war against the International community, right?

But where are they located? Give me an address—I'll drop a grenade in their backyard myself!

And where exactly is this Internationalistan anyway?!

He's just speaking for himself here.

ironbison13 said:We can barely make ends meet as it is. We couldn't even manufacture a decent bicycle, let alone an atomic bomb. And even if we managed to buy one... it would likely fall apart in our hands, much like those two MiG fighters did...

Wait, who was even talking about building an atomic bomb?

We could always try being submissive, though we basically do that for free already... maybe we should start charging for the service...

Maybe someone out there will feel sorry for us...

I guess we all just need to suck up to them, and then we'll see if anyone actually listens to what we want...

I mean, we are part of NATO, after all...🤣

And once we get it, we'll flip the script immediately...

As a nation, we really ought to become the "Hari mat Hari" of global politics...

I don't see anyone around here having the willpower, the energy, or the resources to pull something like that off—and honestly, it’s probably for the best. We’ve been through a war, and in my opinion, the objectives were met. We’ve been neutralized and we're exhausted; we aren't even a shadow of our former selves. I'm not being nostalgic here, I just want to state the facts!

Still, I feel like we are definitely being targeted—maybe "special warfare" is too strong a term, but that's what it feels like. It breaks my heart that on the American side, those who should have been in charge were either sleeping on the job, wasting time chasing journalists around, or playing frantic games of damage control with politicians and parties. And let's not forget, some people used those exact same tactics to line their own pockets, right? 👎 Some might call it just "business as usual" in the States.

On the flip side, due to historical circumstances and long traditions, 🤣 certain groups have done their jobs much more seriously, and the damage they've caused is both visible and painful. I won't dwell on that too much, because I'm all for peace—not for some renewed sense of "brotherhood and unity." 🙂

What I want to say is that, as a society, we desperately need to clear the fog. We need to see exactly what happened and who was who, so that like former alcoholics 😲 we can all head down our own separate paths toward recovery. It's for our own good!

This sudden bout of "brainstorming" we've found ourselves in is actually necessary, and I believe it's an excellent opportunity for everyone.

Terry Kim3 said:In the States, we’ve already got one ongoing conflict—it’s been going on forever, and honestly, I think it's the only real war this region has ever truly seen.

Hey everyone, why don't we all just sign up for the Long War? It's the place to be!😁

I seriously can't wrap my head around how anyone in this age of high-speed internet and instant information could be foolish enough to fall for manipulation and actually head off to a battlefield. Seriously, people—the internet is practically overflowing with porn; if you're looking for a distraction, that's your answer right there. Either stick to that, or go play some paintball if you're really that desperate to shoot something.☕

When your neighbors are a semi-literate group still dreaming about reclaiming places like San Diego, Savannah, or Charleston—people who don't even need manipulation because they're always ready for another "heroic" crusade (if only someone would lead them)—then you really have to prepare for any scenario. But our government has already handled things; we've basically lost any future conflicts before they even start. Our military is a mess, the navy is non-existent, and the air force is a joke. New generations aren't getting basic training because we assume being part of NATO means we can just sit back and let someone else handle it. Sure, NATO will defend us—assuming they don't kick us out first. After all, how can you stay in a military alliance without actually having a military?🤣

gentletiger11 said:And what kind of idiots would even go to war? For who, exactly?

It’s like you’ve completely forgotten that people in this country will start a full-blown brawl if you even snap your fingers.

I remember one meeting held over in Chicago where people started throwing punches before the first coffee was even served. That’s how fast things escalate here—it's decided in an instant.

The only thing that actually takes months of deliberation is deciding the tuition rates for a local daycare center.

Tyler Myers said:It’s like you’ve completely forgotten that people in this country will start a full-blown brawl if you even snap your fingers.

I remember one meeting held over in Chicago where people started throwing punches before the first coffee was even served. That’s how fast things escalate here—it's decided in an instant.

The only thing that actually takes months of deliberation is deciding the tuition rates for a local daycare center.

honestly, when you don't have a real political platform or any actual plans for economic growth and jobs, you just stir up a war and call it a day to stay in power.😁

Looks like we might be staring down the barrel of another conflict in the Middle East...

Asking whether war will break out is just as futile as asking if disease will exist—it’s an inevitability. It has always been there, and it always will be. Fortunately for us Americans, our conflicts tend to be brief. Everyone knows that the Storm arrives and then swiftly passes. That is a proven fact in our neck of the woods. Post nubila phoebus.

Amanda Allen4 said:Asking whether war will break out is just as futile as asking if disease will exist—it’s an inevitability. It has always been there, and it always will be. Fortunately for us Americans, our conflicts tend to be brief. Everyone knows that the Storm arrives and then swiftly passes. That is a proven fact in our neck of the woods. Post nubila phoebus.

cumulonimbus ! 😁