sage Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 How would we as a population cope with conscription, fighting, rationing, relatives and friends dying, not to mention massive set backs like France 1940, Singapore and the Blitz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearl Ram Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I'm ashamed to say, if that were the case, I wouldn't want to fight for this country in 2013. I expect I'll get a load of flak for that (and I don't care) but I believe the cause was worth fighting for in 1939 and I could weep for the brave souls that paid the ultimate price for our country to become what it has today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I would go looting down Tesco and hope they don't target fish finger factories with bombs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordy Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I'm ashamed to say, if that were the case, I wouldn't want to fight for this country in 2013. I expect I'll get a load of flak for that (and I don't care) but I believe the cause was worth fighting for in 1939 and I could weep for the brave souls that paid the ultimate price for our country to become what it has today.Given it's a hypothetical situation, you don't what cause we'd be fighting for today, it could well be worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostyn6 Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I'd probably only want to go to war if it was against the twin-evils of this world, America and Israel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duracell Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I'm ashamed to say, if that were the case, I wouldn't want to fight for this country in 2013. I expect I'll get a load of flak for that (and I don't care) but I believe the cause was worth fighting for in 1939 and I could weep for the brave souls that paid the ultimate price for our country to become what it has today. Surely that depends on the cause we're fighting? And also....what's so much worse about our society now than in 1939? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted September 3, 2013 Author Share Posted September 3, 2013 I'd probably only want to go to war if it was against the twin-evils of this world, America and Israel. AS much as I often disagree with these two countries policies, are you seriously suggesting that these are the two most evil regimes in the world? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester Ram Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 mwahahaha no healthcare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrivateDerby Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Anyone else got a survival kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramexpat Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 with whats happening with Syria and Russia getting involved im happy the UK mp's decided not to get involved ,, dont mess with the Ruski's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostyn6 Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 AS much as I often disagree with these two countries policies, are you seriously suggesting that these are the two most evil regimes in the world? yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekkie_ram Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I don't wanna go to war - lol - don't think about it.... la,la,la,la,la,la,la,la,la,la,la,la,la,la,la,la....... And the reality is, because of advancing technologies, a war today would be nothing like a war of old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted September 3, 2013 Author Share Posted September 3, 2013 yes Ok, please explain how the U.S. (for all their faults) are a more evil regime than Iran, Russia, North Korea, Burma and Zimbabwe to name but 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted September 3, 2013 Author Share Posted September 3, 2013 In terms of my OP, I wasn't necessarily thinking about the actual fighting and causes, more the strength of character, resilience and fortitude required to survive that kind of experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posh Ram Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 if it turned nuclear i'd be alright, i could hide in the wine cellar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyram Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 If we're gonna have a war thread, let's not turn it into a civil one, ok? On the Syria thing, if someone dropped illegal and mass murdering chemical weapons on us, wouldn't we want someone (like the UN) to put a stop to it? On America, they've been brutal in the past with their war methods, but I'd much rather have them as an ally rather than an enemy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcnram Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I'd probably only want to go to war if it was against the twin-evils of this world, America and Israel Why would you refer to America as evil? There is much about that country that I don't like.... but evil??? Considering Israels size and and their issues with Hezbollah et al, they clearly see the only response is to hit back with a massive over reaction (to us). Don't you consider countries like North Korea, Pakistan, and Syria to be on the evil side of Eviltown considering how they treat their own citizens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyram Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 In terms of my OP, I wasn't necessarily thinking about the actual fighting and causes, more the strength of character, resilience and fortitude required to survive that kind of experience. We'd face it, we'd have no choice. That's what Brits are famous for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostyn6 Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Ok, please explain how the U.S. (for all their faults) are a more evil regime than Iran, Russia, North Korea, Burma and Zimbabwe to name but 5. With Iran, North Korea and Burma, you only know what the media spoonfeed you. With Russia and Zimbabwe, modern US calaborated in creating the regimes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyram Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 What is it about Russia that makes me wish it would just disappear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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