The War on War

Discussion in 'Politics & Current Events' started by minerva, Sep 14, 2012.

  1. minerva

    minerva Member+

    Apr 20, 2009
    Denver, CO
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    doesn't exist.
    I don't expect much to be posted here.
    is there any politician, or any significant political party that is fundamentally pacifist?
    that is fundamentally protectionist and defense-minded, rather than force-projection in nature?
    is anyone (regular people) even interested in waging a war on war?
    it's like guys and sex - approximately half of our brain is constantly preoccupied with sex.
    if that brain power could be redirected for other, more useful purposes, we probably would have cured cancer by now.
    similarly, a huge chunk of the federal budget is preoccupied with war and defense. can you imagine what we could do to solve social issues if the government either re-directed that money to solving social problems, or just let people keep it?
    anyone with me?
     
  2. yossarian

    yossarian Moderator
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    Jun 16, 1999
    Big City Blinking
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    You're gonna lose. You have to lose. You have to learn how to die if you want to be alive.
     
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  3. minerva

    minerva Member+

    Apr 20, 2009
    Denver, CO
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    “I ain’t afraid of dying, it’s the thought of being dead…”
     
  4. fatbastard

    fatbastard Member+

    Aug 1, 2003
    Lincoln (ish), Va
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    DC United
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    United States
    Based on the results of all our other wars against concepts, this would virtually guarantee endless war.

    I am surprised it has not already been brought up by the Heritage Foundation :)
     
  5. Matt in the Hat

    Matt in the Hat Moderator
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    Sep 21, 2002
    Brooklyn
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    I welcome your vote for Governor Johnson!
     
  6. Dr. Wankler

    Dr. Wankler Member+

    May 2, 2001
    The Electric City
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    Chicago Fire

    Now that you mention it, a War on Peace and Prosperity may be just what this country needs.
     
  7. minerva

    minerva Member+

    Apr 20, 2009
    Denver, CO
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    Liverpool FC
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    a little Roger Rabbit - reverse psychology at play.
     
  8. minerva

    minerva Member+

    Apr 20, 2009
    Denver, CO
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    United States
    war is peace.
    freedom is slavery.
    ignorance is strength.
     
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  9. song219

    song219 BigSoccer Supporter

    Apr 5, 2004
    La Norte
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    It would take our minds off of our previous defeats in the War on Drugs and the War on Poverty.
     
  10. ceezmad

    ceezmad Member+

    Mar 4, 2010
    Chicago
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    Chicago Red Stars
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    United States

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