NationStates Jolt Archive

...all the governments that like engaging in war all enact a law that only allows hand-to-hand combat? Then we'd see some REAL fighting and there will be none or less civilian deaths.

I still think my idea that nations should play massive pranks on each other the best idea.

...all the governments that like engaging in war all enact a law that only allows hand-to-hand combat? Then we'd see some REAL fighting and there will be none or less civilian deaths.

It would be better if the governments of the opposing countries were going to fist-fight over the issues in an arena. The UN would be less boring. Of course, the US would pass the famous amendment from "Demolition Man", so they could field The Governator - or The Presidator (?).

Because then it would be fair. ;)

or... why don't they settle it in Unreal Tournament?:gundge:

...all the governments that like engaging in war all enact a law that only allows hand-to-hand combat? Then we'd see some REAL fighting and there will be none or less civilian deaths.The first one to cheat would win.

I'd totally be at the sidelines of a fight between national leaders.

Although, if it were Bush in the ring, there is a chance I would be rooting for the opponent.

But then there's no senseless, rampant violence! We can't have wars without senseless, rampant violence! :eek:

:p

I remember reading a book once that involved two nations, who had been at war with each other for hundreds of years, but had developed a system whereby they sent unmanned, wind-powered battlecraft into the desert. No casualties, just a great spectacle.
If only real conflicts could be solved as bloodlessly.

I still think my idea that nations should play massive pranks on each other the best idea.

Agreed.

In fact, take it one notch up: Best four out of seven checkers games, inside a massive prank-filled facility.

That would truly reward the most clever and creative leaders :D

I think they should fight all their wars via games for the computer. That way nobody dies

Agreed.

In fact, take it one notch up: Best four out of seven checkers games, inside a massive prank-filled facility.

That would truly reward the most clever and creative leaders :D

I was thinking somethign along the lines of launching giant pies at each other or better yet, gassing an entire nation and changing everyone in the govt ranks into bondage gear and posting the pictures on the internet.

...all the governments that like engaging in war all enact a law that only allows hand-to-hand combat? Then we'd see some REAL fighting and there will be none or less civilian deaths.

I like it. Either that, or some sort of adaptation of "Funhouse".

...all the governments that like engaging in war all enact a law that only allows hand-to-hand combat? Then we'd see some REAL fighting and there will be none or less civilian deaths.

Because war is an extension of politics...not who is toughest.

Its about imposigin your political will, not honor.

War is about wining...it is what exactly the victory that gets foggy.

I think they should fight all their wars via games for the computer. That way nobody dies
It would also lead to South Korea taking over the universe, before some kind of coalition of h4x0rz took it back :)

Well, it kind of falls apart when someone decides to break the agreement and takes over the world...

I have a better idea - how about politicians vs. ordinary people, hand-to-hand combat?

But then what would the arms manufacturers do?

But then what would the arms manufacturers do?

They have the means to their own suicide at hand.

But then what would the arms manufacturers do?
Manufacture exoskeleton robot arms that enhances your punching power.

I like the pranks idea, but fighting hand-to-hand would still be interesting

Manufacture exoskeleton robot arms that enhances your punching power.

This is genius. I hope these wars get televised.

But then what would the arms manufacturers do?

call me crazy but if I was a corporate body with a large collection of weapons who had just had the demand for his products taken away by someone without any, i'd supply my own demand by shooting them till they brought guns.

Interestingly, this has been tried. In 1139 Pope Innocent II banned crossbows in Christian countries. The official reason was the weapon inflicted "unchristian suffering." The real reason was a crossbow quarrel could penetrate the armor worn by nobles and their cavalry. Allowing peasants to have weapons that could kill the nobility form a distance? Horrors!

In the real world, war comes about when either all other diplomatic avenues have failed, or one side sees the chance to make good gains without heavy losses. No one is going to give up an advantage in this case.

Weapons have been abandoned, but usually because they are replaced by something more effective or they are found to be ineffective. Take poison gas. Used heavily by al sides in WWI, post-war research showed that gas was as bad to the side shooting it as the side on the receiving end. By WWII, no one seriously considered using gas.

I like it. Either that, or some sort of adaptation of "Funhouse".

Try as I might, I don't think playing Stooges albums at each other is going to solve the world's current problems.