NationStates Jolt Archive


Why don't...

Multiland
05-06-2007, 18:10
...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.
Sumamba Buwhan
05-06-2007, 18:10
I still think my idea that nations should play massive pranks on each other the best idea.
Risottia
05-06-2007, 18:17
...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 (?).
Kryozerkia
05-06-2007, 18:30
Because then it would be fair. ;)
Ruby City
05-06-2007, 18:41
or... why don't they settle it in Unreal Tournament?:gundge:
Damor
05-06-2007, 18:52
...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.
Sumamba Buwhan
05-06-2007, 18:53
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.
My Previous Post
05-06-2007, 18:56
But then there's no senseless, rampant violence! We can't have wars without senseless, rampant violence! :eek:

:p
Vernasia
05-06-2007, 19:31
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.
Andaluciae
05-06-2007, 19:38
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
Darkest Empires
05-06-2007, 19:43
I think they should fight all their wars via games for the computer. That way nobody dies
Sumamba Buwhan
05-06-2007, 19:46
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.
The blessed Chris
05-06-2007, 19:51
...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".
Skibereen
05-06-2007, 19:51
...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.
Yootopia
05-06-2007, 22:12
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 :)
Vetalia
05-06-2007, 22:14
Well, it kind of falls apart when someone decides to break the agreement and takes over the world...
Ultraviolent Radiation
05-06-2007, 22:34
I have a better idea - how about politicians vs. ordinary people, hand-to-hand combat?
Ifreann
05-06-2007, 22:38
But then what would the arms manufacturers do?
Ultraviolent Radiation
05-06-2007, 22:47
But then what would the arms manufacturers do?

They have the means to their own suicide at hand.
Ruby City
05-06-2007, 22:49
But then what would the arms manufacturers do?
Manufacture exoskeleton robot arms that enhances your punching power.
Multiland
06-06-2007, 00:14
I like the pranks idea, but fighting hand-to-hand would still be interesting
Ifreann
06-06-2007, 00:18
Manufacture exoskeleton robot arms that enhances your punching power.

This is genius. I hope these wars get televised.
[NS:]The UK in Exile
06-06-2007, 00:26
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.
Eodwaurd
06-06-2007, 01:00
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.
Bodies Without Organs
06-06-2007, 01:33
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.