Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted January 10, 2017 Poll of 9000 people across multiple nations shows that most think WW3 is coming soon: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/world-war-iii-three-worldwide-conflict-west-western-countries-poulations-poll-russia-one-china-us-a7513696.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted January 24, 2017 "Washington-based South China Sea expert Mira Rapp-Hooper described the US' threats to China's access to the South China Sea as "incredible," adding that they have no basis in international law. "A blockade - which is what would be required to actually bar access - is an act of war," the analyst for the Center for a New American Security said." http://www.dw.com/en/china-tells-trump-to-act-cautiously-on-south-china-sea-issue/a-37249052 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,941 Posted January 24, 2017 Can easily see Trump starting WW3 by accident. The world's going to hell in a handcart in the next few centuries anyway, we might as well get the job done quickly with a good WW3 and a few nuclear bombs to reduce population. (A joke btw) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,219 Posted January 24, 2017 "Washington-based South China Sea expert Mira Rapp-Hooper described the US' threats to China's access to the South China Sea as "incredible," adding that they have no basis in international law. "A blockade - which is what would be required to actually bar access - is an act of war," the analyst for the Center for a New American Security said." http://www.dw.com/en/china-tells-trump-to-act-cautiously-on-south-china-sea-issue/a-37249052 There wont be a blockade. There will not be a World War. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,588 Posted January 25, 2017 Can easily see Trump starting WW3 by accident. The world's going to hell in a handcart in the next few centuries anyway, we might as well get the job done quickly with a good WW3 and a few nuclear bombs to reduce population. (A joke btw) Try reading Earthworks by Brian Aldiss (it is turgid and really only for SF completists but mercifully short) his solution to a world riddled with pollution and over population is a nuclear war. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted January 25, 2017 There will not be a World War. If there is one and, by some fluke, we both manage to survive, I will recall these words to you, LFN. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted January 29, 2017 Gorbachev worried: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2017/01/29/mikhail-gorbachev-is-worried-about-a-world-war-he-hopes-trump-and-putin-can-stop-it/?tid=pm_world_pop&utm_term=.32e66128a686 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,970 Posted January 29, 2017 Gorbachev worried: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2017/01/29/mikhail-gorbachev-is-worried-about-a-world-war-he-hopes-trump-and-putin-can-stop-it/?tid=pm_world_pop&utm_term=.32e66128a686 I'm worried he's still alive. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,219 Posted January 29, 2017 Gorbachev worried: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2017/01/29/mikhail-gorbachev-is-worried-about-a-world-war-he-hopes-trump-and-putin-can-stop-it/?tid=pm_world_pop&utm_term=.32e66128a686 Im not, infact Ive decided that we are all going to hell in a hand cart so its utterly fucking futile chewing your fingers down to the knuckles or building a 2016 Anderson shelter at the bottom of the garden just incase. Im fucked if im going to worry anymore than my parents did when Kennedy gave Khrushchev the ultimatum. Life is what it is, a bit fucking shit. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,480 Posted January 29, 2017 WW2 happened, the Missile Crisis happened, Reagan happened, September 11 happened, and folk are still here posting away. The trick is to keep breathing yourself, and the world tends to keep buggering on. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted January 30, 2017 LOL - http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/316785-trump-warns-senators-looking-to-start-world-war-iii# Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,657 Posted January 30, 2017 Summat I read in that book on conspiracies got me thinking. Sometimes the apparent triggers of a war are random to say the least. Franz Ferdinand's assassination was a comedy of errors. Six bombers on station, first one chickened out, second one chucked the bomb so badly it blew up under the wrong car at which point the secret was out and the other four legged it in the chaos. It was only when the delayed motorcade took a wrong turn and FF's limo was forced into a u-turn in front of a cafe that one of the last four bombers who'd legged it after the first blast clocked what was happening and - presented with a target he couldn't miss - went out and killed FF. A Mel Brooks movie despite the lengthy repercussions. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted January 30, 2017 Summat I read in that book on conspiracies got me thinking. Sometimes the apparent triggers of a war are random to say the least. Franz Ferdinand's assassination was a comedy of errors. Six bombers on station, first one chickened out, second one chucked the bomb so badly it blew up under the wrong car at which point the secret was out and the other four legged it in the chaos. It was only when the delayed motorcade took a wrong turn and FF's limo was forced into a u-turn in front of a cafe that one of the last four bombers who'd legged it after the first blast clocked what was happening and - presented with a target he couldn't miss - went out and killed FF. A Mel Brooks movie despite the lengthy repercussions. Yes, I knew about that. What makes it worse though is when you have nutters in power who actually want war: by coincidence, I was reading about Admiral von Tirpitz the other night and he was a complete nutter: https://en.wikipedia.org/Alfred_von_Tirpitz/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted February 4, 2017 Trump's chief advisor says 5-10 years: http://www.financialexpress.com/world-news/world-war-3-us-china-gears-up-for-military-clash-with-nuclear-missile-test-warmongers/535175/ http://www.inquisitr.com/3941818/world-war-3-breitbart-news-steve-bannon-claimed-war-with-china-on-the-horizon/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted February 4, 2017 Interesting: http://www.cracked.com/personal-experiences-2403-6-reasons-why-new-civil-war-possible-terrifying.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted February 13, 2017 The Sun gets in on the act with a handy survival guide... https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/2163824/world-war-three-bomb-survival-guide/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cat O'Falk 3,290 Posted February 13, 2017 I see they've dropped the 'place your head between your legs and kiss your arse goodbye' advice. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted February 19, 2017 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/02/17/world-war-three-now-serious-threat-prominent-historian-warns/ On that cheerful note, have a nice day! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted February 19, 2017 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/02/17/world-war-three-now-serious-threat-prominent-historian-warns/ On that cheerful note, have a nice day! I love that they've put a poll in the article. But they've still only scared half their readers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,657 Posted February 19, 2017 Trump's chief advisor says 5-10 years: http://www.financialexpress.com/world-news/world-war-3-us-china-gears-up-for-military-clash-with-nuclear-missile-test-warmongers/535175/ http://www.inquisitr.com/3941818/world-war-3-breitbart-news-steve-bannon-claimed-war-with-china-on-the-horizon/ And you lot thought the 2017 Deathrace a let down - someone will win 2022 by simply cutting and pasting the crew-list off a major battleship! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted February 19, 2017 ... Or a list of famous celebs living in Moscow/Beijing (take your pick) at that time. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted March 4, 2017 Increasingly loud US sabre rattling: http://www.dw.com/en/opinion-increasingly-loud-us-saber-rattling/a-37809983 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,219 Posted March 4, 2017 29 minutes ago, Davey Jones' Locker said: Increasingly loud US sabre rattling: http://www.dw.com/en/opinion-increasingly-loud-us-saber-rattling/a-37809983 So, on the one hand, he is seen as a Putin Puppet and on the other a war monger threatening Russia and China. Its all clear now. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted March 4, 2017 29 minutes ago, Lord Fellatio Nelson said: So, on the one hand, he is seen as a Putin Puppet and on the other a war monger threatening Russia and China. Its all clear now. http://www.mediaite.com/tv/russian-government-asks-propaganda-outlets-to-cut-back-on-pro-trump-content/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,219 Posted March 4, 2017 9 minutes ago, Davey Jones' Locker said: http://www.mediaite.com/tv/russian-government-asks-propaganda-outlets-to-cut-back-on-pro-trump-content/ Well, in reality, they only have so much to go around. Apparently, according to the French security services, they are now trying to influence the French Election.. ((yawn)) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
