gregpso 1 #1 August 5, 2012 Bloody hell the British are beating us Aussies in the Olympics. This calls for a Royal Commission !!! POMS beating Aussies (Damm) (only joking to our british friends) Wait unitl the ashes series next yearI tend to be a bit different. enjoyed my time in the sport or is it an industry these days ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coreece 189 #2 August 5, 2012 Some countries take the Olympics so seriously...is it ever possible that we could use it to decide our wars?Your secrets are the true reflection of who you really are... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nanook 1 #3 August 5, 2012 QuoteSome countries take the Olympics so seriously...is it ever possible that we could use it to decide our wars? No. The single-combat tend to be a duel between two individuals rather than whole nations. Using David vs. Goliath style confrontations between armies became obsolete when mission changed to taking down a country, annexing, economic superiority and destroying a legitimate or percieved threat. All, which require the confidence of the winning country that the losing nation is not able to go back on their "gentlemanly" word of staying "defeated". Single combat was more of a "chivalry" idea that became dated with the introduction of logbows and other weapons. This is why the phrase "what happens if someone throws a war and nobody shows up?" is a naive thought. Or those who believe that robots in place of living soldiers as the future of warfare to save lives as a viable alternative is thinking too innocently._____________________________ "The trouble with quotes on the internet is that you can never know if they are genuine" - Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #4 August 5, 2012 QuoteSome countries take the Olympics so seriously...is it ever possible that we could use it to decide our wars? Wouldn't that be nice.When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #5 August 5, 2012 QuoteBloody hell the British are beating us Aussies in the Olympics. This calls for a Royal Commission !!! POMS beating Aussies (Damm) (only joking to our british friends) Wait unitl the ashes series next year Sadly a reduction in Aussie sport is taking its toll. Still with 10 silvers its only a matter of time before the 'lucky country' strikes gold again. From a Brit perspective yesterday was awesome. Been to the Olympics once last week and off to the mens athletics this week. Loving the whole thing.When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #6 August 5, 2012 Quote The single-combat tend to be a duel between two individuals rather than whole nations. If single combat was used instead of wars and politicians had to fight on behalf of their nation, war would cease overnight and never be fought again.When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hermes70 0 #7 August 5, 2012 The idea that one country is better than another simply because their team won in some sporting event, is bunk. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nanook 1 #8 August 5, 2012 QuoteQuote The single-combat tend to be a duel between two individuals rather than whole nations. If single combat was used instead of wars and politicians had to fight on behalf of their nation, war would cease overnight and never be fought again. No it wouldn't. If single combat was used, politicians who are willing to fight on behalf of their nation will be the ones who will be elected. Wars will not cease. It probably will increase and become a fun past time. But that's just fantasy. In reality, its long range weapons that prevent single combat. It's foolish for a nation to depend on Gentlemanship regarding the affairs of State._____________________________ "The trouble with quotes on the internet is that you can never know if they are genuine" - Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,254 #9 August 5, 2012 Quote Wait unitl the ashes series next year So we can beat you for the fourth time in five series? CoolDo you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #10 August 5, 2012 Woosh!When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nanook 1 #11 August 5, 2012 QuoteWoosh! Nope. I know you weren't being a true believer in that idea, and you were just musing, but it did give me the opportunity to call it out as silly. Some actually believe this crap._____________________________ "The trouble with quotes on the internet is that you can never know if they are genuine" - Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coreece 189 #12 August 12, 2012 Quote Quote Some countries take the Olympics so seriously...is it ever possible that we could use it to decide our wars? Wouldn't that be nice. Scoreboard! http://www.london2012.com/medals/medal-count/ Your secrets are the true reflection of who you really are... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,620 #13 August 13, 2012 Quote Quote Quote Some countries take the Olympics so seriously...is it ever possible that we could use it to decide our wars? Wouldn't that be nice. Scoreboard! http://www.london2012.com/medals/medal-count/ How does that look on a per capita basis?... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nanook 1 #14 August 13, 2012 Quote Quote Quote Quote Some countries take the Olympics so seriously...is it ever possible that we could use it to decide our wars? Wouldn't that be nice. Scoreboard! http://www.london2012.com/medals/medal-count/ How does that look on a per capita basis? Qatar, probably._____________________________ "The trouble with quotes on the internet is that you can never know if they are genuine" - Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #15 August 13, 2012 No, GB is number one on a per capita basis.When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nanook 1 #16 August 13, 2012 Yup, you are right. Got some bad gouge on Qatar's population._____________________________ "The trouble with quotes on the internet is that you can never know if they are genuine" - Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
