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 Sep 11 2012, 06:29 PM
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Syria is currently going through a Civil War. 150 years ago the US was in the midst of our own Civil War.
IF - the US Civil War was being fought today - What would it look like and sound like, in the world of cell phones, computers, the net, weapons that can spread death far and wide in a heart beat? Considering the slaughter that happened 150 years ago - what would the slaughter be today? -------------------- Never too old to have a happy childhood!  .......... ..........Don't put an age limit on your dreams! |
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Sep 11 2012, 11:31 PM
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Sep 11 2012, 11:47 PM
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QUOTE(mmi16 @ Sep 11 2012, 06:29 PM)  Syria is currently going through a Civil War. 150 years ago the US was in the midst of our own Civil War. IF - the US Civil War was being fought today - What would it look like and sound like, in the world of cell phones, computers, the net, weapons that can spread death far and wide in a heart beat? Considering the slaughter that happened 150 years ago - what would the slaughter be today? Congrats! This is the 30,000th thread on accuweather! 
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Sep 23 2012, 09:58 PM
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if cell phones were involved there would be no casulties as both side would be yaking on their phones and not paying attention to what they should be doing!
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Sep 23 2012, 11:16 PM
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QUOTE(mmi16 @ Sep 11 2012, 06:29 PM) Syria is currently going through a Civil War. 150 years ago the US was in the midst of our own Civil War. IF - the US Civil War was being fought today - What would it look like and sound like, in the world of cell phones, computers, the net, weapons that can spread death far and wide in a heart beat? Considering the slaughter that happened 150 years ago - what would the slaughter be today? Since The War Between The States ushered in the age of "modern warfare" and featured techniques and tactics that were still in use up till Vietnam War...this "supposed" Civil War will make that one look like a minor skirmish!! Think 'Terminator' battle scenes times 40!! That oughta get it close...IMHO! -------------------- The Revolution has been in effect...go get a "late pass!" |
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Sep 24 2012, 11:42 AM
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QUOTE(john72ss @ Sep 23 2012, 09:58 PM) if cell phones were involved there would be no casulties as both side would be yaking on their phones and not paying attention to what they should be doing! As opposed to reading and writing letters, right? |
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Sep 24 2012, 06:18 PM
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QUOTE(john72ss @ Sep 23 2012, 10:58 PM) if cell phones were involved there would be no casulties as both side would be yaking on their phones and not paying attention to what they should be doing! They would probably have touble getting 'bars' as I would expect the cell network to be a primary target. -------------------- Never too old to have a happy childhood! ....................Don't put an age limit on your dreams! |
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Sep 27 2012, 11:47 AM
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Certainly the tactics used during the Civil War would be useless. Those tactics though is what makes for interesting reading today, about the American Civil War, at least to me.
If they fought today, it would be a boring war. We would probably simply nuke ourselves to death and then the Taliban would take over. 
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Nov 13 2012, 01:33 AM
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QUOTE(Rbrtkln @ Sep 27 2012, 11:47 AM) Certainly the tactics used during the Civil War would be useless. Those tactics though is what makes for interesting reading today, about the American Civil War, at least to me. If they fought today, it would be a boring war. We would probably simply nuke ourselves to death and then the Taliban would take over. I'd like to think we are smarter than to use Nuke's. -------------------- Never too old to have a happy childhood! ....................Don't put an age limit on your dreams! |
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Nov 13 2012, 03:34 AM
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Since Texas and 19 other states are writing letters to secede we might find out... (yahoo news)
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Nov 13 2012, 04:38 AM
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It would not be any fun, that's for sure. Let's face it (and I know this is a very unpopular viewpoint to have) - America is a pretty violent culture these days. Gun-obsessed, violence-obsessed, wasteful, reckless, careless, immature, ego-driven, imperialistic, materialistic, technology-based.....it's the sad truth. Fortunately, cultures do change over time. Of course, this isn't to say that America is bad or that all Americans are violent (which would be pretty dumb for me to say) or anything that extreme. A couple of useful quotes:
"You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty." ~ Mohandas Gandhi "Mystery is gone to the certainty of technological principles. So the real terror, the real aggression against life comes in the form of the pursuit of our technological happiness." ~ Godfrey Reggio "When you're born you get a ticket to the freak show. When you're born in America, you get a front row seat." ~ George Carlin -------------------- Temecula Seasonal Precipitation 2012-2013: 7.27" (-6.47") Normal to-date precipitation: 13.74" East Murrieta Seasonal Precipitation 2012-2013: 7.11" Season began July 1st, 2012. Temecula Weather Pages |
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Nov 13 2012, 11:05 AM
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QUOTE(Beck @ Nov 13 2012, 04:38 AM) It would not be any fun, that's for sure. Let's face it (and I know this is a very unpopular viewpoint to have) - America is a pretty violent culture these days. Gun-obsessed, violence-obsessed, wasteful, reckless, careless, immature, ego-driven, imperialistic, materialistic, technology-based.....it's the sad truth. Fortunately, cultures do change over time. Of course, this isn't to say that America is bad or that all Americans are violent (which would be pretty dumb for me to say) or anything that extreme. A couple of useful quotes: "You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty." ~ Mohandas Gandhi "Mystery is gone to the certainty of technological principles. So the real terror, the real aggression against life comes in the form of the pursuit of our technological happiness." ~ Godfrey Reggio "When you're born you get a ticket to the freak show. When you're born in America, you get a front row seat." ~ George Carlin I'm obssessed with guns
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Nov 13 2012, 11:36 AM
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QUOTE(drummer182 @ Nov 13 2012, 11:05 AM) I'm obssessed with guns Nothin' wrong with that.....Bought 200 rounds of 12ga yesterday and 40 rounds of .243 the other day....while you can still buy ammo...  Going looking for Mr. big buck in a few hours.... -------------------- " it don't get no better than this "
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Nov 13 2012, 01:41 PM
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QUOTE(aaastinkie @ Nov 13 2012, 11:36 AM) Nothin' wrong with that.....Bought 200 rounds of 12ga yesterday and 40 rounds of .243 the other day....while you can still buy ammo... Going looking for Mr. big buck in a few hours.... Nice! Wish we could still post pictures and stuff on this thread (Other than your kill). I need to stock up on 5.56. -------------------- And Shepards We Shall Be
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