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What nation would you most support in case of attack?

Canada.
34
20%
Great Britain.
27
16%
Mexico.
6
4%
Israel.
19
11%
Germany.
14
8%
Japan.
8
5%
France.
6
4%
China.
5
3%
Vietnam.
4
2%
Other (please explain)
46
27%
 
Total votes : 169

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New Dracora
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Postby New Dracora » Thu Sep 10, 2009 10:34 pm

Shahinesian States wrote:*snip*


Was going to give you a -3/10 for posting an obvious troll however, it would appear NSG can be a bit nieve when it comes to internets as such you get a 5/10 for getting a healthy response.

That doesn't mean you should do it again however - so please gtfo, thanks.

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Maurepas
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Postby Maurepas » Thu Sep 10, 2009 10:37 pm

the former Republic of West Florida, *nods*...

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Barzan
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Postby Barzan » Thu Sep 10, 2009 10:39 pm

Maurepas wrote:the former Republic of West Florida, *nods*...

No no no... The Conch Republic! :bow:
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New Dracora
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Postby New Dracora » Thu Sep 10, 2009 10:41 pm

Brachyuria wrote:-And maybe Australia (But they'd have to sign a "no more sheep jokes" agreement first)


I'm assuming you're a kiwi, since I don't ever recall making sheep jokes about any other nationally...... (correct me if I'm wrong).

But regardless, 'fraid we can't do that - part of our cultural hertitage and all that. ;)

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Maurepas
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Postby Maurepas » Thu Sep 10, 2009 10:41 pm

Barzan wrote:
Maurepas wrote:the former Republic of West Florida, *nods*...

No no no... The Conch Republic! :bow:

lol, well, the Republic of West Florida actually fit the qualifications as it was a real life nation once upon a time, and, more importantly from my standpoint, included my home locale, ;)

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BowlsofCream
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Postby BowlsofCream » Thu Sep 10, 2009 10:43 pm

I would defend Canada. Who in the right mind could possible hate Canada?!

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Maurepas
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Postby Maurepas » Thu Sep 10, 2009 10:46 pm

BowlsofCream wrote:I would defend Canada. Who in the right mind could possible hate Canada?!

Me, maple syrup eating, eh-sayin, Canucks...we should get a new hat, :p

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Postby Natapoc » Thu Sep 10, 2009 10:46 pm

BowlsofCream wrote:I would defend Canada. Who in the right mind could possible hate Canada?!

Seals? *runs away and hides*
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Barzan
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Postby Barzan » Thu Sep 10, 2009 10:48 pm

Maurepas wrote:
Barzan wrote:
Maurepas wrote:the former Republic of West Florida, *nods*...

No no no... The Conch Republic! :bow:

lol, well, the Republic of West Florida actually fit the qualifications as it was a real life nation once upon a time, and, more importantly from my standpoint, included my home locale, ;)

Well, the Conch Republic was sort of real for a few days or something, although it wasn't recognised by any other state. You even had to clear customs and immigration to get from the Republic to Florida (though they called the border something more euphemistic).

*EDITED -- to combine two posts*

Natapoc wrote:
BowlsofCream wrote:I would defend Canada. Who in the right mind could possible hate Canada?!

Seals? *runs away and hides*

We treat our seals better than European farmers treat their cattle and chickens. And we don't slit the throats of our animals and let them bleed to death like those uncivilised Arabs or Israelis, although some people from those nationalities do if they live here.

Maybe some aboriginals don't like Canada...
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Postby Brachyuria » Thu Sep 10, 2009 11:37 pm

New Dracora wrote:
Brachyuria wrote:-And maybe Australia (But they'd have to sign a "no more sheep jokes" agreement first)


I'm assuming you're a kiwi, since I don't ever recall making sheep jokes about any other nationally...... (correct me if I'm wrong).

But regardless, 'fraid we can't do that - part of our cultural hertitage and all that. ;)


Then I'm afraid I will not be supporting any military help from my country to yours.

We'll see how you feel when you are devoid of the support those ten New Zealand soldiers and their rubber dingy could bring you, without which you will doubtless succumb to whatever nation it is that you're being attacked by.
Unless it's us that's attacking you of course, in which case, we might go all out and send a second dingy full of armed troops to help the first one.
And they might be bringing a dog or something with them too.

No need to reply with a statement about how terrified you are by the prospect, it's already a given.
But the good news is, we're probably not going to attack you, unless you pull another underarm bowling stunt.
So count yourself lucky.

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Postby Sierra Lobo » Fri Sep 11, 2009 12:06 am

I would defend Canada. Who in the right mind could possible hate Canada?!


Quebec.
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Cameroi
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Postby Cameroi » Fri Sep 11, 2009 12:19 am

probably none of them that currently exist.
i wouldn't attack any of them. i'll let others and nature do that.
i can imagine a country i'd be willing to defend easily enough,
but as far as i know, no country currently existing, nor even existing in the modern sense of a nation as such in the past, again as far as i know, comes any where near close enough to be worth trading my life, or anyone else's, for.

there are interests i'd be willing to try and protect any reasonable nation FROM.
but pretty much only to the extent i could do so at minimal, or at most reasonable,
risk to myself and others.

earth has a lot of growing up to do, before there'll be any nation i'd willingly sacrifice myself for.
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Postby RoI3 » Fri Sep 11, 2009 1:00 am

Other than my own country? None.
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Hamilay
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Postby Hamilay » Fri Sep 11, 2009 1:06 am

Anybody who we have a military alliance with, since we sort of have to, but otherwise going to war for other nations every single time without any information on the context of the conflict or whether we can actually not be bombed to rubble ourselves is almost a universally bad idea.

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Tybra
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Postby Tybra » Fri Sep 11, 2009 1:08 am

The earth from an extraterrestrial race. Otherwise none, i'd probably be the one attacking nations.
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Alsatian Knights
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Postby Alsatian Knights » Fri Sep 11, 2009 1:11 am

To be honest I don't really know. I feel more compelled to defend my house than my nation at this point in time, but if I to choose right on the spot, I would choose for scenery and gender ratios...Australia then...2 chicks for 1 guy (go ahead call me sexist...its a fact you can look it up), that would improve my chance of finding the perfect girl for me...not that I'm looking at this stage in my life.
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Suvon
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Postby Suvon » Fri Sep 11, 2009 1:17 am

-And maybe Australia (But they'd have to sign a "no more sheep jokes" agreement first)


NEVER! It's our duty and sovereign right dear sir! I'd rather be annexed/tortured/killed than lose such a fundamental privilege!

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Great Balt State
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Postby Great Balt State » Fri Sep 11, 2009 1:19 am

I would support a defense of any of our NATO allies. Because we have promised to. And they are basically all good countries :)

And also definitely Georgia.

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UNIverseVERSE
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Postby UNIverseVERSE » Fri Sep 11, 2009 1:21 am

None. Nations are fictitious.

Now States, on the other hand. Still none, because I don't owe allegiance to any slice of humanity led by a two-bit oligarch with delusions of power.
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RoI3
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Postby RoI3 » Fri Sep 11, 2009 1:32 am

UNIverseVERSE wrote:None. Nations are fictitious.

Now States, on the other hand. Still none, because I don't owe allegiance to any slice of humanity led by a two-bit oligarch with delusions of power.

Countries aren't real? :blink:
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Brachyuria
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Postby Brachyuria » Fri Sep 11, 2009 1:36 am

Suvon wrote:
-And maybe Australia (But they'd have to sign a "no more sheep jokes" agreement first)


NEVER! It's our duty and sovereign right dear sir! I'd rather be annexed/tortured/killed than lose such a fundamental privilege!


Go ahead then, doom yourself.

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Helpless I tell you!

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Pope Joan
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Postby Pope Joan » Fri Sep 11, 2009 1:38 am

RoI3 wrote:
UNIverseVERSE wrote:None. Nations are fictitious.

Now States, on the other hand. Still none, because I don't owe allegiance to any slice of humanity led by a two-bit oligarch with delusions of power.

Countries aren't real? :blink:


Yeah, that sounds more like some ideology than observable political science.
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Postby Natapoc » Fri Sep 11, 2009 1:44 am

Pope Joan wrote:
RoI3 wrote:
UNIverseVERSE wrote:None. Nations are fictitious.

Now States, on the other hand. Still none, because I don't owe allegiance to any slice of humanity led by a two-bit oligarch with delusions of power.

Countries aren't real? :blink:


Yeah, that sounds more like some ideology than observable political science.


He said nation's are not real. Not countries. And he is right in the sense that what makes up a nation is essentially paper. Laws written down and agreements signed. It is an artificial construct. The people who live in a country are very real and he did not say anything about defending or not defending them.
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Yootopia
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Postby Yootopia » Fri Sep 11, 2009 1:46 am

Hmm well the UK goes without saying, Canada for sure, and in case of a Proper Big War I'd pretty much be happy to back up any Commonwealth and the EU states and probably the US .
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Postby Hairless Kitten II » Fri Sep 11, 2009 1:52 am

I assume there are not a lot non-Americans that wish to defend USA.

That's probably the reason why it is not on the list. Hehe. *evil laughter*

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