[bladeofdarkness]

Originally Posted by yezhanquan

The same reason as how old Winston describes democracy: it's not the best out there, but it is as good as it gets after trying all others. Also, I defend my country for other reasons. It's where my family and friends are, and really, do you need any other reasons to live in the place or defend it?

Originally Posted by Haak

Because moving would be too inconvenient and not worth it
Because I don't want to die.
Spread what? Fish and chips?

both of you think too small.
human civilization progresses the most when in direct compatition with each other.
its always been that way.
WWII, for all its horror, also led to incredible technological breakthroughs.
the cold war, was even more so.
human civilizations standing around having a dick waving contest tends to lead to greater advancements then anything else.

now, rather then having more WWIII, i'd rather see another cold war period.
you know, back when both countries we're trying to prove who's dick was bigger.

but why should it be limited to just two countries ?
EVERY country should act as if its inherently the greatest nation on earth, then do their best to prove it.

Originally Posted by SeijiSensei

Assad tells Syrians recent unrest the result of external plots



I guess the regime feels comfortably knowing Western powers aren't about to intervene in a country which only ranks 33rd in the world in proven oil reserves. Libya's reserves are nearly twenty times Syria's.

3 guesses who's going to be accused of being "behind the plot".