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New Age of Military 'culture'.
Jan 13^th, 2019 at 2:49pm

Ever since the dawn of time, when (like in 2001: A Space Odyssey) a Hominid thumped another over the head in a fight over a pool of water (after being inspired by 'Sin'... the moon).

Military has been a progression of having the 'superior weapon' as the win-factor in warfare, especially in regards to the Old Worlds.

But in South America: Warfare was a form of 'ceremony' and 'rules'. It was a 'social' occassion like no other among all the tribes and civilisations (people who build big buildings Roll Eyes

). Besides their mega-crops being a means to food AND mind-altering narcotics.
They would go to 'war' with other tribes - not to 'destroy', but to just 'enjoy' and cull a few along the way.

I guess - with the creation of NUCLEAR missiles, bombs, etc.
The Military have created a weapon that can basically destroy all of humanity and life on this planet!

So where does the Military go from there?
That nations like Russia, China, USA and some others have the capability to destroy 'everything' to either a total or drastic level...

Where then, will they 'draw the line' _______________
and conform to a more South American style of warfare?
I think they have already crossed the line.
I don't think even China or other nations will be stupid enough to just let fly 'all of their nuclear missiles' in every direction at any possible threat.
If they did - they would destroy themselves too.

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Re: New Age of Military 'culture'.
Reply #1 - Jan 13^th, 2019 at 3:17pm

Well since our politicians love their own country so much, I would have no problem with, when their is a dispute between two nations for them (men & women) to suit up and form a phalanx and go to war on some neutral ground.

Some will die some will be injured and others will flee.

To the winner go the spoils.

That were agreed upon prior to the encounter.... Wink

Somehow I just can't see it happening not because politicians don't love their country but if they are to die they will probably think we have to die with them.

Bring out the nukes............. Cheesy

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Re: New Age of Military 'culture'.
Reply #2 - Jan 13^th, 2019 at 5:01pm

Jasin wrote on Jan 13^th, 2019 at 2:49pm:

Ever since the dawn of time, when (like in 2001: A Space Odyssey) a Hominid thumped another over the head in a fight over a pool of water (after being inspired by 'Sin'... the moon).

Military has been a progression of having the 'superior weapon' as the win-factor in warfare, especially in regards to the Old Worlds.

But in South America: Warfare was a form of 'ceremony' and 'rules'. It was a 'social' occassion like no other among all the tribes and civilisations (people who build big buildings Roll Eyes

). Besides their mega-crops being a means to food AND mind-altering narcotics.
They would go to 'war' with other tribes - not to 'destroy', but to just 'enjoy' and cull a few along the way.

I guess - with the creation of NUCLEAR missiles, bombs, etc.
The Military have created a weapon that can basically destroy all of humanity and life on this planet!

So where does the Military go from there?
That nations like Russia, China, USA and some others have the capability to destroy 'everything' to either a total or drastic level...

Where then, will they 'draw the line' _______________
and conform to a more South American style of warfare?
I think they have already crossed the line.
I don't think even China or other nations will be stupid enough to just let fly 'all of their nuclear missiles' in every direction at any possible threat.
If they did - they would destroy themselves too.

They went to war because their religions demanded human sacrifice. They went to war to take prisoners who they could kill to satiate their gods. If you think that's just a fun day out for the family...

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Re: New Age of Military 'culture'.
Reply #3 - Jan 13^th, 2019 at 5:10pm

Yes they went to war for 'sacrifices' towards 'gods'.
But it was very pre-orchestrated, mostly 'ordered', mostly 'agreed upon' and very very ceremonial.
In other words - they really did get dressed up in their finest 'jaguar' skin, etc.
Sometimes they raided for slaves, concubines and all the rest.
But rarely and occassionally - did they go to war to 'obliterate' the enemy and take control.

Maybe its because they all descended from the same little 'gene pool' tribe from north Siberia that sneaked into North America during a window of opportunity with a population of just 100 at the most. All the brother's and sisters made love all the way down to Patagonia.

Regardless - their concept of Military, was very ceremonial and based 'socialising'.

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