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RobertEarl

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Reply to pscot (Reply #1)

Thu Sep 25, 2014, 12:50 AM

Sep 2014

At what limit do you see our Empire collapsing due to the rest of the world refusing to go along with our empire. Like Ghandi and the Indians did to the British Empire.

There is a limit, where is that limit and how will we recognize that limitation?

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What would you ask a panel of experts on the appropriate use of military force? [View all] Vattel Sep 2014 OP

Where does it end? pscot Sep 2014 #1

Or... RobertEarl Sep 2014 #29

What's it worth. safeinOhio Sep 2014 #2

I would ask them, "Are YOU willing to fight in any conflict you deem "appropriate"? are YOU willing niyad Sep 2014 #3

Well, one of the panelists did four combat tours; so he was willing to fight. Vattel Sep 2014 #5

so what are the qualifications of the others on "the appropriate use of military force"? niyad Sep 2014 #10

Some are experts on the law of armed conflict (law professors), Vattel Sep 2014 #12

so, are there any real peacemongers on that panel--say, like the christian peacekeepers, a pacifist niyad Sep 2014 #13

I would say that there are some doves although no pacifists. Vattel Sep 2014 #17

will be looking forward to hearing your report. niyad Sep 2014 #19

Good point. That argument is silly. treestar Sep 2014 #16

Who are the "experts" LWolf Sep 2014 #4

I like the idea of asking them about whether the resources devoted to wars Vattel Sep 2014 #7

I like the one about inappropriate use of force for capitalistic reasons. woo me with science Sep 2014 #21

good point. i will try to get this elephant noticed Vattel Sep 2014 #23

How does one define and identify exactly whom we are using force against, and RKP5637 Sep 2014 #6

good suggestion, thx Vattel Sep 2014 #8

One question. "IS THIS THE LAST RESORT"? SomethingFishy Sep 2014 #9

I will definitely include a question about preventive wars. Vattel Sep 2014 #11

that is SUCH a disturbing, sick concept. niyad Sep 2014 #15

Thanks! Please let us know how it went and what you heard... SomethingFishy Sep 2014 #20

I should be able to post a link to a youtube video at some point. Vattel Sep 2014 #26

not just the "top of the response list", but, seemingly, the ONLY response! niyad Sep 2014 #14

I know.. it's... frightening, how easily we fire off some drones SomethingFishy Sep 2014 #18

Q: Do you regret not doing something more enlightened and constructive with your lives? n/t whatchamacallit Sep 2014 #22

I'd probably ask something along the lines of... Ohio Joe Sep 2014 #24

Only two of the seven panelists are military, and their opinions are definitely worth hearing. Vattel Sep 2014 #25

Why do we have war talks... peace13 Sep 2014 #27

What can you do with military force that you can't do with sharing? nt valerief Sep 2014 #28