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Matthew28's JournalIf the United states invades greenland and every other member of nato declares war on the united states. Would that be t
If the United states invades greenland and every other member of nato declares war on the united states. Would that be the biggest war since wwII?
Yes, a hypothetical war pitting the United States against every other NATO member (currently 31 countries, including major powers like the UK, France, Germany, Turkey, Canada, and others) would almost certainly qualify as the largest-scale conflict since World War II, based on several key metrics for "biggest" wars—such as number of nations involved, total military personnel, economic and technological resources, potential for global escalation, and destructive capacity.Why This Scenario Would Be Unprecedented in ScaleNumber of Participants: WWII involved over 30 major combatants across multiple continents. Post-WWII conflicts have been far more limited—e.g., the Korean War (1950–1953) had about 20 nations in the UN coalition but was regionally contained; the Vietnam War (1955–1975) primarily involved the US, South Vietnam, North Vietnam, and allies like Australia, with indirect Soviet/Chinese support. A full NATO-vs.-US war would draw in dozens of advanced economies and militaries, spanning North America, Europe, and parts of Asia (via Turkey), making it the broadest alliance-based conflict since 1945.
Military Might Involved: The US has the world's largest defense budget (around $800–900 billion annually as of recent years) and over 1.3 million active-duty personnel, plus advanced nuclear arsenals and global reach. However, the combined non-US NATO forces include roughly 2 million active personnel, thousands of aircraft and ships, and nuclear capabilities from France and the UK. This matchup would dwarf post-WWII wars like the Gulf War (1990–1991), which involved a 34-nation coalition but against a single mid-tier power (Iraq), or the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict (since 2022), which is bilateral with indirect NATO support but no direct alliance-wide involvement.
Potential for Escalation and Destruction: Unlike regional wars such as the Yom Kippur War (1973) or the Iran-Iraq War (1980–1988)—which caused hundreds of thousands of deaths but stayed contained—this scenario could rapidly globalize due to NATO's mutual defense pact (Article 5) and alliances like those with Indo-Pacific partners (e.g., via AUKUS or QUAD). With multiple nuclear states involved, it risks surpassing WWII's estimated 70–85 million fatalities, potentially through conventional, cyber, or nuclear means. No war since 1945 has approached that level of existential threat.
Economic and Geopolitical Impact: The global economy would face unprecedented disruption, as the combatants represent over 50% of world GDP. Compare this to the Afghan War (2001–2021) or Iraq War (2003–2011), which were prolonged but involved far fewer resources and nations.
Comparisons to Major Post-WWII WarsHere's a quick table comparing this hypothetical to some of the largest conflicts since 1945 (based on estimates of involvement, duration, and casualties):
In summary, while wars like Korea or Vietnam were devastating, they didn't involve a head-on clash between superpowers and their full alliances. This Greenland-invasion scenario—triggered by a US attack on Danish territory—would shatter NATO's unity and likely become the most massive and dangerous war in the post-WWII era, potentially rivaling or exceeding WWII if it went nuclear or drew in non-NATO powers like China or Russia. Of course, this is purely speculative; real-world diplomacy, deterrence, and NATO's structure make it extremely unlikely.
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I asked the a.i this question. I think Russia and a few other countries would probably side with the united states, while China would side with the Nato.
I suspect that this event would be called in the future as world war III
Question about if it has to go back to the senate
Will we have our fillerbuster back seeing that the majority can only use the 50 vote thing once per session? So it is almost certainly dead until at least next year.
The question is why did the bunker busters fail? WTF would be needed to destroy these bunkers?
https://x.com/CharlesPerreir7/status/1937589373022663044https://x.com/allenanalysis/status/1937589274381099110
The question is why did the bunker busters fail? WTF would be needed to destroy these bunkers?
Trump is acting like a dictator
He is certainly trying to use his executive power in that way. Doesn't much give a fuck about congress or the courts. This is going to get ugly. If the judges don't stop him then the entire safety net is likely going to be attacked soon.
Seriously, what are you going to do if Trump wins?
Seriously, what are you going to do if Trump wins? I am going to hope like hell we hold the house to control the budget and even better the senate. Of course if we hold the senate then that brings up another question on why Harris couldn't win, but someone down ticket from Texas or Nebraska could win, while holding all purple and blue states downticket. Looking at A and B polling suggest that the downticket is doing about 3-5% better depending on the state. We're winning Arizona and even Ohio! Polling suggest by 5-8% and 2-3% for those states and We're doing 2-3% in Wis and Mi in senate races.
Sadly even if we do hold both houses Trump can do a hell of a lot of damage with the presidency.
My thinking As of 9-1 the current thinking is Harris will probably win.
As of 9-1 the current thinking is Harris will probably win.
3.5% nation popular vote win is my estimation based on serious polling state level polling, lower office polling and favorability. My ev is 293 for Harris, 245 for Trump!
This gives Harris: predicted real vote when it is said and done!
.7% win in Pa(2% poll wise comparably to 2016-2020).
2.5% win in Michigan(5% pollwise)
.8% win in Wis(3% pollwise)
.1% win in Ga
Neb second will be 2.5% Harris
Maine will likely give all its votes to Harris
Arizona will be Trump by .2%.
North Carolina will be Trump be .5%
The lower offices for senate and house are literal blow outs in these three states. Some showing their senate candidate up by 10-12%. Very healthy down ticket! The 2nd district of neb is 5% ahead in the polls and even the senate race is within 1%. Maine 2nd is very close if not polling ahead for Harris. Lets be honest Arizona if it was only on lower office support would likely go Harris too but I am choosing to be conservative because of the polls.
As it is closer to the election and polls have greatly strengthen in Harris favor I'll predict a 70% chance of her being elected the 47th president of the United states!
I think the republican goal is to do to America what the islamic revolution of 1979 did to Iran. At least in a way.
I think the republican goal is to do to America what the islamic revolution of 1979 did to Iran. At least in a way. The religious right wants to do this to america as they want to tell you how to act, what to read and what you can do in your life. This will greatly reduce the freedom you have in society.
Want to watch porn? Well, that is too bad!
Want to wear a dress as a man? Well, that is too bad!
Want to get married as a gay person? Well that is too bad!
Want to use ivf to start a family? Well, that is too bad! God decided to fuck you so suck it up bucko.
Want to get away from an abusive wife or husband? Well, that is too bad. Take it up the ass.
Want to have sex and use birth control or abortion? Well, that is a sin! We'll throw you in prison for using any of these methods.
Want to be a transwoman and work? WEll, that is too bad! YOu get to go to jail for being indecent.
Want to be gay? Well, they pass laws making it illegal soon enough! Look at what these pieces of shit are doing in Africa! Laws to ban homosexuality and the death penalty. wtf?
If these republicans have their way American women won't be able to wear skimpy clothing without being fucking fined or imprisoned like the old days of the 1920's or 30's. Look at some old beach photo's of woman of iran in the 1970s compared to after this revolution.
The maga republicans really want to go back to the 19th century where one worked until they died without any protections, a woman was a baby making a machine and there were very little freedoms to live otherwise. If Trump wins this election literally every workers protections of the late 19th century and 20th century is going bye bye! This election is about rather we continue forward or go back to that reality.
What kind of sentence will Trump get on Septemember 18th?
What kind of sentence will Trump get on September 18th? I think the judge will hand down a 3 month prison term. Fingers crossed.
my full statement on the protests in Washington, D.C. yesterday.
https://x.com/VP/status/1816490945501708660I agree as destruction of property is just wrong and shouldn't ever be ok. We should also care about life of the people living in gaza and put serious pressure on israel to stop but both can be condemned as the wrongs that they're.
what is your opinion of the state of the presidency and congress as of 7-25?
what is your opinion of the state of the presidency and congress as of 7-25?
My opinion is Harris will likely lead Trump by 3-4 points in the 538 by mid September. I believe she will pull in the demographics necessary and maintain this respectable lead until Election day. The youth vote, black vote and hispanic vote will come home to us enough for us to pull it off.
The rust belt will probably be close so it will come down on rather we get pa or not...I'd choose the governor of that state to enhance our chances. Nevada will be in our column, whereas arizonia and Ga will be within 2-3 points Trump .
~65% chance of winning
I think we'll win the house with around ~220 seats but lose the senate as mt and wva will go republican.
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