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Originally posted by Gruntboy
The USA is the safest place on the planet.

You really think so? I would have thought that power in itself was a danger draw: the nail that sticks out (as Minsc reminds us) gets hammered down. To me, the safest place would be the most inconspicuous one--maybe the Scandanavian countries. Or Iceland, or Greenland. Or Hungary.

Well, maybe not Hungary, but they've got some fantastically beauitful cities, there.

Originally posted by fable


I would have thought that power in itself was a danger draw: the nail that sticks out (as Minsc reminds us) gets hammered down.

I think you mean, "Squeaky wheel gets the kick!!"

Originally posted by Gruntboy
Ah, fear is a very powerful emotion.

Like Yoda sez though, don't let it lead to hatred because that leads to suffering.

Cicero said something along these lines when referring to Rome and her enemies, "It doesn't matter how much they hate us, so long as they fear us!" Or words to that effect. I'm sure it sounds really, really impressive in Latin; even more so if shouted out loud in a crowded Roman forum.

"The applause of listening senates to command;
The threats of pain and ruin to despise,
To scatter Plenty o'er a smiling land,
And read their history in a nation's eyes..."

Originally posted by EMINEM


I think you mean, "Squeaky wheel gets the kick!!"

Same image, different fantasy world.

Originally posted by fable


You really think so? I would have thought that power in itself was a danger draw: the nail that sticks out (as Minsc reminds us) gets hammered down. To me, the safest place would be the most inconspicuous one--maybe the Scandanavian countries. Or Iceland, or Greenland. Or Hungary.

Well, maybe not Hungary, but they've got some fantastically beauitful cities, there.

Keep in mind that America has no enemies directly around them. Thet are pretty isolated except from Mexico, Cananda and perhaps Greenland (Denmark).

If you look at Europe, there are a lot of different countries breathing down eathothers neck.

But withe the weapons they have now, they can kill a little rabit from the other side of the planet, so perhaps it doesn't matter they are so isolated.

Originally posted by Rob-hin


Keep in mind that America has no enemies directly around them. Thet are pretty isolated except from Mexico, Cananda and perhaps Greenland (Denmark).

If you look at Europe, there are a lot of different countries breathing down eathothers neck.

But withe the weapons they have now, they can kill a little rabit from the other side of the planet, so perhaps it doesn't matter they are so isolated.

Yeah! You guys don't wanna piss off us Canadians! We beat you once, we'll do it again!

Australia, we live with some of the most dangerous creatures in the world.

But seriously, I would not like to go to Columbia.

Anarchy in action

I didn't vote because the context is too important. I own a Rottwieller and while they are -potentially- dangerous dogs, they are actually pretty sookie and calm. This is like the USA, potenially they can do untold damage but generally they just keep to themselves (<- I know this arguement by analogy sucks on a number of levels). So potentially the USA.

In terms of real danger try Zimbabwe (currently) as a visitor, or a resident. - Curdis !

Re: Anarchy in action

Originally posted by Curdis
In terms of real danger try Zimbabwe (currently) as a visitor, or a resident. - Curdis !

Thats the reason I chose Israel. Staying in a state of perpetual terror for such a long time. Forces you to do drastic things, as we have seen recently.

That is a fair point Tamerlane, and Israel's effect in the context of the Middle East is also (as I believe you are stating) significant. That is why the context of the question is so important.

Most dangerous as an agressive party?
Most dangerous as a global destabilizer?
Most dangerous as a place for any person to visit/be?
Most dangerous as a place to live?
Most dangerous for an *insert nationality here* to visit or live?

There's five questions which would probably get five different answers from the same person. Polls

But I think Josh has been too modest of Australia's dangerous charms. Australia has:

The most venomous snake (mulga or fierce snake)
The most lethal (venom and amount delivered) snake (Tiapan)
The most lethal and venomous spider (Sydney Funnelweb - female)
The most venomous octopus (Blue Ringed Octopus)
The most venomous sea snake - (Ashmore Reef sea snake)
The most venomous mammalian egg layer - (Platypus - male)

A fully grown male kangaroo can easily kill (although I think most human (kangaroo related) fatalities involve motor vehicles - they ain't fluffy wuffy when you hit one at 110 kph - or swerve to miss one and hit something else). - Curdis !

The problem with a question about a "global destablizer" is that it's in large part relative to the people in charge, and can change in a short period of time. I witnessed Eisenhower to Kennedy, Carter to Reagan and Bush to Clinton, but I never thought to see such a break with everything common to a unified past in the US as I've seen under George W.

Originally posted by Curdis
Most dangerous as an agressive party?
Most dangerous as a global destabilizer?
Most dangerous as a place for any person to visit/be?
Most dangerous as a place to live?
Most dangerous for an *insert nationality here* to visit or live?

There's five questions which would probably get five different answers from the same person. Polls

I whole heartedly agree with you about the context of the question.

As for the platypus, well never judge anything by its appearences. And for the kangaroo, we almost got hit by a red kangaroo once, when we went for a trip inland a while ago.

Originally posted by fable
The problem with a question about a "global destablizer" is that it's in large part relative to the people in charge, and can change in a short period of time. I witnessed Eisenhower to Kennedy, Carter to Reagan and Bush to Clinton, but I never thought to see such a break with everything common to a unified past in the US as I've seen under George W.

Whilst being too young to comment about the changes in the US governments. I don't even remember the Gulf War.

I have seen the changes in Israel, and to me thats a cause of concerns.

Originally posted by Curdis
That is a fair point Tamerlane, and Israel's effect in the context of the Middle East is also (as I believe you are stating) significant. That is why the context of the question is so important.

Most dangerous as an agressive party?
Most dangerous as a global destabilizer?
Most dangerous as a place for any person to visit/be?
Most dangerous as a place to live?
Most dangerous for an *insert nationality here* to visit or live?

There's five questions which would probably get five different answers from the same person. Polls

But I think Josh has been too modest of Australia's dangerous charms. Australia has:

The most venomous snake (mulga or fierce snake)
The most lethal (venom and amount delivered) snake (Tiapan)
The most lethal and venomous spider (Sydney Funnelweb - female)
The most venomous octopus (Blue Ringed Octopus)
The most venomous sea snake - (Ashmore Reef sea snake)
The most venomous mammalian egg layer - (Platypus - male)

A fully grown male kangaroo can easily kill (although I think most human (kangaroo related) fatalities involve motor vehicles - they ain't fluffy wuffy when you hit one at 110 kph - or swerve to miss one and hit something else). - Curdis !

You forgot "Most Dangerous T.V. Personality The Croc Hunter."

Originally posted by Sailor Saturn
I also voted 'other.'

Since ya'll so desperately want to know why I voted 'other'...

I chose other because I think every nation on Earth is dangerous in some way or another. Few have total control over anything and with those who do, that can change overnight. It's very different from on Saturn where I am Queen and everyone is content with me being queen('course, if they spoke up against me, I'd have to silence them ). However, on Earth, one person can change an entire situation, whether in an instant or over time is irrelevent.

Originally posted by Sailor Saturn
It's very different from on Saturn where I am Queen and everyone is content with me being queen('course, if they spoke up against me, I'd have to silence them ).

Harsh but fair.

@ Aegis. Would probably rate him as our most dangerous entity.

Originally posted by Tamerlane
@ Aegis. Would probably rate him as our most dangerous entity.

Grrrr, Me me me - Curdis !

Originally posted by Curdis
Grrrr, Me me me - Curdis !

I'll give you equal recognition.

The US has regional hegemony. What you gonna do? "The Mouse that Roared"? "Red Dawn"? Never happen.

And with a healthy stockpile of nuclear weapons, anyone who tries WMD terrorism just knows they'll get it rammed back down their throats x100.

can't we blame the USA for any danger that Israel poses to anyone?