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Sativa_Rose 07/18/18 5:02:31 PM #1:	Which Faction should rule the world? - Results (33 votes) Western Faction: US, NATO, Japan, South Korea, Israel, Saudi, India, Colombia, Philippines, etc. 84.85% (28 votes) 28 Eastern Faction: Russia, China, Iran, North Korea, Syria (Assad), Lebanon, Houthis, Venezuela, etc. 15.15% (5 votes) 5 Two factions are competing to rule the world, if you haven't realized it. I have come to realize this over the past year. We are in an age where empires are still vying for domination of the globe. Right now there are two major alliances that are forming. On the one hand you have the Western Faction, led by the US and leading NATO members, which also contains other Western allies around the world. Every country you can think of that values democracy and human rights would end up in this faction, but not every single country in this faction is that way (Israel, Saudi Arabia to mention a few..) Then there is the Eastern Faction, led by Russia and China. It also contains a few more allies like Iran, North Korea, Lebanon (Hezbollah), Assad's Syria, the Houthis in North Yemen, and possibly Venezuela. There are many countries still up for grabs in Central Asia. Latin America will be mostly isolated from this, but as for Sub-Saharan Africa, who knows. Also I should add there are a few countries out there that are wildcards: Turkey, Pakistan, and Qatar all come to mind. Which faction would you be comfortable with dominating the future of the globe? --- I may not go down in history, but I will go down on your sister. <cite>Sativa_Rose posted [p:905312254] in Which Fact... [t:76819746]...</cite> <quote> Which Faction should rule the world? - Results (33 votes) Western Faction: US, NATO, Japan, South Korea, Israel, Saudi, India, Colombia, Philippines, etc. 84.85% (28 votes) 28 Eastern Faction: Russia, China, Iran, North Korea, Syria (Assad), Lebanon, Houthis, Venezuela, etc. 15.15% (5 votes) 5 Two factions are competing to rule the world, if you haven't realized it. I have come to realize this over the past year. We are in an age where empires are still vying for domination of the globe. Right now there are two major alliances that are forming. On the one hand you have the Western Faction, led by the US and leading NATO members, which also contains other Western allies around the world. Every country you can think of that values democracy and human rights would end up in this faction, but not every single country in this faction is that way (Israel, Saudi Arabia to mention a few..) Then there is the Eastern Faction, led by Russia and China. It also contains a few more allies like Iran, North Korea, Lebanon (Hezbollah), Assad's Syria, the Houthis in North Yemen, and possibly Venezuela. There are many countries still up for grabs in Central Asia. Latin America will be mostly isolated from this, but as for Sub-Saharan Africa, who knows. Also I should add there are a few countries out there that are wildcards: Turkey, Pakistan, and Qatar all come to mind. Which faction would you be comfortable with dominating the future of the globe?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MorbidFaithless 07/18/18 5:04:44 PM #2:	I just wish we could get over this shit already and have a one world government. --- walk like thunder <cite>MorbidFaithless posted [p:905312402] in Which Fact... [t:76819746]...</cite> <quote>I just wish we could get over this shit already and have a one world government.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
glitteringfairy 07/18/18 5:04:55 PM #3:	Whichever one terminates liberalism --- "How come you can believe in God but not Bigfoot?" V-E-G-Y https://imgur.com/AqR3aeX https://imgur.com/vvuUXpp https://imgur.com/r9xK2NR <cite>glitteringfairy posted [p:905312409] in Which Fact... [t:76819746]...</cite> <quote>Whichever one terminates liberalism</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ScytheDark 07/18/18 5:04:56 PM #4:	Obviously Japan should win......... <cite>ScytheDark posted [p:905312412] in Which Fact... [t:76819746]...</cite> <quote>Obviously Japan should win.........</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EliteLevel 07/18/18 5:05:01 PM #5:	Whichever one has the hotter pale skinned women. <cite>EliteLevel posted [p:905312419] in Which Fact... [t:76819746]...</cite> <quote>Whichever one has the hotter pale skinned women.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
thelastgooduser 07/18/18 5:05:12 PM #6:	This is an incredibly simplistic and inaccurate view of global politics. --- sleep <cite>thelastgooduser posted [p:905312431] in Which Fact... [t:76819746]...</cite> <quote>This is an incredibly simplistic and inaccurate view of global politics.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Duncanwii 07/18/18 5:05:16 PM #7:	Which side executes gays, discriminates against woman and minorities, and have overall terrible human rights records? Hint, it isn't the first group. --- Pic of my gf and me: https://imgur.com/gallery/blAC3 King K. Rool supporter for Super Smash Brothers Ultimate. <cite>Duncanwii posted [p:905312436] in Which Fact... [t:76819746]...</cite> <quote>Which side executes gays, discriminates against woman and minorities, and have overall terrible human rights records? Hint, it isn't the first group.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sativa_Rose 07/18/18 5:05:59 PM #8:	MorbidFaithless posted... I just wish we could get over this shit already and have a one world government. One world government would be terrible. You would have no escape if that government was shitty. I prefer having a lot of different nation states. It's just better if one faction dominates all the others, which would prevent any major conflicts from breaking out. Two rival factions of equal strength would be the worst scenario. --- I may not go down in history, but I will go down on your sister. <cite>Sativa_Rose posted [p:905312475] in Which Fact... [t:76819746]...</cite> <quote><cite>MorbidFaithless posted...</cite> <quote>I just wish we could get over this shit already and have a one world government.</quote> One world government would be terrible. You would have no escape if that government was shitty. I prefer having a lot of different nation states. It's just better if one faction dominates all the others, which would prevent any major conflicts from breaking out. Two rival factions of equal strength would be the worst scenario.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EliteLevel 07/18/18 5:06:23 PM #9:	Duncanwii posted... Which side executes gays, discriminates against woman and minorities, and have overall terrible human rights records? Hint, it isn't the first group. Fail. <cite>EliteLevel posted [p:905312502] in Which Fact... [t:76819746]...</cite> <quote><cite>Duncanwii posted...</cite> <quote>Which side executes gays, discriminates against woman and minorities, and have overall terrible human rights records? Hint, it isn't the first group.</quote> Fail.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Samurontai 07/18/18 5:06:23 PM #10:	Technically America is part of the eastern faction, being as the president hates NATO, the EU, and loves Russia --- https://imgur.com/Scl5rwX https://imgur.com/Fjgt7Qq https://imgur.com/NidhAni https://imgur.com/IGIbQPk <cite>Samurontai posted [p:905312504] in Which Fact... [t:76819746]...</cite> <quote>Technically America is part of the eastern faction, being as the president hates NATO, the EU, and loves Russia</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
glitteringfairy 07/18/18 5:07:05 PM #11:	Samurontai posted... Technically America is part of the eastern faction, being as the president hates NATO, the EU, and loves Russia There it is --- "How come you can believe in God but not Bigfoot?" V-E-G-Y https://imgur.com/AqR3aeX https://imgur.com/vvuUXpp https://imgur.com/r9xK2NR <cite>glitteringfairy posted [p:905312540] in Which Fact... [t:76819746]...</cite> <quote><cite>Samurontai posted...</cite> <quote>Technically America is part of the eastern faction, being as the president hates NATO, the EU, and loves Russia</quote> There it is</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sativa_Rose 07/18/18 5:07:06 PM #12:	Duncanwii posted... Which side executes gays, discriminates against woman and minorities, and have overall terrible human rights records? Hint, it isn't the first group. The Saudis do that too, but we look the other way because we need them as a strategic ally in a volatile region, especially given their proximity and opposition to Iran. They are Iran's main regional rival. --- I may not go down in history, but I will go down on your sister. <cite>Sativa_Rose posted [p:905312546] in Which Fact... [t:76819746]...</cite> <quote><cite>Duncanwii posted...</cite> <quote>Which side executes gays, discriminates against woman and minorities, and have overall terrible human rights records? Hint, it isn't the first group.</quote> The Saudis do that too, but we look the other way because we need them as a strategic ally in a volatile region, especially given their proximity and opposition to Iran. They are Iran's main regional rival.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
thelastgooduser 07/18/18 5:08:52 PM #13:	How are the Saudis a real ally of the western world when they inspired, educated, funded and armed Al Qaeda and now ISIS? --- sleep <cite>thelastgooduser posted [p:905312642] in Which Fact... [t:76819746]...</cite> <quote>How are the Saudis a real ally of the western world when they inspired, educated, funded and armed Al Qaeda and now ISIS?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Samurontai 07/18/18 5:09:08 PM #14:	glitteringfairy posted... Samurontai posted... Technically America is part of the eastern faction, being as the president hates NATO, the EU, and loves Russia There it is glitteringfairy posted... Whichever one terminates liberalism Lmao, ok --- https://imgur.com/Scl5rwX https://imgur.com/Fjgt7Qq https://imgur.com/NidhAni https://imgur.com/IGIbQPk <cite>Samurontai posted [p:905312655] in Which Fact... [t:76819746]...</cite> <quote><cite>glitteringfairy posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Samurontai posted...</cite> <quote>Technically America is part of the eastern faction, being as the president hates NATO, the EU, and loves Russia</quote> There it is</quote> <cite>glitteringfairy posted...</cite> <quote>Whichever one terminates liberalism</quote> Lmao, ok</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Shotgunnova 07/18/18 5:10:38 PM #15:	Other: Brotherhood of Steel --- Take me down from the ridge where the summer ends And watch the city spread out just like a jet's flame <cite>Shotgunnova posted [p:905312719] in Which Fact... [t:76819746]...</cite> <quote>Other: Brotherhood of Steel</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LethalAffinity 07/18/18 5:11:15 PM #16:	MorbidFaithless posted... I just wish we could get over this shit already and have a one world government. Please be joking --- https://imgur.com/Sv19SP4 https://imgur.com/esZpDkI https://imgur.com/tdtzIvW https://imgur.com/E0O1koZ <cite>LethalAffinity posted [p:905312765] in Which Fact... [t:76819746]...</cite> <quote><cite>MorbidFaithless posted...</cite> <quote>I just wish we could get over this shit already and have a one world government.</quote> Please be joking</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Squidkids 07/18/18 5:11:19 PM #17:	Sativa_Rose posted... MorbidFaithless posted... I just wish we could get over this shit already and have a one world government. One world government would be terrible. You would have no escape if that government was shitty. I prefer having a lot of different nation states. It's just better if one faction dominates all the others, which would prevent any major conflicts from breaking out. Two rival factions of equal strength would be the worst scenario. and you can have this in a world government.. think of how US has city>county > state> country, now you are just adding world on top of that chain. --- Be a team player, guard those super jump rings. See a team member inking a wall to swim up on? ink with them. Ink your foes into ash. http://tinyurl.com/z7hbzrr <cite>Squidkids posted [p:905312771] in Which Fact... [t:76819746]...</cite> <quote><cite>Sativa_Rose posted...</cite> <quote><cite>MorbidFaithless posted...</cite> <quote>I just wish we could get over this shit already and have a one world government.</quote> One world government would be terrible. You would have no escape if that government was shitty. I prefer having a lot of different nation states. It's just better if one faction dominates all the others, which would prevent any major conflicts from breaking out. Two rival factions of equal strength would be the worst scenario.</quote> and you can have this in a world government.. think of how US has city>county > state> country, now you are just adding world on top of that chain.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Samurontai 07/18/18 5:12:10 PM #18:	LethalAffinity posted... MorbidFaithless posted... I just wish we could get over this shit already and have a one world government. Please be joking It is a better alternative... but obviously not anytime soon --- https://imgur.com/Scl5rwX https://imgur.com/Fjgt7Qq https://imgur.com/NidhAni https://imgur.com/IGIbQPk <cite>Samurontai posted [p:905312816] in Which Fact... [t:76819746]...</cite> <quote><cite>LethalAffinity posted...</cite> <quote><cite>MorbidFaithless posted...</cite> <quote>I just wish we could get over this shit already and have a one world government.</quote> Please be joking</quote> It is a better alternative... but obviously not anytime soon</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LethalAffinity 07/18/18 5:13:52 PM #19:	Wow. --- https://imgur.com/Sv19SP4 https://imgur.com/esZpDkI https://imgur.com/tdtzIvW https://imgur.com/E0O1koZ <cite>LethalAffinity posted [p:905312914] in Which Fact... [t:76819746]...</cite> <quote>Wow.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EliteLevel 07/18/18 5:13:53 PM #20:	MorbidFaithless posted... I just wish we could get over this shit already and have a one world government. Ruled by Overlord Trump. <cite>EliteLevel posted [p:905312916] in Which Fact... [t:76819746]...</cite> <quote><cite>MorbidFaithless posted...</cite> <quote>I just wish we could get over this shit already and have a one world government.</quote> Ruled by Overlord Trump.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Croutonman 07/18/18 5:17:05 PM #21:	Shotgunnova posted... Other: Brotherhood of Nod FTFY... --- https://imgflip.com/i/1b7gmg <cite>Croutonman posted [p:905313065] in Which Fact... [t:76819746]...</cite> <quote><cite>Shotgunnova posted...</cite> <quote>Other: Brotherhood of Nod</quote> FTFY...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sativa_Rose 07/18/18 5:17:23 PM #22:	thelastgooduser posted... How are the Saudis a real ally of the western world when they inspired, educated, funded and armed Al Qaeda and now ISIS? That wasn't the Saudi regime. If you don't believe me, understand that one of the goals of Al Qaeda was to overthrow the Saudi monarchy. Bin Laden was pissed at the Saudi Monarchy for using US troops to defend its borders during the Gulf War, and the monarchy exiled him for complaining about it. It is a misconception that the Saudi regime is behind these groups. There are wealthy Saudis funding that stuff (like Bin Laden himself when he was alive) but not with the permission of the monarchy. --- I may not go down in history, but I will go down on your sister. <cite>Sativa_Rose posted [p:905313084] in Which Fact... [t:76819746]...</cite> <quote><cite>thelastgooduser posted...</cite> <quote>How are the Saudis a real ally of the western world when they inspired, educated, funded and armed Al Qaeda and now ISIS?</quote> That wasn't the Saudi regime. If you don't believe me, understand that one of the goals of Al Qaeda was to overthrow the Saudi monarchy. Bin Laden was pissed at the Saudi Monarchy for using US troops to defend its borders during the Gulf War, and the monarchy exiled him for complaining about it. It is a misconception that the Saudi regime is behind these groups. There are wealthy Saudis funding that stuff (like Bin Laden himself when he was alive) but not with the permission of the monarchy.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EliteLevel 07/18/18 5:19:18 PM #23:	Sativa_Rose posted... thelastgooduser posted... How are the Saudis a real ally of the western world when they inspired, educated, funded and armed Al Qaeda and now ISIS? That wasn't the Saudi regime. If you don't believe me, understand that one of the goals of Al Qaeda was to overthrow the Saudi monarchy. Bin Laden was pissed at the Saudi Monarchy for using US troops to defend its borders during the Gulf War, and the monarchy exiled him for complaining about it. It is a misconception that the Saudi regime is behind these groups. There are wealthy Saudis funding that stuff (like Bin Laden himself when he was alive) but not with the permission of the monarchy. Lol. <cite>EliteLevel posted [p:905313183] in Which Fact... [t:76819746]...</cite> <quote><cite>Sativa_Rose posted...</cite> <quote><cite>thelastgooduser posted...</cite> <quote>How are the Saudis a real ally of the western world when they inspired, educated, funded and armed Al Qaeda and now ISIS?</quote> That wasn't the Saudi regime. If you don't believe me, understand that one of the goals of Al Qaeda was to overthrow the Saudi monarchy. Bin Laden was pissed at the Saudi Monarchy for using US troops to defend its borders during the Gulf War, and the monarchy exiled him for complaining about it. It is a misconception that the Saudi regime is behind these groups. There are wealthy Saudis funding that stuff (like Bin Laden himself when he was alive) but not with the permission of the monarchy.</quote> Lol.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MorbidFaithless 07/18/18 5:20:41 PM #24:	LethalAffinity posted... MorbidFaithless posted... I just wish we could get over this shit already and have a one world government. Please be joking Obviously I'm being terribly optimistic of the outcome of such a government. Star Trek did it why can't we :( --- walk like thunder <cite>MorbidFaithless posted [p:905313254] in Which Fact... [t:76819746]...</cite> <quote><cite>LethalAffinity posted...</cite> <quote><cite>MorbidFaithless posted...</cite> <quote>I just wish we could get over this shit already and have a one world government.</quote> Please be joking</quote> Obviously I'm being terribly optimistic of the outcome of such a government. Star Trek did it why can't we :(</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sativa_Rose 07/19/18 5:02:19 PM #25:	MorbidFaithless posted... LethalAffinity posted... MorbidFaithless posted... I just wish we could get over this shit already and have a one world government. Please be joking Obviously I'm being terribly optimistic of the outcome of such a government. Star Trek did it why can't we :( Was there one government for the whole universe or just Planet Earth? --- I may not go down in history, but I will go down on your sister. <cite>Sativa_Rose posted [p:905370580] in Which Fact... [t:76819746]...</cite> <quote><cite>MorbidFaithless posted...</cite> <quote><cite>LethalAffinity posted...</cite> <quote><cite>MorbidFaithless posted...</cite> <quote>I just wish we could get over this shit already and have a one world government.</quote> Please be joking</quote> Obviously I'm being terribly optimistic of the outcome of such a government. Star Trek did it why can't we :(</quote> Was there one government for the whole universe or just Planet Earth?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MorbidFaithless 07/19/18 9:16:01 PM #26:	Sativa_Rose posted... MorbidFaithless posted... LethalAffinity posted... MorbidFaithless posted... I just wish we could get over this shit already and have a one world government. Please be joking Obviously I'm being terribly optimistic of the outcome of such a government. Star Trek did it why can't we :( Was there one government for the whole universe or just Planet Earth? Well there is a federation of planets so I assume the earth United first and then the the federation of planets formed sometime after Although each planet is still in charge of itself with it's own government I think... --- walk like thunder <cite>MorbidFaithless posted [p:905384571] in Which Fact... [t:76819746]...</cite> <quote><cite>Sativa_Rose posted...</cite> <quote><cite>MorbidFaithless posted...</cite> <quote><cite>LethalAffinity posted...</cite> <quote><cite>MorbidFaithless posted...</cite> <quote>I just wish we could get over this shit already and have a one world government.</quote> Please be joking</quote> Obviously I'm being terribly optimistic of the outcome of such a government. Star Trek did it why can't we :(</quote> Was there one government for the whole universe or just Planet Earth?</quote> Well there is a federation of planets so I assume the earth United first and then the the federation of planets formed sometime after Although each planet is still in charge of itself with it's own government I think...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DavidWong 07/19/18 9:19:13 PM #27:	thelastgooduser posted... How are the Saudis a real ally of the western world when they inspired, educated, funded and armed Al Qaeda and now ISIS? the US actually funded and provided support to the Taliban. They provided weapons to Afghanis who were resisting the Soviets. --- COOK WITH A GEORGE FOREMAN GRILL JUST TO DRINK OUT THE DRIP TRAY <cite>DavidWong posted [p:905384748] in Which Fact... [t:76819746]...</cite> <quote><cite>thelastgooduser posted...</cite> <quote>How are the Saudis a real ally of the western world when they inspired, educated, funded and armed Al Qaeda and now ISIS?</quote> the US actually funded and provided support to the Taliban. They provided weapons to Afghanis who were resisting the Soviets.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UnholyMudcrab 07/19/18 9:20:18 PM #28:	The Institute --- https://imgur.com/VeNBg https://imgur.com/gd5jC8q https://imgur.com/PKIy7 https://imgur.com/3p29JqP <cite>UnholyMudcrab posted [p:905384809] in Which Fact... [t:76819746]...</cite> <quote>The Institute</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sativa_Rose 07/20/18 6:20:27 AM #29:	DavidWong posted... thelastgooduser posted... How are the Saudis a real ally of the western world when they inspired, educated, funded and armed Al Qaeda and now ISIS? the US actually funded and provided support to the Taliban. They provided weapons to Afghanis who were resisting the Soviets. A decision that Jimmy Carter still defends to this day. I agree with him. I'm not an expert on the War in Afghanistan or anything, but I've read articles that indicate our real problem there is that we can't stop Pakistan from sheltering the Pakistani Taliban and other jihadist groups that then provide support to the Afghan Taliban. It's not like we are still struggling against the exact same guys we armed 30 years ago. Most of those guys are probably dead or retired. Maybe some are in leadership positions, but still, the real issue is the support they are getting in the present day, not 30 years ago. --- I may not go down in history, but I will go down on your sister. <cite>Sativa_Rose posted [p:905404281] in Which Fact... [t:76819746]...</cite> <quote><cite>DavidWong posted...</cite> <quote><cite>thelastgooduser posted...</cite> <quote>How are the Saudis a real ally of the western world when they inspired, educated, funded and armed Al Qaeda and now ISIS?</quote> the US actually funded and provided support to the Taliban. They provided weapons to Afghanis who were resisting the Soviets.</quote> A decision that Jimmy Carter still defends to this day. I agree with him. I'm not an expert on the War in Afghanistan or anything, but I've read articles that indicate our real problem there is that we can't stop Pakistan from sheltering the Pakistani Taliban and other jihadist groups that then provide support to the Afghan Taliban. It's not like we are still struggling against the exact same guys we armed 30 years ago. Most of those guys are probably dead or retired. Maybe some are in leadership positions, but still, the real issue is the support they are getting in the present day, not 30 years ago.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dash_Harber 07/20/18 6:26:30 AM #30:	Those two factions are incredibly unrealistic, and it just comes off as someone desperately trying to recreate the Cold War in a modern setting. <cite>Dash_Harber posted [p:905404419] in Which Fact... [t:76819746]...</cite> <quote>Those two factions are incredibly unrealistic, and it just comes off as someone desperately trying to recreate the Cold War in a modern setting.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sativa_Rose 07/20/18 6:34:04 AM #31:	This is a super long video, but I listened to this presentation before I made this topic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JK7fhSn5AGo" data-time="&start=5914 He starts speaking at 5:40 --- I may not go down in history, but I will go down on your sister. <cite>Sativa_Rose posted [p:905404555] in Which Fact... [t:76819746]...</cite> <quote>This is a super long video, but I listened to this presentation before I made this topic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JK7fhSn5AGo" data-time="&start=5914 He starts speaking at 5:40</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Turbam 07/20/18 6:35:52 AM #32:	The Protoss --- ~snip (V)_(;,;)_(V) snip~ I'm just one man! Whoa! Well, I'm a one man band! https://imgur.com/p9Xvjvs <cite>Turbam posted [p:905404589] in Which Fact... [t:76819746]...</cite> <quote>The Protoss</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sativa_Rose 07/20/18 6:53:52 PM #33:	Turbam posted... The Protoss It's more likely to be the Zerg at this point, sadly. --- I may not go down in history, but I will go down on your sister. <cite>Sativa_Rose posted [p:905438187] in Which Fact... [t:76819746]...</cite> <quote><cite>Turbam posted...</cite> <quote>The Protoss</quote> It's more likely to be the Zerg at this point, sadly.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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