World War III

[applepowerpc]

I voted "other": WWIII is those for Israel vs. those against.

 

[Real Corona]

China is not going to start any war. That notion is very 1963. They are enjoying the money we continue to ship over to them. Right now everyone in power is so happy making money and more money. China has it's own muslim problems in the East so it's going to suddenly join up with Arab countries to fight the US. As well most of the Arab countries have **** poor militaries and no economy sans oil.

If we (US and EU) cut off trade with the Arab countries they would fall into bitter economic depression.

China is not going to invade Taiwan because economically it doesn't make sense.

North Korea is not going to invade South Korea because Kim Jong-il knows that he would be dead within a week.

The Arab countries are not going to invade Isreal because they stuck their hand in that hole too many times.

So I'm going to have to go with the whole Alien thing. However these hypothetical aliens would be travelling across such vast distances that in order to invade us they will need to be so incredibly advance with their technology that they would do whatever they wish with us.

 

[Western Deity]

This poll has too many options; the votes are so spread out...

"The West, India, Japan, Russia vs China and Islam" would be WWIII, because it is the only "World War" there ...

 

[Billnew]

I would like to comment on what I find to be nativist prejedice of this poll.
Obiously the poster is American, if not WASP.

Islam is just as good of a religion as any religion, Christanity, Judaism, Hinduism, Bhuddism, etc...
Among them are radicals, as there are everywhere, but I believe part of the reason(not all) they are so 'singled out' (if I am using the proper choice of words) is due to their resistance to western powers (especially the U.S.) desire for a part in thier petrolium.

El Lone Estrella

Why dids you fixate on Islam?
There is a majority of other possibiltys to choose from.
Granted the current hostilities are with radical Moslims. But The majority is combonation of nations. I didn't fixate on the US vs UN. That would be a laugh, they'd have to borrow money to fund the war.

Your post after this one was good but the OP was not Anti-Islam or anti-moslim. It was a question on the next world war.
It was a hypothetical question.

And the western powers do like their oil, But they love our money. We pay for the oil. The problems Moslims have with us is that we support our allies.(sometimes poorly) Our support for Isreal is the real problem with the US and moslims. If they left Isreal alone(past and Present) we wouldn't have any problems with their countrys. This is probably anther discussion but it is relevent. Isreal was attacked by an invading Army, that army was driven out and the invaders lost land, the Gaza strip included. The attackers couldn't fight a war so they began attacking with terrorists. to regain "their" land.
Isreal agreed to several land for peace deals and was always attacked again and again. Now they are going after the terrorist leaders whereever they hide. Even if they are wheelchair bound. The US would be smart to embrace this tactic. If you don't give us_____, then we'll find him, and take care of him. There will never be peace as long as Isreal is there, unless you believe the christian bible, then the Anti-Christ will bring peace for 7 years.

Terrorists and those that harbor terrorist can not be at peace.

 

[applepowerpc]

> Isreal was attacked by an invading Army, that army was driven out and the invaders lost land, the Gaza strip included.

Israel was NOT attacked by an invading army when they acquired Gaza. Israel pretty much did all the attacking in 1967. That includes a United States Ship they attacked.

 

[ReUsAbLePhEoNiX]

Habsburg,
Is it possible for Islam to seperate church and state, without Islam feeling like its a threat to the faith? Considering how much instruction the Koran has on governing laws.
I would think this has had a huge influence on conflicts between East and
"secular"Western governments

 

[ReUsAbLePhEoNiX]

As a Muslim, i'll tell you what prophet Muhammad told us about what will happen in the future, but he hasnt specified when:

"You (Muslims) will be reconciled with Romans (he means America and Europe) a safe reconciliation (like nowadays), then you and they will invade an enemy, you will win, gain plunder and gain peace. You will go away till you reach a meadow with hills then a man raises the Cross between some people and say "The Cross wins", then a man from Muslims gets angry, gets up and pushes him then, at this point, Romans betray us and gather for the "EPIC", they will come under eighty flags, under every flag twelve thousands." (Hadith) The enemy here is unknown! But it maybe Iran or Russia.

wow intersting, I didnt know Islam had future predictions and prophecy.. reminds me of people who try to interpret Revelation into current events ....
link me with a good site if you have one

 

[TerabyTe]

I don't really see any potential for a WWIII at the moment.

 

[Real Corona]

^That's why I voted for the aliens.


Totally unexpected and unplanned for, but it would be a quick end for us.

 

[oldrooster]

> Isreal was attacked by an invading Army, that army was driven out and the invaders lost land, the Gaza strip included.

Israel was NOT attacked by an invading army when they acquired Gaza. Israel pretty much did all the attacking in 1967. That includes a United States Ship they attacked.

That is not true, the Arab nations were planning to strike. Israel got wind of their plans and launched a pre-emptive strike. That was all she wrote for the arab forces.

 

[TwinCrier]

Israel vs. it's Arab enemies

Ditto.

 

[applepowerpc]

That is not true, the Arab nations were planning to strike.

"Planning" to strike? I thought Israel was invaded. Was the U.S. "planning" to attack Israel too, when they tried to sink the United States Ship Liberty?