Another American Civil War?

Discussion in 'Politics' started by Thoreau, Jul 1, 2009.

?

Do you think we will have another American Civil War within the next 10 years?

  1. Yes

    11 vote(s)
    33.3%

  2. No

    18 vote(s)
    54.5%

  3. I don't know.

    4 vote(s)
    12.1%
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
Page 7 of 7
  1. tuberculatious

    tuberculatious Banned Banned

    Messages:
    987
    nuclear war is civil. no hands are made dirty with blood.
     
    tuberculatious, Jul 24, 2009
    #121

  2. Google AdSense Guest Advertisement



    to hide all adverts.
  3. superstring01

    superstring01 Moderator

    Messages:
    12,110
    Well, I'm not sure a city can engage in a civil war. By my perception a civil war is national. Civil unrest is local.

    BTW: A civil war in Cleveland could only improve the city.

    ~String
     
    superstring01, Jul 24, 2009
    #122

  4. Google AdSense Guest Advertisement



    to hide all adverts.
  5. kmguru

    kmguru Staff Member

    Messages:
    11,757
    Even if that is true, here are the facts that can not be repeated from history.

    Our trade deficits are growing at an exponential rate - which is causing massive outsourcing and unemployment. People have a tendency to ignore exponents and linearize in their mind.

    Based on the rise of imports (the projection) at the exponential rate, we are building a NAFTA superhiway to get products from China via Mexico that is a 10 to 12 year project. That means it is expected that we will continue to import at that exponential rate.

    China may not be able to take paper money and keep sending real goods for long.

    Mix these up alone, and you have the scenario for a disaster.
     
    kmguru, Jul 24, 2009
    #123

  6. Google AdSense Guest Advertisement



    to hide all adverts.
  7. hypewaders

    hypewaders Save Changes Registered Senior Member

    Messages:
    12,061
    Every nation has scenarios for disaster (including China).
     
    hypewaders, Jul 24, 2009
    #124
Page 7 of 7
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.

Share This Page