World War Count?

Started by LongBlade, November 14, 2012, 07:27:17 PM

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LongBlade

Quote from: CollectCallOfCthulhu on November 19, 2012, 06:09:58 PM
Quote from: LongBlade on November 14, 2012, 07:27:17 PM
Gus remarked that WWIII may be kicking of with Syria.

Personally I think we passed WWIII a long time ago and we're on five or six depending on how we count. To wit:

WWV - African Conflict(s) of the 1990s

Thoughts? Have I left anything out? Included too much?

The Second Congo War should probably be a stand-alone, and take the lead in that title, with the other conflicts playing supporting roles (like the Sino-Japanese 37-41, Spanish Civil and Italo-Ethiopian Wars played to WWII).

tl : dr - Eight nations, 25 armed groups (160k 'troops' under arms) and 5.4 million casualties is a laugh riot that can't be ignored.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Congo_War

That was my line of thinking. Terrible conflict. Nobody noticed.
All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by the frost.

CollectCallOfCthulhu

Don't feel bad that you missed Round 1 (1996-1998) or Round 2, Round 3 is up now.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_East_DR_Congo_conflict

LongBlade

Quote from: CollectCallOfCthulhu on November 20, 2012, 03:22:32 PM
Don't feel bad that you missed Round 1 (1996-1998) or Round 2, Round 3 is up now.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_East_DR_Congo_conflict

Yeah, I was just browsing some headlines and saw some familiar places.

It's like a Zen koan: if a war breaks out in Africa, will anyone notice?
All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by the frost.

LongBlade

In case anyone wants to catch up: http://news.yahoo.com/rwanda-congo-deja-vu-164407501.html

QuoteHistory is repeating itself yet again in eastern Congo. Rebels supported by Rwanda are on the march. Civilians are fleeing. And higher powers appear to be taking sides.

Congo and Rwanda have been at this stage before. First in 1996, then in 1998. Also in 2004 and 2008. The first two conflicts had their roots in Rwanda's 1994 genocide, but now the fighting is mostly over mineral wealth — including minerals used in the world's smart phones and laptops.

And not to be missed - Mali is becoming the new Afghanistan.

QuoteIslamist extremist rebels say they have pushed secular Tuareg fighters from Menaka, their last base in northern Mali.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/mali-tuareg-rebels-lose-last-north-173612412.html

All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by the frost.

Staggerwing

Dollars to donuts those fundis brought in outside talent.
Vituð ér enn - eða hvat?  -Voluspa

Nothing really rocks and nothing really rolls and nothing's ever worth the cost...

"Don't you look at me that way..." -the Abyss
 
'When searching for a meaningful embrace, sometimes my self respect took second place' -Iggy Pop, Cry for Love

... this will go down on your permanent record... -the Violent Femmes, 'Kiss Off'-

"I'm not just anyone, I'm not just anyone-
I got my time machine, got my 'electronic dream!"
-Sonic Reducer, -Dead Boys

Windigo

Quote from: Staggerwing on November 20, 2012, 08:07:11 PM
Dollars to donuts those fundis brought in outside talent.

makes me wish I was a Minister with a Skunk Works budget of 50+ million
My doctor wrote me a prescription for daily sex.

My wife insists that it says dyslexia but what does she know.

Staggerwing

Quote from: Windigo on November 20, 2012, 08:17:10 PM
Quote from: Staggerwing on November 20, 2012, 08:07:11 PM
Dollars to donuts those fundis brought in outside talent.

makes me wish I was a Minister with a Skunk Works budget of 50+ million

Lemme guess:
SALES PITCH: "Gentlemen! Microdrones can do more than just observe- using pattern recognition and multiple tiny buzz-scalpels a swarm of 4 or 5 thousand can de-flesh a group of hostiles in mere minutes..."
Vituð ér enn - eða hvat?  -Voluspa

Nothing really rocks and nothing really rolls and nothing's ever worth the cost...

"Don't you look at me that way..." -the Abyss
 
'When searching for a meaningful embrace, sometimes my self respect took second place' -Iggy Pop, Cry for Love

... this will go down on your permanent record... -the Violent Femmes, 'Kiss Off'-

"I'm not just anyone, I'm not just anyone-
I got my time machine, got my 'electronic dream!"
-Sonic Reducer, -Dead Boys

Windigo

far more low-tech ... send in some 'advisors' with some real kickass gear
My doctor wrote me a prescription for daily sex.

My wife insists that it says dyslexia but what does she know.

LongBlade

Carpet bomb the place. I doubt anyone will notice.
All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by the frost.