okay...herre we go
for the most part, yeah, we are pawns in a game of chess controlled by some crazy republican somewhere. However, this flash didn't really cover the subject that well. And the point that AJ-47 brought up about the other reasons for war... he said:
"Freedom or Liberty or Indepedence, Conquest, Love, Protection, Retribution, or even Survival." That's seven reasons. let me correct him as well. ahem.
First of all, he said Freedom or liberty. These two words are constantly tossed around to make people (pawns) feel more devoted to their government. Plus, aren't freedom and independance pretty much the same thing? The both basically mean being able to do things your way and not under the control of others right? okay. Down to six.
And as I said, Liberty is a pretty bullshit word used by christian conservatives to make everyone feel like their special. It only creates pompus, arrogant pricks. Thusly, more war. OUT. Down to five.
Protection and survival are pretty much the same thing. I mean, you protect yourself so you can survive right? Last time I checked, survival is the prime objective here. So how do we do this? We protect ourselves so the prime objective isn't in trouble. Down to four.
And retribution? No no no... wars are not fought just to retribute yourself. Not any GOOD wars anyway. We got three now.
I'll leave conquest and independance alone, but love? Now this makes no sense. Who fights a war for love? JUST love? "I will now show my love for something by destroying other things!" That doesn't click.
So okay, war is fought for independance, conquest, and revenge. Look at any major war and you'll see that I'm right.
I wouldn't say it was ideological dribble either, but it was rather unpolished. Make another one with more support for your claims if you really want to grab some people's attention. I gave it a 5 for potential.