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boris the romanian RE:Top Ten Armies of the World 4/20/2004 1:49:53 AM

Man for man I'd actually go Vatican Guard :)

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owain RE:Top Ten Armies of the World 4/20/2004 3:07:33 AM

Once again these top ten threads are a tad unrealistic, the only statement I have is to those that think that the UK is just a puppet. Be real. The UK has a long history of international relations, an excellent relationship with the US doesn't make us a puppet. I know you wont believe this but still... If we were such a puppet we wouldn't have to have nukes (as someone already pointed out. If we were that bad we would have the same uniform and equipment. Just say that to any UK unit and the 'puppet' would come off and probably hit you in the face!

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bigtasty RE:Top Ten Armies of the World 4/20/2004 5:55:37 AM

surely n.korea has astronger military than germany?

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Salvo RE:No Nukes-Advocate Of REason - Salvo 4/20/2004 7:20:24 AM

It may not be specifically written somewhere that the EU must follow Washington's commands but it is implied either through soft power (Economic/polotical) or through other levers.

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owain RE:No Nukes-Advocate Of REason - Salvo 4/20/2004 7:33:55 AM

Who in their right mind would openly comply with Washingtons requests? Of course subtle suggestions regarding trade, arms , aid are going to be used. No one would dare bite the hand that feeds them, I just resent the blatant statement that the UK is a puppet. When there are countries out there that wouldn't exist realisticaly if it didn't depend on the US. Top Army in the World? The one that has most influence. United States! They not only have the power to project an outstanding amount of power ANYWHERE, but have the unique ability to be needed by most other countries no matter what anyone says.

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trib RE:No Nukes-Advocate Of REason - Salvo 4/20/2004 9:19:23 AM

Nice theory you've got about EU country forced to follow washington due to political and economical pressure. How does this theory can work when you look at the past events (irak), France and germany which are in the top 3 EU army didn't follow? As for the country that followed US lead, I don't Think UK was "forced" by any means (soft or not) to particape in this War. It was their own decision. I've got the utmost respect for my english neighbour, and what you imply is that they're just a bunch of "puppet" behind USA, and that is clearly NOT the case.

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bigtasty RE:No Nukes-Advocate Of REason - Salvo 4/20/2004 10:21:11 AM

Soon e.u will be one vast state.with need of a common defense,and foreign policy. its clear today france and germany are on the same page,but when uk is also.and then the euro army can be born it must surely be the no.2 world military power.with the potential for the top.

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fall out RE:No Nukes-Advocate Of REason - Salvo 4/20/2004 10:36:34 AM

"Soon e.u will be one vast state.with need of a common defense,and foreign policy" - by soon im assuming you mean about 30 going on 100 years? if the EU was one b4 GW2, then they would've been in a 'civil war' by now, and the iraqi war didnt/wasnt even affecting any of the constituants soverignty, imagine if the balkans erupted again? a resurgant russia? there are many other reasons why the EU wouldn't work, good luck, i hope it does, but judging on what has happened, i dont have much hope.

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Military Strength Top Ten Armies of the World after my research 4/20/2004 12:24:40 PM

in my few and findings of my reserch this is how i will define the the top ten 1. United States 2. China 3. France 4. Germany 5. United Kingdom 6. Russia 7. India 8. Italy 9. Israel 10.Pakistan

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Ad RE:Top Ten Armies of the World after my research 4/20/2004 12:44:46 PM

Well as Fall Out says, its not going to happen soon. There has been a referendum scheduled for the Autumn of 2005, which is eighteen months away as it is. As it will be a landslide NO to the constitution, which WILL result in Blair?s resignation (if he?s the Prime Minister ). This would set the any EU plans back for a ?European Army?. As having Britain outside of it, the larger sea power, with the larger logistical supply chain and greater air/sea lift, would completely undermine it. The European Dis-Union. The death chock of Socialism.

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smudge RE:Top Ten Armies of the world 4/20/2004 1:46:05 PM

USA CHINA RUSSIA INDIA UK FRANCE ISRAEL GERMANY PAKISTAN NORTH KOREA That is from my findings,through man power,nuclear arms,professionalism,and reputation.

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bigtasty RE:Top Ten Armies of the World after my research 4/20/2004 3:52:12 PM

Then the govt. has 18 months to woo the tabloids and media,through them,and with time,the British ppl could warm to the idea of the constitution. I agree that right now,most would vote `no`. But thst is right now,not a year or so down the line.re a week is along time in politics....

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Ad RE:Top Ten Armies of the World 4/20/2004 6:41:54 PM

I can?t see the ?Yes? getting it even three to four years down the line. Why? The vast majority of people in Britain owns a house. You must know how expensive it is to get on the property ladder? Interest rates at this point in time could be a lot worse, making mortgages far more expensive. People are aware of this and its far simpler for the Bank of England to control these rates with public opinion; they only have to look at house prices and consumer spending. Nearly everybody is some form of debt. Hell, everybody is. If we loose the power to control our own interest rates, then it doesn?t matter if we control tax, as we could be paying out of our arses in terms of consumer debt and in particular, the mortgage. Can you see house prices dropping in the next ten years? I can?t. And that is only on one issue. There?s a whole forest of affairs we could discuss.

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owain RE:Top Ten Armies of the World 4/21/2004 7:31:21 AM

It also boils down to individuality, I'm Welsh and I can say that most when asked their natioanlity say Welsh not british, I've even seen some cross out the British segment on the form and over write it with Welsh! There is a famous song (well it is here), titled 'as long as we beat the English' rare granted, but maybe soon. If the Uk is divided and it is in many ways then I cannot see the EU joining for many a year, not only do we have massive public opinon barriers but fiancial, language, law, history and many others. Dont get me wrong when the UK go to war with someone the we are all united, but I can't see the EU being like this.

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Salvo Leave the UK out, Form the EU. 4/21/2004 8:32:23 AM

I think this notion that the UK is an essential piece to the EU is slightly overstated. Granted UK is very important (and eventually it'll need to be added into the Union). But as of now I think Franco-German based EU is good enough. Really, the UK is the souring of nearly all the plans of the EU. Everyone knows that the EU is THE future, without the EU, Europe just can't sustain the population nor the cohesiveness that is required in the new globalized world. I say let the UK join according to it's own comfortable schedule and meanwhile lets get a truly united Europe going. We need it!

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