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LyricalOne

What are some fun and interesting alternatives to war that countries could use to settle their differences?





Posted - August 16, 2017
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  • 46117
    Well that IS cute.  But here is what would happen.

    The winners would be denounced by the losers and a war would ensue.

    It is the nature of the human being as BEAST that has to be erased and never recognized as acceptable.

      August 16, 2017 11:14 AM MDT
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  • 7126
    Just play along grumpus.
      August 16, 2017 11:15 AM MDT
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  • 46117
    I'm getting there. I won't let you down.  That answer was exactly ONE FREAKING MINUTE AGO????

    Take a valium.

    OK here goes.



    Okay we can have contests that do with pogo sticks but I fear that Trump being such an active WINNER would try and beat everyone at their own game by cheating.

      August 16, 2017 11:18 AM MDT
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  • 7126
    Lol..... that's more like it.   ;-)
      August 16, 2017 11:24 AM MDT
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  • 44602
    Board games. Any kind.
      August 16, 2017 11:18 AM MDT
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  • 46117
    I think Trivial Pursuit and Risk would be appropriate.

    Maybe CANDYLAND too.
      August 16, 2017 11:19 AM MDT
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  • 7126
    Kim Jong-Un could be Plumpy.   
      August 16, 2017 11:25 AM MDT
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  • 46117
    You know I used to play Risk and it held true in the 80's that if you took the Ukraine, you automatically won the game.  Hands down.

    I guess Putin was a great player.

      August 16, 2017 11:30 AM MDT
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  • 23572

    I seriously think this guy in this video named "Matt" has the right idea --  every several years, I believe, he goes to many different countries and gets people to dance with him. This video is my favorite of his that I've seen - - from 2012.
    I love the song.
    I love the singer's voice.
    I love how all the countries' people's dancing is fit to the music.
    I love how this video/song brings tears of hope for us all, happiness and joy to me every time I watch.
    I love that Matt is in every scene.
    I think he's got something right here.


     
    This post was edited by WelbyQuentin at August 16, 2017 9:26 PM MDT
      August 16, 2017 11:29 AM MDT
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  • 7126
    I think so too Welby. Great post.  :-)
      August 16, 2017 11:35 AM MDT
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  • 23572
    Thanks, LyricalOne. (As I wipe tears off my cheeks --  I just watched it again.)

    :)


      August 16, 2017 11:39 AM MDT
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  • 23572
    Hey, thanks for an Asker's Pick, LyricalOne!
    :)

    I'll fall apart if I watch the video today. I still love it, though.

    I reread your question and for a second, this is what went through my head -- " . . . to settle their differences?" 
    I thought, "why don't we all try embracing those differences instead and get along?"

    Silly me. I sometimes think I don't belong on this earth, thinking such childish, head-in-the-clouds, Pollyanna-ish thoughts.

    Be Well,
    WelbyQ
    :)
      August 17, 2017 2:18 PM MDT
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  • 7126
    Well deserved my friend. Your answer (and comments) really get to the heart of the matter. Especially poignant today, after Barcelona and yet another despicable terrorist attack, when the world needs people like Matt more than ever.       

      August 17, 2017 2:33 PM MDT
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  • 23572
    Yes, about today's poignancy. Agreed.
    Thanks, LyricalOne.
      August 17, 2017 2:38 PM MDT
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      August 16, 2017 2:13 PM MDT
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  • 7126
    Lol.... nice. I was thinking of that one.  
      August 16, 2017 9:30 PM MDT
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  • 16763
    The leaders climbing into the ring and slugging it out, mano a mano, rather than getting others to do it for them.
      August 16, 2017 7:55 PM MDT
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  • Dance battle!!!  




      August 16, 2017 9:14 PM MDT
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  • 5451
    lol, Donald Trump is definitely losing that battle.
      August 16, 2017 9:18 PM MDT
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  • LOL :) I despise Trump .... but I'm kinda digging the " dad dance moves " ;p 
      August 16, 2017 9:29 PM MDT
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  • 5451
    Vladimir Putin's putting up a good fight but Kim Jong Un's going to win the battle.
      August 16, 2017 9:33 PM MDT
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  • Yeah :) Kim has gots this :)
      August 16, 2017 9:37 PM MDT
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  • 7126
    Woo Hoo!! Round Two!!








      August 16, 2017 9:36 PM MDT
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  • Ohhhhhh STOP! Strike a pose! And Vlad is back in contention with the vogue :)
      August 16, 2017 9:38 PM MDT
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