Who agrees that there should be a United Earth Government? All existing nation-states would already exist, but they would be federalized into less-powerful states (similar to US states). It wouldn't be some stupid New World Order conspiracy theory or anything like that, since that is just a hoax, but this would be a real legitimate peaceful and democratic world government. I think it would be a good thing. Of course, the US would probably still be the leader of the world. This new world government would of course be capitalist and democratic and have human rights and a constitution similar to the United States constitution. It would further development worldwide. It would sort of be like the United Earth in Star Trek I suppose, what do you think, would you like there to be a world government?
Would you like a United Earth?
I hate the fact that you use "of course" be capitalist and democratic. There's a large portion of the world that doesn't have or want capitalism, and another (smaller) portion of us that live in capitalism and knows that it doesn't particularly work.
Read: I'm not supporting communism or socialism. But you can't assume capitalism actually works for everyone everywhere, because quite frankly, it doesn't.
100% of 4 votes cast :p" @Jeust said:
Obviously we are since everyone here voted yes. "" Yes, but it won't happen in this lifetime, as we're not psychologically prepared. "
Wait for the rest.
Agreed!and another (smaller) portion of us that live in capitalism and knows that it doesn't particularly work.
Just because dah internets voted for it, that doesn't mean Dubai and Middle America (to name two selfish communities) would dare give up what they are so used to.
" @Jeust said:Agreed, let giantbomb members doom the wo.. I mean decide how the world should work. *thumbs up*" Yes, but it won't happen in this lifetime, as we're not psychologically prepared. "Obviously we are since everyone here voted yes. "
The though is kinda scary, people who can't make up their own mind and follow reviews like a mindless drone could be voting "yes"
" The first step to a united earth government is fucking deciding which side of the road to drive on. It's the left side obviously, amirite!? "Cars were invented in America, first dibs rule applies. The rest of the world stupidly decided to be different, they need to learn the original way.
" The first step to a united earth government is fucking deciding which side of the road to drive on. It's the left side obviously, amirite!? "If I drive on the left I would be dead or arrested rather quickly here, its somewhat frowned upon in Spain.
" @Hamz said:You know so little about the rest of the world." The first step to a united earth government is fucking deciding which side of the road to drive on. It's the left side obviously, amirite!? "Cars were invented in America, first dibs rule applies. The rest of the world stupidly decided to be different, they need to learn the original way. "
Can't say I'm surprised though
Of course US would still be the leader of the world?" Who agrees that there should be a United Earth Government? All existing nation-states would already exist, but they would be federalized into less-powerful states (similar to US states). It wouldn't be some stupid New World Order conspiracy theory or anything like that, since that is just a hoax, but this would be a real legitimate peaceful and democratic world government. I think it would be a good thing. Of course, the US would probably still be the leader of the world. This new world government would of course be capitalist and democratic and have human rights and a constitution similar to the United States constitution. It would further development worldwide. It would sort of be like the United Earth in Star Trek I suppose, what do you think, would you like there to be a world government? "
Mate you're living in a dream world, at the rate that china is growing they'll leave the us behind in 10 years i reckon.
And why would it of course be capitalist? with out some socialist qualities the world would go to shit. And surely we'd VOTE on who we wanted leading.
you're assumptions annoy me, the US isn't infallible you know.
A united earth would NEVER work.
@Hamz said:
" The first step to a united earth government is fucking deciding which side of the road to drive on. It's the left side obviously, amirite!? "
A-fucking-MEN!
This is the part where I ask you to post the reasonable factor behind the rest of the world outside of America (the continents) deciding to be different. And you just start trolling more." @ryanwho said:
" @Hamz said:You know so little about the rest of the world. Can't say I'm surprised though "" The first step to a united earth government is fucking deciding which side of the road to drive on. It's the left side obviously, amirite!? "Cars were invented in America, first dibs rule applies. The rest of the world stupidly decided to be different, they need to learn the original way. "
" The first step to a united earth government is fucking deciding which side of the road to drive on. It's the left side obviously, amirite!? "Driving on the left? Well that wouldn't be right!
I'll let you bask in that amazing word play for a little bit.
" @Hamz said:Yes they were, but the rule of which side to move on goes back way further than cars my friend" The first step to a united earth government is fucking deciding which side of the road to drive on. It's the left side obviously, amirite!? "Cars were invented in America, first dibs rule applies. The rest of the world stupidly decided to be different, they need to learn the original way. "
I think it's clear which side the majority drives." @ZeForgotten said:
This is the part where I ask you to post the reasonable factor behind the rest of the world outside of America (the continents) deciding to be different. And you just start trolling more. "" @ryanwho said:
" @Hamz said:You know so little about the rest of the world. Can't say I'm surprised though "" The first step to a united earth government is fucking deciding which side of the road to drive on. It's the left side obviously, amirite!? "Cars were invented in America, first dibs rule applies. The rest of the world stupidly decided to be different, they need to learn the original way. "
" @ryanwho: I think he was reffering to the fact that there are only about one or two countries that do the driving on the left side thing... "Listen son, I just found a graph at a random site I never heard of and they make it seem like a more even split.
http://www.i18nguy.com/driver-side.html#countrytable
" @FlyingRat said:Oh no, not a random site, Mr. Condescending Man!" @ryanwho: I think he was reffering to the fact that there are only about one or two countries that do the driving on the left side thing... "Listen son, I just found a graph at a random site I never heard of and they make it seem like a more even split. http://www.i18nguy.com/driver-side.html#countrytable "
" @ZeForgotten said:And you don't know what trolling is either.This is the part where I ask you to post the reasonable factor behind the rest of the world outside of America (the continents) deciding to be different. And you just start trolling more. "" @ryanwho said:
" @Hamz said:You know so little about the rest of the world. Can't say I'm surprised though "" The first step to a united earth government is fucking deciding which side of the road to drive on. It's the left side obviously, amirite!? "Cars were invented in America, first dibs rule applies. The rest of the world stupidly decided to be different, they need to learn the original way. "
If the right side of the road is the "right side" to drive in, then why is Denmark, Sweden, Germany, Norway, Spain, italy and so on driving on the wrong side?
Last time I checked we drove on the right hand side too, though if you have some kind of proof that shows that I am wrong about those countries then I will gladly admit that I have been wrong my whole life.
Citing Wikipedia:" @ryanwho said:
" @Hamz said:Yes they were, but the rule of which side to move on goes back way further than cars my friend "" The first step to a united earth government is fucking deciding which side of the road to drive on. It's the left side obviously, amirite!? "Cars were invented in America, first dibs rule applies. The rest of the world stupidly decided to be different, they need to learn the original way. "
n 1998, archaeologists found a well-preserved track leading to a Roman quarry near Swindon, England. The grooves in the road on the left side (viewed facing down the track away from the quarry) were much deeper than those on the right side. These grooves suggest that the Romans drove on the left, at least in this particular location, since carts would exit the quarry heavily loaded, and enter it empty.
And I'm American. I just understand my country isn't anywhere near perfect.
" @ZeForgotten said:Can i just drop a knowledge bomb here...This is the part where I ask you to post the reasonable factor behind the rest of the world outside of America (the continents) deciding to be different. And you just start trolling more. "" @ryanwho said:
" @Hamz said:You know so little about the rest of the world. Can't say I'm surprised though "" The first step to a united earth government is fucking deciding which side of the road to drive on. It's the left side obviously, amirite!? "Cars were invented in America, first dibs rule applies. The rest of the world stupidly decided to be different, they need to learn the original way. "
The rule for which side of the road to move on goes back WAY further than the invention of the car.
Also just because america does something doesn't mean its right.
BOOM!
" @CptChiken said:Well that's your first problem. We can't lead the UNited World Councel with that kind of cynicism son. We need a thunderous bolt.Citing Wikipedia:" @ryanwho said:
" @Hamz said:Yes they were, but the rule of which side to move on goes back way further than cars my friend "" The first step to a united earth government is fucking deciding which side of the road to drive on. It's the left side obviously, amirite!? "Cars were invented in America, first dibs rule applies. The rest of the world stupidly decided to be different, they need to learn the original way. "
n 1998, archaeologists found a well-preserved track leading to a Roman quarry near Swindon, England. The grooves in the road on the left side (viewed facing down the track away from the quarry) were much deeper than those on the right side. These grooves suggest that the Romans drove on the left, at least in this particular location, since carts would exit the quarry heavily loaded, and enter it empty. And I'm American. I just understand my country isn't anywhere near perfect. "
Many of those countries are tiny island (and some, non independent) nations." @FlyingRat said:
" @ryanwho: I think he was reffering to the fact that there are only about one or two countries that do the driving on the left side thing... "Listen son, I just found a graph at a random site I never heard of and they make it seem like a more even split. http://www.i18nguy.com/driver-side.html#countrytable "
I like how in one thread we're talking about America being in charge of the entire world and in another we're talking about Sarah Palin being president of America.
That means we're kinda talking about...
...oh fuck.
" @CoheedFavorHouse said:And we cant have a united council with people leading it who think that their way is always right and wont take other peoples opinions into account no matter what." @CptChiken said:Well that's your first problem. We can't lead the UNited World Councel with that kind of cynicism son. We need a thunderous bolt. "Citing Wikipedia:" @ryanwho said:
" @Hamz said:Yes they were, but the rule of which side to move on goes back way further than cars my friend "" The first step to a united earth government is fucking deciding which side of the road to drive on. It's the left side obviously, amirite!? "Cars were invented in America, first dibs rule applies. The rest of the world stupidly decided to be different, they need to learn the original way. "
n 1998, archaeologists found a well-preserved track leading to a Roman quarry near Swindon, England. The grooves in the road on the left side (viewed facing down the track away from the quarry) were much deeper than those on the right side. These grooves suggest that the Romans drove on the left, at least in this particular location, since carts would exit the quarry heavily loaded, and enter it empty. And I'm American. I just understand my country isn't anywhere near perfect. "
" @Hamz said:If you're not driving on the right side of the road, then you're driving on the wrong side of the road." The first step to a united earth government is fucking deciding which side of the road to drive on. It's the left side obviously, amirite!? "Driving on the left? Well that wouldn't be right! I'll let you bask in that amazing word play for a little bit. "
no because it wouldn't last all around the world we have different cultures and would eventually disgree on something till a civil war happens
" @ryanwho said:Ew. You're taking the thread seriously." @CoheedFavorHouse said:And we cant have a united council with people leading it who think that their way is always right and wont take other peoples opinions into account no matter what. "" @CptChiken said:Well that's your first problem. We can't lead the UNited World Councel with that kind of cynicism son. We need a thunderous bolt. "Citing Wikipedia:" @ryanwho said:
" @Hamz said:Yes they were, but the rule of which side to move on goes back way further than cars my friend "" The first step to a united earth government is fucking deciding which side of the road to drive on. It's the left side obviously, amirite!? "Cars were invented in America, first dibs rule applies. The rest of the world stupidly decided to be different, they need to learn the original way. "
n 1998, archaeologists found a well-preserved track leading to a Roman quarry near Swindon, England. The grooves in the road on the left side (viewed facing down the track away from the quarry) were much deeper than those on the right side. These grooves suggest that the Romans drove on the left, at least in this particular location, since carts would exit the quarry heavily loaded, and enter it empty. And I'm American. I just understand my country isn't anywhere near perfect. "
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/32/Countries_driving_on_the_left_or_right.svg/800px-Countries_driving_on_the_left_or_right.svg.png" @ryanwho said:
I think it's clear which side the majority drives. "" @ZeForgotten said:
This is the part where I ask you to post the reasonable factor behind the rest of the world outside of America (the continents) deciding to be different. And you just start trolling more. "" @ryanwho said:
" @Hamz said:You know so little about the rest of the world. Can't say I'm surprised though "" The first step to a united earth government is fucking deciding which side of the road to drive on. It's the left side obviously, amirite!? "Cars were invented in America, first dibs rule applies. The rest of the world stupidly decided to be different, they need to learn the original way. "
The only ones that drive on the left are the ones that are British colonies.
Isn't it bad enough that 2 factions that don't agree with each other share the United States? How would putting a hundred factions which don't agree with each other into the same box help anything?
I think there need to be more countries, not less, because I feel it's less about the leaders and more about the populace. The fact is with more people under one roof that's more people whose interests would be ignored in favor of appealing to a party's base.
@ryanwho said:
" @Hamz said:This is a fallacy!" The first step to a united earth government is fucking deciding which side of the road to drive on. It's the left side obviously, amirite!? "Cars were invented in America, first dibs rule applies. The rest of the world stupidly decided to be different, they need to learn the original way. "
That would be kinda dull. I say we split it in two halves with separate governments, that way there'd still be people to talk shit about, go to war with etc.
oh and yeah, right side only.
countries that drive on the left just like being different for no apparent reason. and don't sit here and tell me its all about back in the medieval days when everyonet was right handed and carried swords to protect them from the people walking opposite on the right.... whatever.
american invented the cars. we decided to put the steering wheel on the left, and drive on the right side of the road. then the rest of the world stole our inventions and said wahhh we're jealous our country didn't come up with this idea...so we're going to do it all the opposite and pretend its original wahhhh /discussion.
(that was a totally serious thought and you should totally respond in absolute disgust)
"Listen. Frenchmen dont count okay.
@ryanwho said:" @Hamz said:This is a fallacy! "" The first step to a united earth government is fucking deciding which side of the road to drive on. It's the left side obviously, amirite!? "Cars were invented in America, first dibs rule applies. The rest of the world stupidly decided to be different, they need to learn the original way. "
The germans invented the first car." oh and yeah, right side only. countries that drive on the left just like being different for no apparent reason. and don't sit here and tell me its all about back in the medieval days when everyonet was right handed and carried swords to protect them from the people walking opposite on the right.... whatever. american invented the cars. we decided to put the steering wheel on the left, and drive on the right side of the road. then the rest of the world stole our inventions and said wahhh we're jealous our country didn't come up with this idea...so we're going to do it all the opposite and pretend its original wahhhh /discussion. (that was a totally serious thought and you should totally respond in absolute disgust) "
Quote from wikipedia:
Although several other German engineers (including Gottlieb Daimler, Wilhelm Maybach, and Siegfried Marcus) were working on the problem at about the same time, Karl Benz generally is acknowledged as the inventor of the modern automobile.
An automobile powered by his own four-stroke cycle gasoline engine was built in Mannheim, Germany by Karl Benz in 1885, and granted apatent in January of the following year under the auspices of his major company, Benz & Cie., which was founded in 1883. It was anintegral design, without the adaptation of other existing components, and included several new technological elements to create a new concept. He began to sell his production vehicles in 1888.
" That would be kinda dull. I say we split it in two halves with separate governments, that way there'd still be people to talk shit about, go to war with etc. "We did this. It's called the Cold War. USA is the western half of the world and USSR was the eastern half of the world. Then the USSR dissolved and USA controlled it all.
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