Well, it is a very complicated matter. If it were sheer force, and all of the US agreed to it, and put full effort to it, then the US would most assuredly win. But what would cause this war? What kind of war is it? What kind of VS. is it?
Posted by cheiros do ender (Member # 8849) on :
quote:But what would cause this war?
I would.
quote:What kind of war is it?
A severe one.
quote:What kind of VS. is it?
Very severe.
Bam!
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
What a mature response.
Posted by cheiros do ender (Member # 8849) on :
Reckon.
Bam!
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Ammersmat!
Posted by Lyrhawn (Member # 7039) on :
We wouldn't have to take over. They'd welcome us in with open arms, and we'd make Australia the 52nd state, after Canada.
Posted by cheiros do ender (Member # 8849) on :
Except that's not part of the Plan. Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
And Porto Rico. Speaking of which, they are holding a referendum to vote to of whether or not to change it's status. I think it should go for statehood.
Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :
The US would win and then wonder what on earth to do with all this inhabitable land and strange people who eat vast amounts of vegemite.
Of course underground Australian resistance movements would form. Beer would be drunk. I'm not sure what else would happen, but beer would most assuredly be drunk.
I guess it would be good for improving the US's swimming medals at the Summer Games though. (;p)
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Yes! Then we would lose at nothing! Except humility!
Posted by cheiros do ender (Member # 8849) on :
quote:The US would win and then wonder what on earth to do with all this inhabitable land and strange people who eat vast amounts of vegemite.
Posted by Lyrhawn (Member # 7039) on :
lol imogen. It wouldn't really help the medals THAT much though, the US is already pretty strong, all it would do is kick out half the US swim team and maybe pick us up a medal or two. It'd be more a help to everyone else to see half our team and half theirs out of the games.
I doubt Puerto Rico will vote for statehood.
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Why? About 51% wants it.
Posted by Scythrop (Member # 5731) on :
They just want our freestyle mogul medal.
that's all it is.
Well they're not getting it.
So there.
*opens another beer*
Posted by pH (Member # 1350) on :
While Australia and the United States are duking it out, I will be setting up my secret base on the moon from which I may conduct my top secret world domination operation.
Therefore, in the case of Australia vs. United States, the winner is: pH.
-pH
Posted by cheiros do ender (Member # 8849) on :
Hmm, well I don't really want the world; I want mars. So as long as everyone's happy with Reticulum (me - see his latest post) ruling Earth, pH the Moon, and I Mars, it's all good.
Yeah.
Posted by pH (Member # 1350) on :
Excuse me, but I will be ruling both the Moon AND the Earth, thanks.
-pH
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Is your user name pH, supposed to be like pH paper, or the pH of water, and acids, and bases? Always wanted to know that. Now I will.
Posted by cheiros do ender (Member # 8849) on :
Fine with me, really. Just leave the barren dust pile, unbreathable atmosphere of Mars for me.
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
I want Eros. So I can dedicate it to Ender's Game.
Posted by pH (Member # 1350) on :
quote:Originally posted by Reticulum: Is your user name pH, supposed to be like pH paper, or the pH of water, and acids, and bases? Always wanted to know that. Now I will.
pH means many things to many people.
-pH
Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :
If we're talking civilisation, Australia wins, no contest. And I'm not even Australian.
Posted by Juxtapose (Member # 8837) on :
quote:Excuse me, but I will be ruling both the Moon AND the Earth, thanks.
Due to the US's superior nuclear arsenal, we would turn Australia into one giant uninhabitable desert full of freaks of nature not found naturally anywhere else in the world, giant reptiles, and the insane barbarians who play with them for our televised entertainment.
Ooops. Too late.
Posted by Juxtapose (Member # 8837) on :
I say we delegate this fight to our two countries' respective lizards, as any civilized society would do. Therefore:
The Gila Monster vs. The Sand Goanna
Size: The GM grows up to about 2 feet long, whereas the SG can get up to about 5 feet from tip to tail. The GM is a bit squatter, and heavier for it's size though. This could be a David vs. Goliath matchup, but let's not forget that Goliath usually wins. Edge: Sand Goanna
Coloration: GM has mottled beaded skin that can be black, orange, yellow, and pink. The SG is sort of a brownish yellowish color. And no pink!? What the hell Kiwis? Represent! Edge: Gila Monster
Population size: No numbers on this one. But GMs are on the EPA's "threatened" list, whereas SGs are invariably described as common. Edge: Sand Goanna
Weapons: Both have fairly vicious claws. The SG has a bite so full of bacteria that it nearly always results in festering wounds. The GM produces low quantities of a neurotoxin that paralyzes victims and sets in rapidly. It's not enough to kill a person, but the GM is known to bite hard and not let go. In the short run, I think the GM could knock out or kill the SG, but if the Gila takes any damage, it could just be a slow death coming. This one's a toughie. Edge: Tied.
Winner: Sand Goanna. Mostly in virtue of size, in both meanings.
Crap. I'd better go buy an Australian flag. Damn "civilized combat." That was a stupid idea.
Unless we put lasers on the gila monsters' heads...
Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :
Two words : Gloria Jean's. Try that, you'll never come back to Starbucks. And it's an Australian brand.
Posted by Scythrop (Member # 5731) on :
quote:Due to the US's superior nuclear arsenal, we would turn Australia into one giant uninhabitable desert full of freaks of nature not found naturally anywhere else in the world, giant reptiles, and the insane barbarians who play with them for our televised entertainment.
Ooops. Too late.
It's great, living in a nuclear-holocaust-proof country.
quote:Two words : Gloria Jean's. Try that, you'll never come back to Starbucks. And it's an Australian brand.
Anna - GJ's is definately a step up from starbucks, but for really decent franchise-type coffee you can't go past DOME Posted by Will B (Member # 7931) on :
Well, the US has the population base, the military, and the nukes, but the Australians have Moya and Talinn.
Posted by Scythrop (Member # 5731) on :
And the beer. Never forget the beer....
Posted by Juxtapose (Member # 8837) on :
quote:Try that, you'll never come back to Starbucks.
Seriously, what's up with Starbucks? I don't think I've ever had a good cup of coffee from any one of em.
Speaking of beer, although I've never tried it, I have to give a nod to Carlton Draught. If only for their excellent advertising.
Posted by Scythrop (Member # 5731) on :
One of the best beer ad campaigns ever.
it's a pity that the beer doesn't come up to scratch...
Posted by pH (Member # 1350) on :
quote:Originally posted by Juxtapose:
quote:Excuse me, but I will be ruling both the Moon AND the Earth, thanks.
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