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Invade Switzerland!!! What is it with the Swiss? I mean, they are so damn civilized. This small country just kinda sits there by itself, minding it's own business and everyone's money. Just too civilized in my opinion. Some country should invade them, maybe Peru. I can see the headlines now. PERU INVADES SWITZERLAND. Wouldn't that be a blast?:banana:


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I think they're unnaturally proud of themselves. I mean what is their big claim to fame except that they stay out of wars. Hell, even the French could do that... ...if they were a little smarter.

Speaking of French, no offense, but the Swiss kindda remind me of them. They're both a little snooty and act all European, if you know what I mean.


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You may wish to reconsider.

Prior to WWI, the German Kaiser asked in 1912 what the quarter of a million Swiss militiamen would do if invaded by a half million German soldiers. In response a man from Switzerland replied: "shoot twice and go home".

http://www.lewrockwell.com/orig8/bradley1.html

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"In response a man from Switzerland replied: "shoot twice and go home"."

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Their political system impressed the Founders of America ... they are a plus for freedom. They stay strong, armed, have bunkers deep in their mountains ... these things contributed to their peace. The relatively little I know about them makes me respect them!




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Squarebob Spongepants wrote: You may wish to reconsider.

Prior to WWI, the German Kaiser asked in 1912 what the quarter of a million Swiss militiamen would do if invaded by a half million German soldiers. In response a man from Switzerland replied: "shoot twice and go home".

http://www.lewrockwell.com/orig8/bradley1.html

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Every Swiss citizen doe4s militia service at least and takes home his BDU's and his service rifle with ammo. He's required to show up for duty within six hours of the call up.

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24HourNut wrote: Their political system impressed the Founders of America ... they are a plus for freedom. They stay strong, armed, have bunkers deep in their mountains ... these things contributed to their peace. The relatively little I know about them makes me respect them!

If they are so tough  and well armed why do they do everything they can to avoid conflict at any cost?

Also I am not a fan of a country thats economy is so reliant on Nazi gold and "special" bank accounts for international criminals and terrorists.   

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cynicalninja wrote: 24HourNut wrote: Their political system impressed the Founders of America ... they are a plus for freedom. They stay strong, armed, have bunkers deep in their mountains ... these things contributed to their peace. The relatively little I know about them makes me respect them!

If they are so tough  and well armed why do they do everything they can to avoid conflict at any cost?

Also I am not a fan of a country thats economy is so reliant on Nazi gold and "special" bank accounts for international criminals and terrorists.   


David Brin's best-seller SF novel Earth, has the Swiss and the Caribbean "banking" nations as the big players in World War Three. The Swiss are referred to as "The Gnomes" because of the high number of nuclear attacks it took to finally pry them out of their mountain strongholds.

Good book!

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Popeyesays wrote: cynicalninja wrote: 24HourNut wrote: Their political system impressed the Founders of America ... they are a plus for freedom. They stay strong, armed, have bunkers deep in their mountains ... these things contributed to their peace. The relatively little I know about them makes me respect them!

If they are so tough  and well armed why do they do everything they can to avoid conflict at any cost?

Also I am not a fan of a country thats economy is so reliant on Nazi gold and "special" bank accounts for international criminals and terrorists.   


David Brin's best-seller SF novel Earth, has the Swiss and the Caribbean "banking" nations as the big players in World War Three. The Swiss are referred to as "The Gnomes" because of the high number of nuclear attacks it took to finally pry them out of their mountain strongholds.

Good book!

Regards,

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Ah yes the so called "Gnomes of Zurich" ?

Better be careful I think Robos' ears just pricked up ! 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gnomes_of_Zurich

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If they are so tough and well armed why do they do everything they can to avoid conflict at any cost?

Yeh!  Why don't the Swiss send THEIR kids to die for the oil companies?

Damned neutral bastards.

They must be stupid.

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cynicalninja wrote: 24HourNut wrote: Their political system impressed the Founders of America ... they are a plus for freedom. They stay strong, armed, have bunkers deep in their mountains ... these things contributed to their peace. The relatively little I know about them makes me respect them!

If they are so tough  and well armed why do they do everything they can to avoid conflict at any cost?

Also I am not a fan of a country thats economy is so reliant on Nazi gold and "special" bank accounts for international criminals and terrorists.   

We are all supposed to avoid conflict that results in the maiming and death of our citizens are we not?   Why?  Because they are smart, obviously.  Peace and freedom-loving folks don't arm themselves because they are wussies, they do it to lessen the chances that some idiots will take them over or harm them just cause they are easy targets.  The Swiss combine a policy of political and world neutrality while being bunkered and ready.  So far, their strategy works.




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24HourNut wrote: cynicalninja wrote: 24HourNut wrote: Their political system impressed the Founders of America ... they are a plus for freedom. They stay strong, armed, have bunkers deep in their mountains ... these things contributed to their peace. The relatively little I know about them makes me respect them!

If they are so tough  and well armed why do they do everything they can to avoid conflict at any cost?

Also I am not a fan of a country thats economy is so reliant on Nazi gold and "special" bank accounts for international criminals and terrorists.   

We are all supposed to avoid conflict that results in the maiming and death of our citizens are we not?   Why?  Because they are smart, obviously.  Peace and freedom-loving folks don't arm themselves because they are wussies, they do it to lessen the chances that some idiots will take them over or harm them just cause they are easy targets.  The Swiss combine a policy of political and world neutrality while being bunkered and ready.  So far, their strategy works.



Hmmm.......I had a feeling you would admire a nation of fence sitters!

:bigwink:

 

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cynicalninja wrote: 24HourNut wrote: cynicalninja wrote: 24HourNut wrote: Their political system impressed the Founders of America ... they are a plus for freedom. They stay strong, armed, have bunkers deep in their mountains ... these things contributed to their peace. The relatively little I know about them makes me respect them!

If they are so tough  and well armed why do they do everything they can to avoid conflict at any cost?

Also I am not a fan of a country thats economy is so reliant on Nazi gold and "special" bank accounts for international criminals and terrorists.   

We are all supposed to avoid conflict that results in the maiming and death of our citizens are we not?   Why?  Because they are smart, obviously.  Peace and freedom-loving folks don't arm themselves because they are wussies, they do it to lessen the chances that some idiots will take them over or harm them just cause they are easy targets.  The Swiss combine a policy of political and world neutrality while being bunkered and ready.  So far, their strategy works.



Hmmm.......I had a feeling you would admire a nation of fence sitters!

:bigwink:

Given your Nation's history, I had a feeling you would take issue with a People that take responsibility for their own freedom and stay armed with the tools to defend it.  It's understandable to fear what has already kicked your rear end.

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24HourNut wrote: cynicalninja wrote: 24HourNut wrote: cynicalninja wrote: 24HourNut wrote: Their political system impressed the Founders of America ... they are a plus for freedom. They stay strong, armed, have bunkers deep in their mountains ... these things contributed to their peace. The relatively little I know about them makes me respect them!

If they are so tough  and well armed why do they do everything they can to avoid conflict at any cost?

Also I am not a fan of a country thats economy is so reliant on Nazi gold and "special" bank accounts for international criminals and terrorists.   

We are all supposed to avoid conflict that results in the maiming and death of our citizens are we not?   Why?  Because they are smart, obviously.  Peace and freedom-loving folks don't arm themselves because they are wussies, they do it to lessen the chances that some idiots will take them over or harm them just cause they are easy targets.  The Swiss combine a policy of political and world neutrality while being bunkered and ready.  So far, their strategy works.



Hmmm.......I had a feeling you would admire a nation of fence sitters!

:bigwink:

Given your Nation's history, I had a feeling you would take issue with a People that take responsibility for their own freedom and stay armed with the tools to defend it.  It's understandable to fear what has already kicked your rear end.

:aww: 


Switzerland didn't take responsibilty for their own freedom by staying armed, they took responsibility for their freedom from being cowards, fence sitters and by failing to condem and fight Nazi expansionism.

Its very easy to sit holding your gun knowing that under no circumstances are you prepared to use it for any good or just cause.

As for your comment about kicking our rear end?, I won't justify such pathetic posturing with a response.   

 


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