My first poll for the NZ public

[mashman]

No, I think it yours.

I know you think it's mine. Stop thinking, because you're clearly no good at it if you're going to claim to know my thoughts on any given subject. Get past that, and I may attempt to teach you more.

[bogan]

I know you think it's mine. Stop thinking, because you're clearly no good at it if you're going to claim to know my thoughts on any given subject. Get past that, and I may attempt to teach you more.

That was the understanding you attempted to share though, what else am I supposed to claim you think? Or have you a different understanding on that topic you now wish to share?

[mashman]

That was the understanding you attempted to share though, what else am I supposed to claim you think? Or have you a different understanding on that topic you now wish to share?

Great. Enjoy YOUR understanding.

[bogan]

Great. Enjoy YOUR understanding.

See, you've no desire to create a shared one.

[mashman]

See, you've no desire to create a shared one.

Not with you, no. That's a job for someone else.

[bogan]

Not with you, no. That's a job for someone else.

Everything is with you isn't it.

[mashman]

Everything is with you isn't it.

No. +chars

[Ocean1]

Oh really
As in sweeping statements

You obviously didn't like your history lessons, though.

Maybe you'd like to do them now, go find out how many cultural entities have occupied your British Isles over the last few thousand years. Hint: If the Romans hadn't sorted their shit the "English" would likely still be living in squalor and hiding from the Saxons.

And then maybe for homework you could see if you can find a couple of ancient nations that have never been invaded and are therefore still around. Take your time, you'll need it.

[Brian d marge]

You obviously didn't like your history lessons, though.

Maybe you'd like to do them now, go find out how many cultural entities have occupied your British Isles over the last few thousand years. Hint: If the Romans hadn't sorted their shit the "English" would likely still be living in squalor and hiding from the Saxons.

And then maybe for homework you could see if you can find a couple of ancient nations that have never been invaded and are therefore still around. Take your time, you'll need it.

Nice try ,

but along with your Knowledge of economics , you can now add History of the Empire

First ya need to define who what and where ....

but Ill skip straight to the point

Trade ,,, was how cultures mixed ,and still do today ... tis how cultures spread .... right from the dawn of time

Now as for battles ,there werent actually that many , most were sieges, battles as such were a pain in the arse for both sides

As Ive told you before ( not that you listen , as ya are still believing that 14 % of the welfare spend is causing vast problems in NZ,,,,but i digress )


As I ve explained before there are 7 stages to a empires collapse most if not ALL have followed the same pattern and ,,,,,,,,Spending on the military IS ONE that pivots the outlook ....

Drawing board you must return .........

Stephen

[Ocean1]

Nice try ,

but along with your Knowledge of economics , you can now add History of the Empire

First ya need to define who what and where ....

but Ill skip straight to the point

Trade ,,, was how cultures mixed ,and still do today ... tis how cultures spread .... right from the dawn of time

Now as for battles ,there werent actually that many , most were sieges, battles as such were a pain in the arse for both sides

As Ive told you before ( not that you listen , as ya are still believing that 14 % of the welfare spend is causing vast problems in NZ,,,,but i digress )


As I ve explained before there are 7 stages to a empires collapse most if not ALL have followed the same pattern and ,,,,,,,,Spending on the military IS ONE that pivots the outlook ....

Drawing board you must return .........

Stephen

You've never explained any such thing, you mean you've read a synopsis of Jarrod Diamond's book and you think you know how shit works.

The point I made was that almost every nation that's ever existed has been conquered by another and no longer exists as a result. A fact that mr google is happy to agree with: first page, first item: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...vereign_states

And trade as it most certainly did, Britain has been invaded dozens of times: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invasio..._British_Isles

See, this learning shit's not difficult, you've just got to stop pretending that you already know shit.

[Brian d marge]

You've never explained any such thing, you mean you've read a synopsis of Jarrod Diamond's book and you think you know how shit works.

The point I made was that almost every nation that's ever existed has been conquered by another and no longer exists as a result. A fact that mr google is happy to agree with: first page, first item: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...vereign_states

And trade as it most certainly did, Britain has been invaded dozens of times: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invasio..._British_Isles

See, this learning shit's not difficult, you've just got to stop pretending that you already know shit.

Go back and read the two links u posted
In the opening paragraphs they both say similar about trade
Snip
As they interacted with their less developed neighbors through trade, warfare, migration, and more generalized ideological influences, the primary states directly or indirectly fostered the emergence of secondary states in surrounding areas,

Shall i quote ur original post which used and said something different from this post of yours

In fact now that I have some time ...here IS your original post;

Military spending? Almost every tribe in recorded history has been destroyed because they didn't spend enough on defense. Any contemporary nation should be far more concerned about their similar lack of military resources than any supposed surplus

Assimilate or conquer . . Let me guess

Heres a hint . . . .if ya dont know . . Put a disclaimer in front such as . . .I think , .or Im not sure but . .
Like I does
No I havent read that book I picked up my knowledge from a crowd funded community driven
School
It may not be perfect but it seems to be better than your sources todate as well some other basics
You did read those links before you posted them ?

[Brian d marge]

You do not have what it takes Mashy, you would have to ask your wife if it was ok to become world leader.

U can be world leader

But

I am god

[Akzle]

U can be world leader

But

I am god

i and i .

[Brian d marge]

i and i .

You would be working for the american ,,,, many many red buttons ...

[unstuck]

“The earth has been here long before us, and it will continue to be here long after we’ve been wiped out, said Xiuhtezcatl. “The biggest challenge we face is shifting human consciousness, not saving the planet. The planet doesn’t need saving. We do.” Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, youth director of Earth Guardians, 14 yrs old.