wow, MR O had a go at summarising my thoughts.

What a clown you are Mr O.

To Saints- Thanks for your post Saints- you made some interesting comments. China is definitely a concern- as is their "debt diplomacy"- Asio is aware of the problem- at the end of the day there is only so much individuals can do- I'm just a little yellow bird singing my song in the dark night. I am always trying to learn more to understand things in the world- the subtle things- the broad strokes. So much to see- so much to talk with people about- so little time. Take care Saints.

To Chris Lewis- Good to see you back.

To Ttbn- I'm sure that Chinese weaponry will become rapidly better.

Mr Opinion said- "Canem Malum, We have passed the 5.6 billion sustainable world population mark (1986) but we shouldn't look for solutions to overpopulation in the horrors of war. I think (and I'm not the only one) that we are in the early phase of a mass extinction event this century when overpopulation, diminishing fresh water and food, and adverse climates all come together to make life on our planet no longer viable for most of humankind. And of course this dilemma will probably be worsened by the breakout of global conflicts (World War 3) as nations scramble to control essential resources in a struggle for survival."

Answer- Yes war is bad but sometimes necessary- if there is an alternative good. Yes I agree that a mass extinction event is increasingly likely- or rolling famine- something has to break when maintenance is lax. Yes war and the struggle for essential resources- breakdown of productive manufacturing capacity- the standard problems of war- the reinforcements not arriving in time

These are interesting...

George Hageman is a bit too much of "a dove" but I like him.

http://militaryhistorypodcast.blogspot.com/2006/11/propaganda.html

http://militaryhistorypodcast.blogspot.com/2008/03/philosophy-of-war-1.html

http://militaryhistorypodcast.blogspot.com/2008/04/philosophy-of-war-2.html

Callum you wrote =

To Saints- Thanks for your post Saints- you made some interesting comments. China is definitely a concern- as is their "debt diplomacy"- Asio is aware of the problem- at the end of the day there is only so much individuals can do- I'm just a little yellow bird singing my song in the dark night.

Response - You say China is definitely a concern - as is their debt diplomacy - so what has their debt status relevant to any free trade
agreement within Australia - or maybe, just maybe we talking here of the Belt and Road agreement in Vic.

Would you care to comment?

Whilst we - as Aussies (and the World) are asking you to "open your view as to

Callum

Oops - re last post.

"Whilst we - as Aussies (and the World) are asking you to "open your view as to" ....

Apologies to Callum - this portion of post not meant for this forum.

Canem you wrote to previous poster (Apologies also for my mis-spelling your name in my previous post)

Answer- Yes war is bad but sometimes necessary- if there is an alternative good. Yes I agree that a mass extinction event is increasingly likely- or rolling famine- something has to break when maintenance is lax. Yes war and the struggle for essential resources- breakdown of productive manufacturing capacity- the standard problems of war- the reinforcements not arriving in time.

Your quote - I ask the question to response to poster that - Yes war is bad but sometimes necessary".

My response being why is ANY WAR NECESSARY IN THE 21ST CENTURY, we - as human beings of any origin, religion, colour or ethnicity are entirely over it......and must continue to speak out.....