So you’re about to be invaded by the United States? Here are some tips on what the expect and what you might want to do to prepare for the aftermath of the initial assault. How will your world change when the United States government invades? The following is far from a comprehensive list, but it reflects a growing body of evidence and historical patterns. As the US government has remained basically the same over the last several decades, so have its habits in war, and the results of those wars. First of all, you should expect a major increase in drug/narcotic-related activities. If you are living in a region suitable to the cultivation of drug crops, you should expect that such cultivation will either begin or dramatically expand following a US invasion. If you are not in an area suitable to the cultivation of drug crops, you may become home to chemical ‘labs’ devoted to the production of more chemically sophisticated types of drugs. These factories often produce large quantities of deadly and toxic residues, so beware. In either event, or in the event that your area is for some reason totally unsuitable for the production of drugs, you should still expect to become a trans-shipment point for illegal drugs traveling through the global black market. This will most likely cause a major influx of organized criminal elements and add a further dimension of violence to your local area. Possible Courses of Action: 1. Organize a local group to keep the drug industry out of your area 2. Keep your head down and hope you don’t get mixed up in the situation 3. Become part of the situation, i.e. courier, farmer, etc. Secondly, you should expect bribery to become an integral part of your daily life. It is reasonable to expect that every day after the invasion you will either be bribing someone or become the victim of third party bribery arrangements. Government workers will inevitably be paid a very small amount of money, which they will attempt to supplement via bribery. But private sector workers will also likely resort to the same means. Be prepared to bribe your doctor, your dentist, your children’s teacher, etc. You will also likely be bribing criminals to leave you alone. You may also find yourself bribing your way through a maze of official and un-official roadblocks. It is impossible to anticipate all the scenarios that may lend themselves to bribery. Furthermore, you should expect that you may become the victim of other people’s bribery arrangements. For example, via bribery someone else may gain control of your home or business, or any other of your possessions. Bribery may also result in the kidnapping or arrest of yourself or any of your friends or family, possibly resulting death. Possible Courses of Action: 1. Start saving money now 2. Try to have a wide variety of negotiable items on hand, i.e. cash local currency, cash foreign hard currency, jewelry, precious metals. Try to have a variety of values or denominations. Remember you are probably not going to get change back if you pay too much. 3. Have official proof of ownership for everything you own on hand 4. Try to have friends or relatives in as many different armed groups as possible. These people can hopefully be prevailed on to help you out if their group comes to you seeking bribes. Thirdly, you should expect the widespread destruction of infrastructure. Of course, this process will have begun spectacularly during the actual invasion, but do not expect the process to cease or reverse once the US forces move in. You should expect that roads will be largely impassable, even if there are no roadblocks. (Also expect administrative restrictions on movement, even where it is physically possible.) Many, if not most, bridges will most likely be impassable or destroyed. You should expect public utilities- such as water, electricity, and sewerage- be only sporadically available, if they are available at all. Mail delivery will likely be non-existent. Phone service will likely be either sporadic or non-existent. This may be partly remedied by the acquisition of a satellite telephone, such as those available from Thuraya or Iridium. But the use of such phones may mark you as a bombing target. Schools will likely be closed or nearly useless if they are open. A relatively minor issue will be entertainment. In a situation of more or less enforced confinement, with shortages of basic necessities, and with little or no electricity, boredom may lead to arguments and even violence. more: http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/rnr/411208140.html First I've been aware that Craigslist was anything more than a classifieds site! Makes for fun and thought provoking reading, whether you agree or not, take a look!
I like that, that is a good one. This is exactly what will happen when the U.S. invades. The U.S. government sure won't bring you freedom and democracy, thats for sure. More like tyranny and misery.
dgridley, visit reddit much? I notice many of your posts come from reddit. Nothing wrong with that, just something I have been noticing. I get some of my stuff from reddit too.
I like digg better, but the loading times are too much for me to deal with. I haven't used digg in a long ass time.
Ahem... Reddit, Digg....those are off topic. If you want to know what happens when the US comes a knockin', ask the Japanese. You know them, the world's best automaker (thats going to cause a stir) and an electronics powerhouse. Ask the European countries that were being invaded by Hitler. Of course the infrastructure is destroyed. How else do you prevail in a war? I'll admit it is not great for the civilian population but if they had more control over their leadership, their bridges and electricity and water and roads and airports wouldn't have to be destroyed. If you don't want the US destroying your country, do not send people here with the intention of killing innocent people. The US is a peace loving country. The only reason we invade a country is because of their danger to our way of life. We have an army for protection! USA, USA, USA I was born here and I have no problem with people from other countries. I have no problem with people of other religions. Every person I meet is given the same consideration. I will be nice to you until you are not nice to me, then watch out! Otherwise, we can be friends forever.
One of most funniest posts I've read in a while!!! Can you explain to me and the rest of world what kind of danger Iraq was to "your way of life" and how many Iraqies was send to US "with intention of killing innocent people"? Thanks.
Wow, you should be banned for that. Where/who is the moderator? I'm being personally attacked by another member of this forum! What do you know about being invaded through the back door anyway lexiseek?
If this was an eposode of Star Trek then the USA are the Borg. "You will be absorbed. You will adopt our way of life. Resistance is futile."
I got a "warning" for it. It said "Keep you homophobia to yourself". I have no idea who/where the moderator is. The warning comes through with a main email, and no one to contact. BTW, my comment could in no way be construed as "homophobia" by anyone. Let's consult the definition of homophobia from WikiPedia. My comment can in no way be interpreted in this manner. I also can't imagine the level of sensitivity that you must exist in to feel "personally attacked" by such a comment.
Indeed. The irony is that a lot of the hijackers were Saudi, and we have had troops stationed in Saudia for years. If we wanted to invade the heart of Al Queda, we should have invaded Saudi Arabia. Not to mention, it's a monarchy not a democracy, so the mission of spreading the word of Bush would be accomplished as well.
Well, most men don't like being told they've been "invaded through the back door." I wonder where you came up with it....... You're absolutely right, and the problem is worse now that we're over there..........it sure hasn't become better, thats for sure. Makes you wonder how things would be if we just minded our own business.
You aren't gay, are you? Because if you are I take back my comments. I wasn't trying to hurt anyone's feelings or be homophobic.
No, I'm not gay, and I guess this means you won't take back your comments. Don't worry, its all good..........