Poll: World Domination

[101194]

I'd only have a World empire under me, No exeptions.

 

[tehbeard]

...would a world-wide empire help the human race? Would it mean an era of peace and advancement or tyranny and stagnation. ...

See 'British Empire' for your answers and details on how to maintain an empire that has any chance of lasting.

 

[Awexsome]

As Bison would say, "OF COURSE!"

But seriously? I think that as the human population continues to grow that eventually an international system of government will be needed. The U.N. was a good start but overall it needs to have much more power. I mean c'mon it's the combined ideas and thoughts of (about) all of the world's modern civilizations it should have more power than any single individual one.

 

[TheBlobThing]

I'm more for a state of total anarchy.

Firstly,that will get rid of all the idiots who don't know how to survive properly,

Plus the world won't be so complicated and basically whoever has the most guns and ammo survives.

I'm for a "Do as you please" land and a "Take what you want" Land.

Anyway,it won't have any horrible revolutions and in a few years the world would basically straighten itself out and become the same as it was,leading to exactly the same thing happning that caused the anarchy,thus it becoming a cycle.

Mate, you'd be the first to go.

Anyway, nah, I like my democracy thank you.

 

[la-le-lu-li-lo]

Hooray, America finally did something good!

Anyway, an Empire is only as good as its Emperor and those he commands.
Frankly, it would be nice to stop all the pointless wars and have some real direction (say, focus on medical science for a while and extend our lifetimes and quality of life.)

*is impressed Max made a serious and completely on topic response*

Anyways... I have mixed opinions on the subject. Max makes a good point though, a lack of war and political division would allow for more worthy exploits to be researched. I doubt everyone would get along though, humanity is far too violent at it's core to work that way.

But at the same time, what freedoms would I have? I'm big on freedom... I sound like such an American when I say that but basic rights do mean something to me.

 

[infernal_tuba]

I want zombie President Nixon to rule the world.

 

[IckleMissMayhem]

The brits couldn't even keep full control over as small an island as Ireland. They were cut to bits by the IRA and had to leave.

Tiocfaidh ar la!

NATO's made a huge mess of Iraq and Afghanistan(twice!), and the French and Spanish between then can't sort out ETA. What's your point?!

 

[Katherine Kerensky]

If the E.U. and U.S.A. joined up into one super nation, I would be very happy with that but humanity united under one banner would be even better.

Damn right.
It's about time Unification happened in this damn universe. it's taking too long.
And I can't afford to miss it in this shell's life time. it may be my last chance.

For The Terran Empire!

 

[Kasawd]

I'm more for a state of total anarchy.

Firstly,that will get rid of all the idiots who don't know how to survive properly,

Plus the world won't be so complicated and basically whoever has the most guns and ammo survives.

I'm for a "Do as you please" land and a "Take what you want" Land.

Anyway,it won't have any horrible revolutions and in a few years the world would basically straighten itself out and become the same as it was,leading to exactly the same thing happning that caused the anarchy,thus it becoming a cycle.

Anarchy, eh?

The problem with that is that fascist pricks like me would form a group and get to the conquering.

I wouldn't be too hot on human rights, either.

 

[butikilledu47]

If America hadn't had a tantrum back when it was young then Britain could have overpowered Spain and France, then controlled all of Europe (preventing both world wars.) Then taken over Asia then gone on to have united the world in a golden age of civilisation and fine moustaches.

In short its all the yanks fault.

Yes, but if Britain really couldn't keep a tiny colony of farmers with no military training in line, then they really didn't deserve to rule all of Europe, did they?

edit: And to answer the original question, an empire under one person will always fail. ALWAYS. The world will never unanimously agree to one person's wishes.

 

[jpoon]

World empire is a horrendous idea. I like what freedoms I have left far too much. I would go ape shit fucking nuts if some global elite attempt to take the world over. You would give the power of a global empire over to 1 person? You're a fucking idiot of massive proportions.

 

[JenXXXJen]

No, because in any situation like that, poor people suffer. I am poor.

 

[Redingold]

If America hadn't had a tantrum back when it was young then Britain could have overpowered Spain and France, then controlled all of Europe (preventing both world wars.) Then taken over Asia then gone on to have united the world in a golden age of civilisation and fine moustaches.

In short its all the yanks fault.

And why did the yanks win? Because they had weapons supplied by the French. So it's all the frogs' fault.

 

[Quad08]

LETS DO THIS!!!

 

[veloper]

The empire would lead to stagnation. No other countries and not even different political parties means no competition.

I also like what freedom I have.

 

[sms_117b]

All righty, i do want to say that this is a semi-serious topic. But enough of that:

All right, there has been a lot of talk about the `American Empire` (i`m Canadian by the way) and such. I wonder though, would a world-wide empire help the human race? Would it mean an era of peace and advancement or tyranny and stagnation. Please realize that not everybody can be the emperor, that's my job. Also, please stay away from using movie/game references, but who am i kidding, you won't. So, any thoughts, plans or complaints, lets hear them.

Like hell, I'm the Emperor.

I have my thoughts, most of them involve manipulating the British public leading my to taking over, then securing the oil fields in the Middle East, as many of them as I can. Then fund several militant groups in America before invading myself after demonising them to Europe to reduce backlash, I have thought many times about this. Hence why I'll be the Emperor, so get your knee pads on you'll be doing a lot of it.

 

[sms_117b]

All righty, i do want to say that this is a semi-serious topic. But enough of that:

All right, there has been a lot of talk about the `American Empire` (i`m Canadian by the way) and such. I wonder though, would a world-wide empire help the human race? Would it mean an era of peace and advancement or tyranny and stagnation. Please realize that not everybody can be the emperor, that's my job. Also, please stay away from using movie/game references, but who am i kidding, you won't. So, any thoughts, plans or complaints, lets hear them.

Like hell, I'm the Emperor.

I have my thoughts, most of them involve manipulating the British public leading my to taking over, then securing the oil fields in the Middle East, as many of them as I can. Then fund several militant groups in America before invading myself after demonising them to Europe to reduce backlash, I have thought many times about this. Hence why I'll be the Emperor, so get your knee pads on you'll be using them a lot.

 

[Good morning blues]

The world is too big and diverse to govern centrally. We already have hegemonic empire, and it's damaging enough; trying to make one central government capable of responding to the unique cultures and conditions of every region in the world is completely unworkable.