What if 9/11 happened in another country?

[Treefingers]

There probably would not have been a series of wars afterwards.
I can think of no other country on the earth that would use a terrorist attack by a small group of fanatics as a reason to declare war on another nation(s).

Well, at least not on the wrong nation.

How would Americans react if this sort of thing happened in another country?

British people already know the answer to this (and I apologise for bringing it up yet again).

For many years Britain was subjected to terror bombings by the IRA and a hell of a lot of Americans supported them.

And right there is why you don't see great compassion from a lot of the "older" generation of the British.

Families over here being killed on a regular basis while America shouted "yeah, fuck you Britain gogo IRA". Now it's happened to them and they know how we felt for years.

The difference between a lot of Americans and a lot of us British is we DID lose people close to us to IRA bombings and in the armed forces.

I lost 2 cousins, my gran and a neice to 2 seperate IRA bombings. I lost 3 friends in Ireland when I was in the Army.

All the while there were Americans supporting the IRA.

So my question to you is, how the hell would Americans feel if Britain supported Al Qaeda? And don't say it's different it's exactly the same situation. IRA/PIRA terrorised Britain for years, you had 1 attack. America supported our attackers so how would they feel if we supported Al Qaeda. We don't but I would be lying if a little part of me doesn't scream "NOW YOU KNOW HOW WE FUCKING FEEL" everytime I see 9/11 mentioned.

I don't think that's a fair comparison. The IRA didn't attack Britain directly. They retarded-ly bombed the sh*t out of there own country, but they didn't attack Britain. You can't really pull the victim card there, I'm afraid.

Edit; Yes, I'm aware there were several bombings in Britain now, thank you very much for informing me three times.

OT; I doubt it would be as big a deal. America seemed to think that no matter what they did war would never directly touch they're country. That's why Pearl Harbour was such a big deal for them in WWII.

Wait... this person's specifically said that a bunch of family members and friends were killed and you're telling them that they can't use the 'victim card'? What the fuck?

 

[Samurai Silhouette]

Other countries couldn't go to war because they don't have the manpower, patriotism, or money to support it. So yeah, they'd probably just take it where the sun doesn't shine, lose thousands of people, and forget about it.

That is literally the most arrogant thing I've ever heard. Well done, you've managed to make the reaction to mass murder into some "MY COUNTRY IS BETTER THAN YOURS" bullsh*t.

Just because we went on a 10 year vindictive rampage doesn't make my country better.

I may have taken the highlighted statement the wrong way, but it's easy to see why. It was 2001, the middle of an economic boom, the likes of which we've never seen. Look at the UK, Germany, France and China. Those countries could have easily afforded war back then.

I see what you mean. I was talking about if it happened now. Hell, knowing us, if asked we'd probably join the fight just to take some of the credit... and possible oil.

 

[Delsana]

I doubt america would give a crap, as a country they are more self obsorbed and dont have much interest in any thing outside their borders. For instance, WW2, didnt give a crap and happily made money off both sides until Japan attacked them. But also 9/11 was a big deal for them because they never get attacked due to how far they are from most countries. Where as the UK, for instance, have had terror attacks from IRA and our own Al Queda bombings and also we had the blitz in WW2 same as most of Europe did. So i think overal, as sad as terror attacks are, for most countries, weve had worse and thats something we can look back on for strength. America never had that, they dont know how to deal with these situations. And, in all honesty, dealt with it badly.

And yet, they are still the number one super-power.

I agree, they are, but for how long? America is in major debt and crippled economy. China rich and is catching up fast and so is Russia once more. An they are two countries i dont think America will fight. The Uk was a world superpower before America, and we lost that title after being made bankrupt due to fighting WW2.

The major debt and crippled economy probably won't even bother America's status in all truth.

 

[Scytail]

Personally, as an American, I couldn't give two shits about 9/11 and I'm quite tired of seeing it plasterd all over tv, radio, internet every year when September rolls around. This is what happens when you ignore credible threats from a terrorist organization that is well known for sucessfully blowing shit up in the first place.

 

[Scytail]

I doubt america would give a crap, as a country they are more self obsorbed and dont have much interest in any thing outside their borders. For instance, WW2, didnt give a crap and happily made money off both sides until Japan attacked them. But also 9/11 was a big deal for them because they never get attacked due to how far they are from most countries. Where as the UK, for instance, have had terror attacks from IRA and our own Al Queda bombings and also we had the blitz in WW2 same as most of Europe did. So i think overal, as sad as terror attacks are, for most countries, weve had worse and thats something we can look back on for strength. America never had that, they dont know how to deal with these situations. And, in all honesty, dealt with it badly.

And yet, they are still the number one super-power.

I agree, they are, but for how long? America is in major debt and crippled economy. China rich and is catching up fast and so is Russia once more. An they are two countries i dont think America will fight. The Uk was a world superpower before America, and we lost that title after being made bankrupt due to fighting WW2.

The major debt and crippled economy probably won't even bother America's status in all truth.

I'm pretty sure the UK lost it's status as a world super power long before WW2.

 

[Simeon Ivanov]

Pardon me for saying this ... but I think America is really over exaggerating a little. Sure people died, sure it sucked, but people die every day, and constantly moping about it isn't gonna make any difference. Neither is attacking people while we're on it.

 

[Vanguard_Ex]

As an American I can safely say that the people would care. The media wouldn't.

Stop everything. This right here is the crux of the issue people. A country's media is not representative of its peoples' attitudes.

 

[tehroc]

It happened in Chile, when we (US) helped Pinochet into power.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1973_Chilean_coup_d%27%C3%A9tat

 

[Delsana]

I doubt america would give a crap, as a country they are more self obsorbed and dont have much interest in any thing outside their borders. For instance, WW2, didnt give a crap and happily made money off both sides until Japan attacked them. But also 9/11 was a big deal for them because they never get attacked due to how far they are from most countries. Where as the UK, for instance, have had terror attacks from IRA and our own Al Queda bombings and also we had the blitz in WW2 same as most of Europe did. So i think overal, as sad as terror attacks are, for most countries, weve had worse and thats something we can look back on for strength. America never had that, they dont know how to deal with these situations. And, in all honesty, dealt with it badly.

And yet, they are still the number one super-power.

I agree, they are, but for how long? America is in major debt and crippled economy. China rich and is catching up fast and so is Russia once more. An they are two countries i dont think America will fight. The Uk was a world superpower before America, and we lost that title after being made bankrupt due to fighting WW2.

The major debt and crippled economy probably won't even bother America's status in all truth.

I'm pretty sure the UK lost it's status as a world super power long before WW2.

According to the super-power chart... the United Kingdom is still one.

Pardon me for saying this ... but I think America is really over exaggerating a little. Sure people died, sure it sucked, but people die every day, and constantly moping about it isn't gonna make any difference. Neither is attacking people while we're on it.

Dying from cancer and dying because someone entered your house and shot you is on a whole different scale of "death".

 

[The_Emperor]

How would Americans react if this sort of thing happened in another country?

British people already know the answer to this (and I apologise for bringing it up yet again).

For many years Britain was subjected to terror bombings by the IRA and a hell of a lot of Americans supported them.

And right there is why you don't see great compassion from a lot of the "older" generation of the British.

Families over here being killed on a regular basis while America shouted "yeah, fuck you Britain gogo IRA". Now it's happened to them and they know how we felt for years.

The difference between a lot of Americans and a lot of us British is we DID lose people close to us to IRA bombings and in the armed forces.

I lost 2 cousins, my gran and a neice to 2 seperate IRA bombings. I lost 3 friends in Ireland when I was in the Army.

All the while there were Americans supporting the IRA.

So my question to you is, how the hell would Americans feel if Britain supported Al Qaeda? And don't say it's different it's exactly the same situation. IRA/PIRA terrorised Britain for years, you had 1 attack. America supported our attackers so how would they feel if we supported Al Qaeda. We don't but I would be lying if a little part of me doesn't scream "NOW YOU KNOW HOW WE FUCKING FEEL" everytime I see 9/11 mentioned.

pretty much this somes up what is was going to post.

youd think 9/11 was the only tragedy ever to happen in the past 10 years because every year it's all over the news

It was a terrible tragedy, like all others, and the American Government cheapened it by using it for political gains which I find abhorrent and disgusting.

 

[The-Epicly-Named-Man]

Wait... this person's specifically said that a bunch of family members and friends were killed and you're telling them that they can't use the 'victim card'? What the fuck?

You reserve the right to /facepalm. In all honesty, I somehow missed that part, and subsequently feel like a d*ck. I still stand by the fact that we had it much harder here than in Britain though.

 

[LordOmnit]

If the response to the earthquake-tsunami in Japan and the women's soccer victory is to believed then a goodly number of American's would think it tragic (supposing they ever heard about it), and quite a few others would be claiming as some kind of divine vengeance for whatever possible grievance (however illogical, long-since passed, or flat out made up) and cheering it on.

 

[Tryforlive]

then osama would still be alive cause america wouldnt have him on the top of their shit list

 

[Simeon Ivanov]

Dying from cancer and dying because someone entered your house and shot you is on a whole different scale of "death".

Your point being?

 

[Hamish Durie]

I know other countries wouldnt start a war over it. But then most countries dont have the manpower/fire power as America has. Maybe Europe would work together and strategic bomb certain places or send special forces into track him down. But the difference being would be that America wouldnt have helped at all. Like with Libya, Obama stayed out of that one and didnt help, but now its finished and we won out Obama crawls out the woodwork trying ride on our coat tails and bathe in the glory. But, in respect to the American people, George Bush jnr was a pussy anyway and i think he was forced into as he has no back bone. But then i could be wrong.

No G.B Jr wasn't a pussy he flew out in scecret to have thanksgiving or christmas with the troops

no G.B jr was a complete retard

 

[Delsana]

Dying from cancer and dying because someone entered your house and shot you is on a whole different scale of "death".

Your point being?

People care about both and neither is an exaggeration.

 

[Thaluikhain]

As an American I can safely say that the people would care. The media wouldn't.

Stop everything. This right here is the crux of the issue people. A country's media is not representative of its peoples' attitudes.

To an extent, yes, but if the media wants to make money, it has to be appeal to large amounts of people.

If large amounts of people care about an issue, it becomes in the media's interest to make a fuss over it (unless the issue is about the media itself, and there's no guarantee how truthful they'll be).