chrys_silver Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 I'd say no. I'd be willing to work as a medic, to help out when and where needed. But if we were being actually invaded? If someone came and invaded, leaving us unable to escape to other nations? I don't know, I guess I would. You can only run so far, and we know the land, invaders wouldn't. Someone has to protect those who can't protect themselves. I would help, preferably as a medic, but I'm not sure how far I would be willing to go if pushed. Link to post Share on other sites
Sally Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 I would attempt to defend the lives of my family members and friends, locally. I would not stir one finger to defend the current administration of the US, if that's what's meant by "country". Link to post Share on other sites
Anomaly Q3Xr Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 I would defend my friends and family if it came to it, and if we were invaded then I may join a local militia, but I wouldn't join the military. I have no special love just because I happened to be born here. Link to post Share on other sites
ThaHoward Posted July 3, 2017 Author Share Posted July 3, 2017 On 2.7.2017 at 2:36 AM, Sally said: I would attempt to defend the lives of my family members and friends, locally. I would not stir one finger to defend the current administration of the US, if that's what's meant by "country". Yes because a country is only composed of the government.. Link to post Share on other sites
Jea Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Nope! I don't do flags, national hymns, or anything else patriotic. I would defend a cause, people, an idea, even a place (like a forest from deforestation) but not a country, as I am against borders in the first place I don't understand being proud of where you are from -- I can say I'm happy to live in a country where there is no war, but why would I be proud? Also, I'm against wars in general and I don't believe they are a necessary part of humanity, and they mostly just exist because some people make money off them. On 01/03/2017 at 4:40 PM, Ms. Maya the Bee said: I don't have a country. yes, but what about your bee hive? Jk Link to post Share on other sites
sgtcactus Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 yes, but I would probably be deemed unfit for a combat role. But if we were pointlessly invading another country then I wouldn't be so happy about fighting. I am proud to be an American and I would stand for this nation despite the bad political choices our country has made. Link to post Share on other sites
Yep, me Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 I had to think about what it meant, but then I realized it said defend, not attack 😂. Link to post Share on other sites
LenaLuthor Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 On 3/4/2017 at 11:10 AM, Retrobot said: Defend the USA? A capitalist hellhole that is ruled by corporations? Pfft, no. I'd defend my people though, you can take that however you wish. I could not say what kind of potent stupidity would make someone think the most prosperous and powerful country in the world is a hellhole? For fuck sake, people risk prosecution coming here illegally. Oh, the U.S. is run by corporations? No it's not. Even if it were, I would think that is better than large-authoritarian government. Of course, though idiots who fight against capitalism will fight for oppressive, draconian, and authoritatian governments. It is the might of the American economy that allows it to be one of the most charitable countries on earth. As usual, idiocy likes to rear its head about the U.S. Herp a derp. By the way, this is actually coming from someone who considers herself a hybrid capitalist and socialist. Link to post Share on other sites
LenaLuthor Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 On 3/1/2017 at 9:40 AM, AshenPhoenix said: I'm american so the definition of "defend your country" has usually meant "invade another country that in context has relatively low impact on your country". So... No. That's materially incorrect. A great deal of the wars the U.S. has been involved in were started by someone else. Link to post Share on other sites
LenaLuthor Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 This was not supposed to post twice. IDK why it did. Link to post Share on other sites
Philip027 Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Not a chance. I'll defend myself and that which I love (poorly, because I am no fighter), and I have no particular love for the country I am in. Link to post Share on other sites
Falcom92 Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 I'm quite possibly the least patriotic person I know. There's absolutely no way I'd do anything to defend my country in the event of wartime. Link to post Share on other sites
Famethyst Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 I'll be the first to admit I am a coward. Come a draft, I will most definitely be dodging, and already have my parents' seal of approval on that. Link to post Share on other sites
Rhaenys Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 We can't even handle Barbados infringing on our sea border/ flying fish issues muchless for a full scale war. By the time the war is announced we would have lost so no.😂 Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Deus Ex Infinity Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 I honestly don't know. I'm not a patriot though I would certainly take a stand for people or things I love. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 I think it isn't a yes/no question. If my country has decided to bring destruction then not only would I not I would actively work against my country. It depends on what my country's aims are. Link to post Share on other sites
shockkkk Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Depends on the country invading. If the USA (or any western power) decided to annex Canada one day I couldn't be bothered to fight back. If it was some dictatorship doing it then sure I'd fight. Link to post Share on other sites
arekathevampyre Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 not a patriotic person so maybe not since I can't even help save myself in times of emergency anyway Link to post Share on other sites
Apathetic Echidna Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 I said yes after pondering the question. I wouldn't join the army or anything (even if they would take me with my dodgy health) but if Australia went all Tomorrow When The War Began I would be out there stampeding herds of cattle across bridges and creating spider jar grenades. Link to post Share on other sites
cavalier080854 Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 On 01/03/2017 at 3:40 PM, Ms. Maya the Bee said: I don't have a country. Are you a Sovereign Citizen ? Link to post Share on other sites
iff Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 @ThaHoward This poll is being locked and moved to the read only Census archive for it's respective year. As part of ongoing Census organization, and in an attempt to keep the demographics of the polls current with the active user base at the time, the polls will last for one year from now on. However, members are allowed and even encouraged to re-start new polls similar to the archived ones if they like them. iff, Census Forum Moderator Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.