tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929071994000178924.comments2012-06-13T14:29:56.206+01:00Innovativegraeme brandham, animation and visual storytellinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14619711542105765787noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929071994000178924.post-92074835375745905812012-06-13T14:29:56.206+01:002012-06-13T14:29:56.206+01:00Teuvo Kuvat- Teuvo Images Finland visited this blo...Teuvo Kuvat- Teuvo Images Finland visited this blog. Come and visit my blog . You should also tell your friends to my blog Teuvo Vehkalahti FinlandTeuvo Vehkalahtihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17009341271797179634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929071994000178924.post-47932652690333925012011-08-12T15:43:12.689+01:002011-08-12T15:43:12.689+01:00- From Someone who wants to remain anonymous.
i th...- From Someone who wants to remain anonymous.<br />i think that whilst you make an excellent point about community spirit....we have to remember that not everyone has the luxury living in lovely places such as pangbourne or ringwood, people especially young women need to protect themselves from who approaches them and i think not everyone is approachable based on human connections. I believe this is a massive shame but we do need to look to the forces etc to help protect everyone from horrible things.graeme brandham, animation and visual storytellinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14619711542105765787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929071994000178924.post-26749500589286113042011-08-07T13:45:23.600+01:002011-08-07T13:45:23.600+01:00From Osamah Al Ahmed Rasbi - Correct me if I am wr...From Osamah Al Ahmed Rasbi - Correct me if I am wrong, but world wars begin when the first decisions are made that governments expand their armies. If Germany's army is getting fat, the UK's will "have" to match it up or exceed it. What happens when there is no army to begin with ? Again, it's down to good will from nations. A bit like Switzerland. But you can forget all of this until capitalism finally dies out. In order for a capitalistic nation to continue flourishing it "must" continue expanding it's territories endlessly, by trade or sometimes by force. <br /><br />Regarding religion, I don't think religion is causing barriers. Religious fanaticism on the other hand does. The same way atheistic fanaticism is causing barriers, namely racial and nationalistic ones. Religion has a unique ability of transcending nationalities and races, but then again, it will clash with other religions. If people didn't fight in the name of religion they will fight in the name of money. You can decide which one's killed more so far. <br /><br />I think at the end of the day, the even spread of wealth and education on a global scale will bring about a high enough level of tolerance and understanding to the point that it will be silly to have an army for the "just in case" situation. <br /><br />Armies = a rip off insurance policy. <br /><br />Pump these billions in investments and education and you will far more likely stay away from wars. How do you convince the patriotic lunatics is beyond me. But I know that people need to turn a new page it's 2011 already. The world wars are old school. <br /><br />Armies are fun for a while but they get old and pricey. If people can see beyond the national pride then it's not too hard to see that it is feasible that people rely solely on law enforcement/ natural disaster divisions and nothing more.graeme brandham, animation and visual storytellinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14619711542105765787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929071994000178924.post-428484666602566052011-08-07T13:44:49.227+01:002011-08-07T13:44:49.227+01:00From Dan Hamman - It's easy enough to say '...From Dan Hamman - It's easy enough to say 'an army isn't essential', that is until we're attacked. We can't risk that happening, no matter how unlikely it seems. It'd be nice to not need one, but think then what could have happened to our country in World War II. An army is essential for a country our size, but for defence, conflicts pertaining to our borders. Sniffing around the middle east or libya like the USA's lame sidekick is when I'm ashamed of our army and the men told they're fighting a brave cause, that is in reality unnecessary and waged with nothing more than vested, not human interests.<br /><br />Also, Graeme, the whole idea of bridging the gap between fear is a lovely one, but there will always be little nooks and crannies in the world that will never see that sort of enlightenment, usually down to the actions of a few deranged individuals. Just like how I wish for religion (the biggest cause of most wars and conflicts) to be dissolved, it's easy to wish for from our cosy English homes, but when you've been brainwashed to believe that your cause is for your tribe to prosper and none else, it's harder to be so objective. Religion, and the virulent ideas that spawn from the good intentions of it, is the real barrier 'bordering' countries and people within them from one another.graeme brandham, animation and visual storytellinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14619711542105765787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929071994000178924.post-74138346998706145362011-08-07T13:44:20.632+01:002011-08-07T13:44:20.632+01:00From Osamah Ahmed Al Rasbi - Didn't read the b...From Osamah Ahmed Al Rasbi - Didn't read the blog, but in short no. Beyond a comprehensive police force you seriously don't need an army. Having an army is making two statements: 1. You don't trust your people. 2. You don't trust the global community. People ought to grow up. Armies have more often than not started wars and caused havoc instead of keeping the peace. Of course for this to work, all nations have to drop out their armies simultaneously, don't ask me how.graeme brandham, animation and visual storytellinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14619711542105765787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929071994000178924.post-13749394187802544252011-08-07T04:07:25.295+01:002011-08-07T04:07:25.295+01:00Interesting post Graeme! I think you make some goo...Interesting post Graeme! I think you make some good points, especially about military operating more on fear then anything else. I think we will have an army for a long time to come. However, I think it is possible to change or expend their objective. An army should be a group that does not come together to just protect the land from another army, but rather all kinds of evils, such as abuse, starvation, and sickness. Way to write a post that provokes a lot of thought!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929071994000178924.post-25729236430463597032011-07-20T09:36:50.376+01:002011-07-20T09:36:50.376+01:00Yea, I just watched the same programme. Was really...Yea, I just watched the same programme. Was really interesting! I was blown away by how many ways Iceland use all that energy. Its quite cool. Hahaha and omg, I want one of those cookers. Maybe ill retire to Iceland one day xDgraeme brandham, animation and visual storytellinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14619711542105765787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929071994000178924.post-11534800332827490672011-07-19T22:45:58.728+01:002011-07-19T22:45:58.728+01:00Interesting topics mate; it just so happens I have...Interesting topics mate; it just so happens I have just watched a programme hosted by Richard Hammond who was talking about how Iceland is powered by the steam created from the heat below the thin layer of crust. That earth cooking restaurant was on there too. Incredible 170 degrees just from steam!Dario Candelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01365302024681199437noreply@blogger.com