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In times of turmoil, against the enemy most loathed, what would be your weapon of choice?
motai said:Poetry is mightier than the sword/spear/halberd/lance/pistol/assault rifle/club/etc.
As your assailant comes down upon you, instead of resisting with force, you confuse them by reciting ambiguous poetry such as Pushkin's The Bronze Horseman, and while they are scratching their heads and trying to figure out the general theme and underlying morals of the poem, you'd make your getaway .
Though that is rather unlikely.
that's awesome!matthyaouw said:This is quite a well established fact. It's the very reason that the war-cry was invented. The first mention of a war cry was by Homer, in his Illiad. As the greeks charged the Trojan lines, the Trojan war poets began to recite their verses, but unexpectedly, all the greeks let loose with a collective cry of "Λα Λα Λα δεν μπορεί να σας ακούσει!", which translates roughly as "La la la, can't hear you!" The poets were slaughtered, and the Trojans forced to retreat behind the city walls.
Moonbear said:Hmm...a pen sounds like a good idea; one of those James Bond style pens. I can jot off a scathing letter, or stab them in the jugular with it, or when all else fails, turn it around and fire the poison dart hidden under the cap.
Andy said:Depends on what weapon the enemy has. If he has a pistol i would want the assault rifle, if he has an assault rifle i would prefer a cruise missile.
Bladibla said:The holy hand grenade of antioch
Then did he raise on high the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch, saying, "Bless this, O Lord, that with it thou mayst blow thine enemies to tiny bits, in thy mercy." And the people did rejoice and did feast upon the lambs and toads and tree-sloths and fruit-bats and orangutans and breakfast cereals ...
I'm sure it would take too long to get the pigs mobilized to be of much use.Pengwuino said:What if he has a pen
The idea for this book came to me while I was doing research on the history of warfare and the impact it has on individuals and societies. I wanted to explore the concept of using personal struggles as a weapon in times of turmoil, and this book was the result of that exploration.
I have always been fascinated by the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. I wanted to delve deeper into the idea of using personal struggles as a means of strength in difficult times, and this book allowed me to do just that.
While many books focus on the tactics and strategies of warfare, "My Weapon in Times of Turmoil" takes a more personal and introspective approach. It explores the psychological and emotional aspects of war and how individuals can use their own struggles to find strength and victory.
The most challenging part of writing this book was finding a balance between the personal stories and the historical context. It was important for me to create a narrative that was both informative and engaging, while also being respectful of the individuals whose stories I was sharing.
I hope that readers will gain a deeper understanding of the impact of war on individuals and societies, and how personal struggles can be transformed into sources of strength and victory. I also hope that this book will inspire readers to reflect on their own struggles and how they can use them to overcome challenges in their own lives.