What if today's rules of engagement were...

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  1. KIRK1ADM

    KIRK1ADM Bored Being

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    Applied during the Revolutionary War, would the colonies have been successful in their pursuit for independence?
    KIRK1ADM, Jul 15, 2011
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  2. Dr. Krieg

    Dr. Krieg Stay at Home Astronaut. Administrator Overlord

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    So, is everyone doing a Baba thread now? :krieg:
    Dr. Krieg, Jul 16, 2011
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  3. NAHTMMM

    NAHTMMM Perpetually sondering

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    Actually, didn't George Washington return the British commander's dog when it was found wandering around?
    NAHTMMM, Jul 16, 2011
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  4. Baba

    Baba Rep Giver

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    We just didn't follow the rules when it came to the heathens everybody did that back then.
    Baba, Jul 16, 2011
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  5. Captain J

    Captain J 16" Gunner

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    Today's ROE are due to smart bombs and high tech. Not possible during any major war of the past.
    Captain J, Jul 16, 2011
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  6. Beck

    Beck Monarchist, Far-Right Nationalist

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    Hell no. The colonies would have to sit down with George III at the UN and talk it out...and they'd still be talking today. And if someone did throw a bomb, or toss tea, Cindy Sheehan would come running with her kettle and kitchen dress yelling THIS WAR IS ILLEGAL; FEAR THE ENABLERS.
    Beck, Jul 17, 2011
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