Starmer has tried everything to boost his appeal – waving some flags, telling people his dad was a toolmaker, trying to act hard on immigration and now his latest tactic is to talk tough on war and hype up the idea of world war 3.
It won’t work for him and it’ll never happen.
Starmer is just repeating all the mistakes Biden made as President and paving the way for a far right populist to take over.
Being seen as pro-war isn’t the vote winner Starmer thinks it is.
Longjumping_Stand889 on
All this talking up WW3 is just going to normalise it until shit actually starts happening. I think it’s something wired into the human psyche, every now and then we decide we need a bloody good war. Then afterwards we’ll sit around, a little stunned at what we just did, and promise never to do it again.
811545b2-4ff7-4041 on
Business continuity planning is sensible. This is just an extension of it.
Much like planning for a Zombie apocalypse – the process of planning exposes your weaknesses and helps identify some possible solutions
Lost-Droids on
What’s the point. Almost noone survives WW3 and those that do will wish they hadn’t
Those in power need to be made to watch Threads..
This tomeline and slow build up is just what happens in that.
coffeewalnut08 on
Why does the Telegraph want to manifest a world war so much? It’s an unhealthy obsession.
I guess they see it as “patriotism” lmfao
Jonnysupafly on
the media can’t wait for world war 3 apparently, i’m sure all the billionaire owners of the rags taking it up will be safe in their new zealand bunkers
CaptMelonfish on
ffs, am I going to have to do those bloody silly “hide under the desk” drills again?
selfstartr on
Or…Starmer knows he’s fucked politically on domestic issues as Reform are hammering him in polls.
So he needs something to cut through. Nigel will look very petty harping on about migrants when we’re at the brink of WW3
I-was-forced- on
It’s the suits and money men who want war . The people on the streets are against it .
Vaxtez on
I’m skeptical as to whether WW3 will happen, but i suspect alot more large scale proxy wars to occur, since as deranged as they may be, Russia probably doesn’t want to use Nuclear weapons
Fantastic_Sympathy85 on
If it happens and I end up wandering around post war landscape, I’m making it my lives goal to find all the rich asshole billionaires underground bunkers, and clogging up all their air vents.
bobblebob100 on
For context this is nothing new. Companies planning for contingency is normal – whether its war, blackouts, terrorism etc
Would anyone genuinely have the balls to hit the big red button these days though, knowing the consequences? Sure the US did it twice, but only because Japan couldn’t retaliate and after they we’re all but defeated anyway!
xxThelmaAndLouisexx on
I’m surprised the Telegraph isn’t blaming trans people.
steak_bake_surprise on
War make money. These papers calling for it are pumping their war stocks.
Annual-Rip4687 on
Funny how we went from pandemic to world war, and it appears no one has learned this lesson.
BusyBeeBridgette on
Just wait a couple more years so I am too old to be conscripted if that occurs. Then have at it.
Efficient_Pear_5174 on
Russia is never invading the UK. Outside of nuclear strikes we’re literally untouchable to them. Doesn’t stop the fear mongering though.
Dangerous_Dac on
We’re only doing this because the United States, our defacto protector of the West who are paranoind for us has a flakey asshole in charge for the next 3 years (god forbid he just drops dead soon).
Frankly, the UK military has been way too complacent. Yes, we’ve given tonnes of aid to Ukraine, which we are well suited to do, but when it comes to enforcing a long, drawn out war? We spent everything we had in Afghanistan and Iraq, and haven’t really bothered to rebuild since then. Our nuclear deterrant is hilariously out of spec, having been lax since the 90s. We have a pretty OK air force for interception and attack, but thats just pretty OK. I think this is just a sudden “oh fuck, we’re on our own” overcorrection back to some form of military supremacy that Britain historically has had. Frankly, we should be all in on DEW development, cheap FPV drone development, small arms and shell production. Whilst also making sure our nukes work.
WaterMittGas on
I’ve been preparing myself for a third world war by playing a lot of *Holdfast: Nations at War* recently
Wiseman738 on
I certainly hope not — the Russian missile defences forces’ motto is ‘After us — Silence’.
I think it’d be best if we could learn to get on and *deter* conflict and actively avoid repeating the lessons that millions of dead should’ve taught us the first time.
theabominablewonder on
They absolutely should be planning for world war III, as well as the next pandemic, major natural disasters, cybersecurity risks, suez canal blockages, black swan events.. for the biggest companies it makes sense to manage those risks.
Typical-Load-921 on
The Telegraph is batshit crazy. I’m convinced they actually want it to happen
Silver-Potential-511 on
Perhaps if we stopped poking the bear so much, just saying…
Alacrityneeded on
No they are increasing the needs of defence for defence.
Outlandish titles in the media.
Sleebling_33 on
For those not paying attention we are already in WW3. It’s digital, cyber warfare.
Mohammed-Yusef on
Luckily I’m close enough to central London, so I would be vaporised from the nuclear blast.
SuspiciousAgency5025 on
They’re about to make a huge amount of money, I’d guess. War is profitable.
ExcitementSignal3013 on
Every couple of months, there’s a new wave of fear mongering about WW3.
It’s getting tiring…
ThisCouldBeDumber on
WWII has been and gone, it was just digital and most missed it.
IndividualCurious322 on
Can’t wait for the offspring of the rich and powerful to be deemed “too important” to ever be put in danger while the poor fertilize the fields.
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It just won’t happen.
Starmer has tried everything to boost his appeal – waving some flags, telling people his dad was a toolmaker, trying to act hard on immigration and now his latest tactic is to talk tough on war and hype up the idea of world war 3.
It won’t work for him and it’ll never happen.
Starmer is just repeating all the mistakes Biden made as President and paving the way for a far right populist to take over.
Being seen as pro-war isn’t the vote winner Starmer thinks it is.
All this talking up WW3 is just going to normalise it until shit actually starts happening. I think it’s something wired into the human psyche, every now and then we decide we need a bloody good war. Then afterwards we’ll sit around, a little stunned at what we just did, and promise never to do it again.
Business continuity planning is sensible. This is just an extension of it.
Much like planning for a Zombie apocalypse – the process of planning exposes your weaknesses and helps identify some possible solutions
What’s the point. Almost noone survives WW3 and those that do will wish they hadn’t
Those in power need to be made to watch Threads..
This tomeline and slow build up is just what happens in that.
Why does the Telegraph want to manifest a world war so much? It’s an unhealthy obsession.
I guess they see it as “patriotism” lmfao
the media can’t wait for world war 3 apparently, i’m sure all the billionaire owners of the rags taking it up will be safe in their new zealand bunkers
ffs, am I going to have to do those bloody silly “hide under the desk” drills again?
Or…Starmer knows he’s fucked politically on domestic issues as Reform are hammering him in polls.
So he needs something to cut through. Nigel will look very petty harping on about migrants when we’re at the brink of WW3
It’s the suits and money men who want war . The people on the streets are against it .
I’m skeptical as to whether WW3 will happen, but i suspect alot more large scale proxy wars to occur, since as deranged as they may be, Russia probably doesn’t want to use Nuclear weapons
If it happens and I end up wandering around post war landscape, I’m making it my lives goal to find all the rich asshole billionaires underground bunkers, and clogging up all their air vents.
For context this is nothing new. Companies planning for contingency is normal – whether its war, blackouts, terrorism etc
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/discussion/planning-for-war-a-guide-for-businesses – article from 2015
Would anyone genuinely have the balls to hit the big red button these days though, knowing the consequences? Sure the US did it twice, but only because Japan couldn’t retaliate and after they we’re all but defeated anyway!
I’m surprised the Telegraph isn’t blaming trans people.
War make money. These papers calling for it are pumping their war stocks.
Funny how we went from pandemic to world war, and it appears no one has learned this lesson.
Just wait a couple more years so I am too old to be conscripted if that occurs. Then have at it.
Russia is never invading the UK. Outside of nuclear strikes we’re literally untouchable to them. Doesn’t stop the fear mongering though.
We’re only doing this because the United States, our defacto protector of the West who are paranoind for us has a flakey asshole in charge for the next 3 years (god forbid he just drops dead soon).
Frankly, the UK military has been way too complacent. Yes, we’ve given tonnes of aid to Ukraine, which we are well suited to do, but when it comes to enforcing a long, drawn out war? We spent everything we had in Afghanistan and Iraq, and haven’t really bothered to rebuild since then. Our nuclear deterrant is hilariously out of spec, having been lax since the 90s. We have a pretty OK air force for interception and attack, but thats just pretty OK. I think this is just a sudden “oh fuck, we’re on our own” overcorrection back to some form of military supremacy that Britain historically has had. Frankly, we should be all in on DEW development, cheap FPV drone development, small arms and shell production. Whilst also making sure our nukes work.
I’ve been preparing myself for a third world war by playing a lot of *Holdfast: Nations at War* recently
I certainly hope not — the Russian missile defences forces’ motto is ‘After us — Silence’.
I think it’d be best if we could learn to get on and *deter* conflict and actively avoid repeating the lessons that millions of dead should’ve taught us the first time.
They absolutely should be planning for world war III, as well as the next pandemic, major natural disasters, cybersecurity risks, suez canal blockages, black swan events.. for the biggest companies it makes sense to manage those risks.
The Telegraph is batshit crazy. I’m convinced they actually want it to happen
Perhaps if we stopped poking the bear so much, just saying…
No they are increasing the needs of defence for defence.
Outlandish titles in the media.
For those not paying attention we are already in WW3. It’s digital, cyber warfare.
Luckily I’m close enough to central London, so I would be vaporised from the nuclear blast.
They’re about to make a huge amount of money, I’d guess. War is profitable.
Every couple of months, there’s a new wave of fear mongering about WW3.
It’s getting tiring…
WWII has been and gone, it was just digital and most missed it.
Can’t wait for the offspring of the rich and powerful to be deemed “too important” to ever be put in danger while the poor fertilize the fields.