Top Ten World Powers

[Drogue]

I reckon it is. Smaller than Japan's, but Japan's in a large decline, has very little growth. The UK economu weathered the world downturn better than any other. We have lower borrowing than Germany, higher interest rates, rates of growth and inflation. Germany's recovering, and has to contend with Euro interest rates, which are probably too high for what it needs. Japan's government is so crippled by debt it can hardly act effectively.

I'd say the UK is a stronger economy.

[C0ckney]

no, but we're still far more important on the world stage than they are, and while we're on subject of importance on the world stage why are people putting china so high

[cinch]

Originally posted by C0ckney
no, but we're still far more important on the world stage than they are, and while we're on subject of importance on the world stage why are people putting china so high

(A) They would give the 'Mericans the best fight out of all the other countries.

(B) They have tremendous productive/economic power due to their large population and cheap labour.

[Drogue]

China has such a large population, military power and economic incentive for any country to invest in it that it has much influence. The US companies want to break into China, it has some of the worlds largest banks and much money is put through it's markets, via Hong Kong. It's massively powerful in terms of size, military power, economic strength, and the incentive for future trade through strong predictions. It's gaining power diplomatically, and is a huge world player. It has a veto on the UN council too, to show it's diplomatic power.

[cinch]

Originally posted by Drogue
China has such a large population, military power and economic incentive for any country to invest in it that it has much influence. The US companies want to break into China, it has some of the worlds largest banks and much money is put through it's markets, via Hong Kong. It's massively powerful in terms of size, military power, economic strength, and the incentive for future trade through strong predictions. It's gaining power diplomatically, and is a huge world player. It has a veto on the UN council too, to show it's diplomatic power.

Yeah, what he said...

[Sandman]

Originally posted by Drogue
I reckon it is. Smaller than Japan's, but Japan's in a large decline, has very little growth. The UK economu weathered the world downturn better than any other. We have lower borrowing than Germany, higher interest rates, rates of growth and inflation. Germany's recovering, and has to contend with Euro interest rates, which are probably too high for what it needs. Japan's government is so crippled by debt it can hardly act effectively.

I'd say the UK is a stronger economy.

Well, I suppose we define economic strength differently. A sick weight-lifter is still stronger than a healthy vicar. But I see your point.

[C0ckney]

china has got a large population, but isn't really a military power on the same level as britain, france or even russia. they simply can't project force effectivly, as for giving the US a fight, that would hardly qualify as a contest. it is still a diplomatic minow, and despite its seat on the security council its opinion is considered unimportant in most parts of the world.

it has potenial, a lot of it, but it isn't there yet and won't be able to catch up with nations like the UK or france for a long time, if ever.

[Nubclear]

8/10. That's sure to hook SOMEONE

[Patroklos]

Ther German economy, as well as all economic systems, are prone to temporary recessions. There is a big differeance between a recession and depression, something alot of amatuer comentators here in the states should learn. The last thing you want is uncontroled growth without any plateus (sp) or slight dips, which leads to an equally uncontrolled shivel. Even in their depressed state every major western economy is still at a greater economic output that 5 years ago.

[mrmitchell]

1. USA! USA! USA! [picture of that britney ho with the flag shirt]
2. UK
Just because.
3. China
More manpower than any other muthafukka on the PLANET
4. Germany
Strong nation. (IOW, I don't know any specifics but have a gut feeling that they're around tops)
5. India
Almost as much manpower as tha numba one muthafukka
6. France
France has enough power, mostly economic and influentially, to merit a spot.
7. Russia
Russia has $1B. No it doesn't. It has 6B acres of land. No wait that's 9! Or am I right? *has more vodka*
8. Japan
Theyd go higher but are too busy with their neat consumer electronics. Consider that, the last time they tried to fuk with us muthafukkas, it took the Bomb to break their spirit. (Things have changed now), but hot damn, that's some determination!
9. Isreal
International influence
10. Saudi Arabia
Enough oil to drown every SUV on the planet.

[Nubclear]

1. Mozambique

[Ted Striker]

1. Utah

[Nubclear]

Originally posted by Ted Striker
1. Utah

Your new President!

[Ted Striker]

I'd hit the new President

[Nubclear]

Would you hit the Vice President too?