New Geopolitical Theory: The World Rock Band

Uncut Rubber · 05-27-2009, 03:39 PM

I've recently come up with the idea of looking at world politics in terms of a rock band, and I thought this would be the appropriate place to share such a theory.

This is how I see it:

- The United States are the lead guitarist, getting all the attention and pretending they are most important while in fact they aren't.

- The European Union is the keyboardist, struggling to be respected, but often viewed as an unnecessary addition by the other band members.

- The Middle East is the lead singer, constantly drawing attention to itself, and constantly falling out with the rest of the band.

- Russia is the rhythm guitarist which used to be a second lead guitarist, frustrated that their role has been reduced.

- India is the bassist, and China is the drummer; these countries do not get much attention, but they are most important, providing the basis on which the entire world runs.

So, what do you think of this theory?

Kameraad Pannekoek · 05-27-2009, 05:05 PM

Australia can play the jew's harp. Not necessary, but always good for some comic relief.

Uncut Rubber · 05-27-2009, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zephyr

Australia can play the jew's harp. Not necessary, but always good for some comic relief.

I would reserve the jew's harp for Israel.

Or perhaps Israel should be a second singer, who constantly quarrels with the other singer...

Oh, and North Korea does the special effects with their newly-acquired nuclear weaponry. Gadget-happy Japan would make a good technician; and the Swiss, the perpetually non-aligned bankers of the world, might be the manager.

05-27-2009, 03:39 PM	#1
Uncut Rubber One Step Beyond... Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Secret hideout in the Pennines Posts: 1,547 Thanks: 36 Thanked 84 Times in 71 Posts Rep Power: 75	I've recently come up with the idea of looking at world politics in terms of a rock band, and I thought this would be the appropriate place to share such a theory. This is how I see it: - The United States are the lead guitarist, getting all the attention and pretending they are most important while in fact they aren't. - The European Union is the keyboardist, struggling to be respected, but often viewed as an unnecessary addition by the other band members. - The Middle East is the lead singer, constantly drawing attention to itself, and constantly falling out with the rest of the band. - Russia is the rhythm guitarist which used to be a second lead guitarist, frustrated that their role has been reduced. - India is the bassist, and China is the drummer; these countries do not get much attention, but they are most important, providing the basis on which the entire world runs. So, what do you think of this theory? __________________ I hope that you will understand I do not mean to cause offence, and that no wolfbirds will be sent upon me as a result of this post. Yours sincerely, Uncut Rubber

05-27-2009, 05:05 PM	#2
Kameraad Pannekoek Drunk on power. And beer. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wazzu Posts: 3,180 Thanks: 61 Thanked 133 Times in 114 Posts Rep Power: 500	Australia can play the jew's harp. Not necessary, but always good for some comic relief. __________________ If you ever need help with anything, anything at all, just send me a PM and I'll see what I can do for you. Dave's Gear: MIM Fretless Fender Jazz Bass Fender Rumble 100w Bass Amp Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster Vox Valvetronix AD30VT Guitar Amp Dunlop .71mm picks (Pink picks for the win!)

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