Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Quiz: Name That War

Here's a little thought provoker for you.

Since World War II, which war has been the bloodiest?

Vietnam? Nope.

Korea? Nope.

Iraq? You're awfully American-centered in your thinking. Nope.

Bosnia? Sorry.

Keep guessing....

Afghanistan? US vs. Taliban, or Russia vs. the Muhajadeen? Nope on both counts.

Anything involving Israel? Not hardly.

That thing with the Contras in Central America? Get real. You're getting colder.

Give up?

Here's a hint: It's been going on now for at least the past ten years.

Tens of thousands of women have been raped.

Over five million people dead.

Oh, come on, it's right at the tip of your tongue, right?

No?

It's.....

......

The war in the so-called Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Do we not care because: a) it's Africa; b) it's black people who are dying; c) it doesn't affect us; d) the third world is a backward bunch of corrupt greedy bastards; e) all of the above?

You decide.

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