Worlds most viralent Empire

JALU3 · 08-11-07, 11:57 AM

Several States have been called Empires, some called Empires at different times in their existastance . . . of those that have been deemed Empires . . . which was the most viralent?

August · 08-11-07, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JALU3

Several States have been called Empires, some called Empires at different times in their existastance . . . of those that have been deemed Empires . . . which was the most viralent?

Did you mean "virulent"?

JALU3 · 08-11-07, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by August

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Originally Posted by JALU3

Several States have been called Empires, some called Empires at different times in their existastance . . . of those that have been deemed Empires . . . which was the most viralent?

Did you mean "virulent"?

Yes I am sure I did, just am coming on the end of a long day. Sorry for my spelling errors.

Jimbuna · 08-11-07, 01:00 PM

I've plumpt for the British Empire....at one time the sun never set on it. and IMO it was the largest ever in it's heydey

August · 08-11-07, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by JALU3

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Originally Posted by August

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Originally Posted by JALU3

Several States have been called Empires, some called Empires at different times in their existastance . . . of those that have been deemed Empires . . . which was the most viralent?

Did you mean "virulent"?

Yes I am sure I did, just am coming on the end of a long day. Sorry for my spelling errors.

oh no problem. I was just making sure as the word is so key to your poll.

August · 08-11-07, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

I've plumpt for the British Empire....at one time the sun never set on it. and IMO it was the largest ever in it's heydey

Just being large doesn't necessarily qualify I think.

vir·u·lent
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin virulentus, from virus poison
1 a : marked by a rapid, severe, and destructive course <a virulent infection> b : able to overcome bodily defensive mechanisms : markedly pathogenic <virulent bacteria>
2 : extremely poisonous or venomous
3 : full of malice : MALIGNANT <virulent racists>
4 : objectionably harsh or strong <virulent criticism>

Jimbuna · 08-11-07, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by August

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

I've plumpt for the British Empire....at one time the sun never set on it. and IMO it was the largest ever in it's heydey

Just being large doesn't necessarily qualify I think.

vir·u·lent
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin virulentus, from virus poison
1 a : marked by a rapid, severe, and destructive course <a virulent infection> b : able to overcome bodily defensive mechanisms : markedly pathogenic <virulent bacteria>
2 : extremely poisonous or venomous
3 : full of malice : MALIGNANT <virulent racists>
4 : objectionably harsh or strong <virulent criticism>

Our history teaches us we've been all of those at some time or other

Tchocky · 08-11-07, 07:28 PM

That is a lot of empires, I'm a little intimidated

JALU3 · 08-12-07, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Tchocky

That is a lot of empires, I'm a little intimidated

Well when I looked it up on Wikipedia, this is a list that I found, plus five others not listed on the list, but mentioned. And the British Empire wasn't the only empire which the sun never set on in its hayday . . . and it wasn't the largest in terms of total % of the global population . . . or controlled land mass either.
I won't vote, as the poll originator, until the last day, or near to that.

But I'd love to know why the British Empire has gotten so many votes . . . so far.

Skybird · 08-12-07, 04:34 AM

Can'T compute - to many options, but each option described with too little detailed charactericstic concerning why to call it "virulent". Generally said, the majority of empires on that list qualifies for that description.

An empire that does not push to the "outside" (inner pressure) seems to stagnate and finally fall, since there is always outside powers (counter pressure) that work against it. seen that way, an empire cannot afford not to press to the oputside and react to challenges at it'S border perimeter. It's a need deriving from a self-dynamic that has little to do with willing intentions, and plans.

Yahoshua · 08-12-07, 05:01 AM

I decided or the British empire as it is the most recent empire to have had the largest influence on the course of world events. Not even Soviet Russia rivaled British influence throughout English colonization.

The British Empire stretched from the East Indies to the 13 American colonies, From South Africa to Egypt, from the British territory of Palestine to Iraq, from India to Hong Kong, the influence of the slow collapse of the British empire has definitively shaped for more than 300 years the events of world politics.

From the division of the middle east along geographic landmarks as opposed to tribal territories, to the independence of the American colonies and of India and the East Indies, to the cessation of Hong Kong to China, to the independence of South Africa and Egypt.

England has shaped the nations that influenced politics of the recent past (50+ years) modern politics (Iraq, Kashmir, West bank and Gaza Strip, South African Apartheid, and the loss of Hong Kong) and although the direct influence of the British Empire is now gone, the remains of that empires' policies will continue to influence the affairs of nations in the decades to come.

Heibges · 08-12-07, 05:21 AM

I would say that best defines the Klingon Empire.

Jimbuna · 08-12-07, 07:40 AM

LMAO :rotfl:

Jimbuna · 08-12-07, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by JALU3

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Originally Posted by Tchocky

That is a lot of empires, I'm a little intimidated

Well when I looked it up on Wikipedia, this is a list that I found, plus five others not listed on the list, but mentioned. And the British Empire wasn't the only empire which the sun never set on in its hayday . . . and it wasn't the largest in terms of total % of the global population . . . or controlled land mass either.
I won't vote, as the poll originator, until the last day, or near to that.

But I'd love to know why the British Empire has gotten so many votes . . . so far.

I take your point, having looked myself:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_largest_empires

Despite the fact I'm British, I have to agree with Yahoshua

micky1up · 08-12-07, 07:57 AM

none of the above how about the insect empire ?

View Poll Results: What, in your opinion, has been the most viralent Empire?
Persian Empire	0	0%
Macedonian Empire	1	2.22%
Maurya Empire	0	0%
Chinese Empire	0	0%
Sassanid Persian Empire	0	0%
Roman Empire	5	11.11%
Hunnic Empire	1	2.22%
Arab Empire	2	4.44%
Seljuk Empire	0	0%
Mongol Empire	3	6.67%
Timurid Empire	0	0%
Inca Empire	0	0%
Mughal Empire	0	0%
Ottoman Empire	1	2.22%
Spanish Empire	2	4.44%
Portuguese Empire	0	0%
French Empire	0	0%
Dutch Empire	2	4.44%
British Empire	16	35.56%
German Empire	3	6.67%
Russian Empire	1	2.22%
American Empire	3	6.67%
Soviet Empire	5	11.11%
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08-11-07, 11:57 AM	#1
JALU3 Grey Wolf Join Date: May 2007 Location: 11SMS 98896 10565 Posts: 756 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Worlds most viralent Empire Several States have been called Empires, some called Empires at different times in their existastance . . . of those that have been deemed Empires . . . which was the most viralent? __________________ "The Federation needs men like you, doctor. Men of conscience. Men of principle. Men who can sleep at night... You're also the reason Section Thirty-one exists -- someone has to protect men like you from a universe that doesn't share your sense of right and wrong." -Sloan, Section Thirty-One

08-11-07, 01:00 PM	#4
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I've plumpt for the British Empire....at one time the sun never set on it. and IMO it was the largest ever in it's heydey __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-11-07, 07:28 PM	#8
Tchocky Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,874 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	That is a lot of empires, I'm a little intimidated __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

08-12-07, 04:34 AM	#10
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,615 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Can'T compute - to many options, but each option described with too little detailed charactericstic concerning why to call it "virulent". Generally said, the majority of empires on that list qualifies for that description. An empire that does not push to the "outside" (inner pressure) seems to stagnate and finally fall, since there is always outside powers (counter pressure) that work against it. seen that way, an empire cannot afford not to press to the oputside and react to challenges at it'S border perimeter. It's a need deriving from a self-dynamic that has little to do with willing intentions, and plans. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

08-12-07, 05:01 AM	#11
Yahoshua The Old Man Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,493 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I decided or the British empire as it is the most recent empire to have had the largest influence on the course of world events. Not even Soviet Russia rivaled British influence throughout English colonization. The British Empire stretched from the East Indies to the 13 American colonies, From South Africa to Egypt, from the British territory of Palestine to Iraq, from India to Hong Kong, the influence of the slow collapse of the British empire has definitively shaped for more than 300 years the events of world politics. From the division of the middle east along geographic landmarks as opposed to tribal territories, to the independence of the American colonies and of India and the East Indies, to the cessation of Hong Kong to China, to the independence of South Africa and Egypt. England has shaped the nations that influenced politics of the recent past (50+ years) modern politics (Iraq, Kashmir, West bank and Gaza Strip, South African Apartheid, and the loss of Hong Kong) and although the direct influence of the British Empire is now gone, the remains of that empires' policies will continue to influence the affairs of nations in the decades to come. __________________ Science is the organized unpredictability that strives not to set limits to mans' capabilities, but is the engine by which the limits of mans' understanding is defined-Yahoshua

08-12-07, 05:21 AM	#12
Heibges Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 1,633 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I would say that best defines the Klingon Empire. __________________ U.Kdt.Hdb B. I. 28) This possibility of using the hydrophone to help in detecting surface ships should, however, be restricted to those cases where the submarine is unavoidably compelled to stay below the surface. http://www.hackworth.com/

08-12-07, 07:40 AM	#13
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	LMAO :rotfl: __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-12-07, 07:57 AM	#15
micky1up Captain Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: helensburgh Posts: 525 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	none of the above how about the insect empire ?