Posters' Poll

[Flying Dutch Fan]

I bet Switzerland thought Augustana could handle Carroll as well.

Given their consistent neutrality, when it comes to judging the battle ability of various armies (eh, teams), I would guess the Swiss might want to stick to chocolate.   

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

and knives; don't forget the knives.

[diehardfan]

...and watches

But Swiss chocolate is certainly the best tasting of the three!

[Gregory Sager]

I bet Switzerland thought Augustana could handle Carroll as well.

In our defense, I'm pretty sure that all of the adjoining Alpine countries thought that Augustana could handle Carroll, too.

Given their consistent neutrality, when it comes to judging the battle ability of various armies (eh, teams), I would guess the Swiss might want to stick to chocolate.   

Actually, the opposite is true. The Bundesheer (Swiss Army) is the second-largest army in the world in terms of per capita service (after the Israeli Defense Forces) and is generally acknowledged as being rivaled only by the Israelis in terms of the high degree of competence and training regimen among the world's conscripted national forces. Also, as every student of WWII knows, the Swiss turned their mountain regions into a series of hidden fortresses (the Reduit) that gave Hitler pause as far as invading Fascist-surrounded Switzerland was concerned.

[Flying Dutch Fan]

The Bundesheer (Swiss Army) is the second-largest army in the world in terms of per capita service (after the Israeli Defense Forces) and is generally acknowledged as being rivaled only by the Israelis in terms of the high degree of competence and training regimen among the world's conscripted national forces.

Sure, but it's easy to look good in the always weak ACBC (Alpine Country Battle Conference)   

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

Don't overlook Liechtenstein.  They may be small, but they pack a powerful punch.

[ChicagoHopeNut]

The Bundesheer (Swiss Army) is the second-largest army in the world in terms of per capita service (after the Israeli Defense Forces) and is generally acknowledged as being rivaled only by the Israelis in terms of the high degree of competence and training regimen among the world's conscripted national forces.

Yes, but earlier this month the Swiss accidentally invaded Lichtenstein. Where everybody knows everybody and no one works after 5:05PM. I know, I was there during the "invasion." Haha.  http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/6415531.stm

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

Are you telling us you've actually been to Liechtenstein? 

[ChicagoHopeNut]

Are you telling us you've actually been to Liechtenstein? 

I have been to Lichtenstein. I was actually there during the Sweet Sixteen of this year's D3 tourney. I was able to drive through the entire country in less than 20 minutes and it would have been faster if not for the street lights. All told it was funny to say we stopped in Lichtenstein but definitely not worth going too far out of your way to visit. They didn't even have a good pub to stop for a post-working day beverage.

[sac]

The Austro-Prussian War of 1866 was the last time Leichtenstein fielded an army--80 men.

I've heard rumblings within the Swiss government that they aren't happy they stopped before going all the way to Vaduz.  Many have said they'll just have to go back in 10 years and finish the job.


'W' is pretty worried the situation could spin out of control and has formed a committee to decide which side to support.  He was however heard saying "maybe we should tell the Swiss we're neutral, see how they like it."  He is concerned that the US may be forced to side with Switzerland given our countries affection for chocolate, swiss army knives and watches....."those knives are just cool", he was quoted as saying.

In a twist, the German ambassador was asked his opinion of the Swiss invasion...."We know nothing" was his programmed response.  When pressed further he did admit off the record that as long as Bayern Munich were involved in the Champions League they had no interest in getting involved in this highly volotile situation.  However he was quoted "if they win, we may invade Leichtenstein ourselves just for kicks."

The French are unlikely to become involved as long as their financial interests remain intact.  "We have a gas station, convenience store in Vaduz, its our most profitable in the region.  Should it become damaged or fall into Swiss hands we would probably have to become involved and blame the Americans."  "Our armies and speech writers are ready"

When told this 'W' just laughed.

Throughout the region tensions are high, it is thought a war lasting longer than 30 minutes would greatly incovenience Europeans, but within hours most would just go back to complaining about the Euro and American politics.


33,987  Leichtensteinians sleep with one eye to the Swiss border tonight, although 34% probably could care less since they are German, Swiss or Italians.

[ChicagoHopeNut]

The Austro-Prussian War of 1866 was the last time Leichtenstein fielded an army--80 men.

I've heard rumblings within the Swiss government that they aren't happy they stopped before going all the way to Vaduz.  Many have said they'll just have to go back in 10 years and finish the job.


'W' is pretty worried the situation could spin out of control and has formed a committee to decide which side to support.  He was however heard saying "maybe we should tell the Swiss we're neutral, see how they like it."  He is concerned that the US may be forced to side with Switzerland given our countries affection for chocolate, swiss army knives and watches....."those knives are just cool", he was quoted as saying.

In a twist, the German ambassador was asked his opinion of the Swiss invasion...."We know nothing" was his programmed response.  When pressed further he did admit off the record that as long as Bayern Munich were involved in the Champions League they had no interest in getting involved in this highly volotile situation.  However he was quoted "if they win, we may invade Leichtenstein ourselves just for kicks."

The French are unlikely to become involved as long as their financial interests remain intact.  "We have a gas station, convenience store in Vaduz, its our most profitable in the region.  Should it become damaged or fall into Swiss hands we would probably have to become involved and blame the Americans."  "Our armies and speech writers are ready"

When told this 'W' just laughed.

Throughout the region tensions are high, it is thought a war lasting longer than 30 minutes would greatly incovenience Europeans, but within hours most would just go back to complaining about the Euro and American politics.


33,987  Leichtensteinians sleep with one eye to the Swiss border tonight, although 34% probably could care less since they are German, Swiss or Italians.

+K Priceless, haha.

[smedindy]

One day I hope to get to Liechtenstein, Andorra and San Marino. Too bad they're not close together.

[Gregory Sager]

Sure, but it's easy to look good in the always weak ACBC (Alpine Country Battle Conference)  

What galls me is that the United Nations gave the ACBC an at-large seat on the Security Council that should've been given to a country from one of the power blocs.

One day I hope to get to Liechtenstein, Andorra and San Marino. Too bad they're not close together.

Malta, Monaco, and Vatican City will never forgive you for this snub, Scott.

[hopefan]

Baron Sicluna from the Isle of Malta... a childhood memory...

[Ralph Turner]

All this discussion of world travel when all you need is to get back to Luckenbach, Texas with Waylon, Willie and the boys...