Would it ever be possible to take over the world?
112546
The proper technology did not exist in Napoleon's day to do something of this magnitude, and its still a good rule of war today never try to invade Asia.  To truly conquer the entire world you would need good communication, (transoceanic telephone and radio capabilities), massive amounts of soldiers, (loyal soldiers), a fast way to transport troops and equipment, (Heavy trucks and aircraft and lots of them) Gasoline to power the vehicles, Nuclear or Nerve Agent weapons, (Its a horrible thing to say but the fact of the matter would be people are going to hate whom ever invades their country and will start an insurgency, (like right now in Iraq)and the easiest way to quell the issue, since you have an entire world to take over, would be to nuke them or poison them with nerve gas.  Nerve gas would probably be better because its effect usually wear off after a few weeks, wear as radiation last for years.)  (Wants the point of taking over the world when you have poisoned half of it.)\n\nLets see what else, ah definitely an anti missile system because if you use weapons of mass destruction other countries will try to use them on you and your gonna need to stop as many incoming missiles and bombs as possible.  But with even the best technology at least 10% will probably get thru so you will also want to invest in massive underground bunkers.\n\nThe best thing though to have would be an idea or proposition that could unite the rest of the world and make people want you to be their leader and take over their country.  That would probably the hardest thing to come up with.\n\nThe only person I feel that ever had half a chance at world domination was Hitler and he messed that up when he broke the cardinal rule, a war on two fronts without nearly enough men or gasoline.  He might of got away with it if he hadn't canceled all his technology plans that were not going to be finished by 1942.  If Germany had got the Atom Bomb first they would have had a really good chance.  If they didn't get he U.S. they would definitely have Africa, Europe, and Asia.\n\nThe only people today that might have a chance would be the United States and China, but I'm sure one would stop the other in a total all out nuclear exchange that would just wipe out everyone anyway, oh well.\n\n"Ab Domui Terra"
178362
To conquer as much of the world as they could.
320419
It is entirely possible. Iran, China, Cuba, Russia, France, Isreal, US, GB, Venezuela, rogue terrorists, Korea. Heck yeah... gonna be tough for quite a while!
109704
To control the world thru "democracy"
1104915
Sure we could, but why bother taking over such a wasteland.  Once the oil goes, they are done.
63127
There's a reason that no one nation rules the whole world. Is this a serious question?
900850
if Jesus wanted us to take over the world, he would have done it when he was on earth instead of being crucified.
1155083
Yes it's so possible. Computers will be smart enough to learn things themselves, and since they're computers they can organize, memorize everything and communicate with each other (computer) at light speed. They can control all other machines with their technical devices. They'll be so powerful.\n\n It will happen, but not anytime soon.
455809
Nope.  There has never been a demonstration of such ability under controlled circumstances.  If anyone thinks they can do it, why don't you contact James Randi and make yourself a quick million dollars.
633741
It is possible, but highly unlikely this would happen.  There are thousands who would love to be president.  It is the American Dream to grow up and be president.
269974
Define 'dominating' in this context. No, Asia will not take over the world since there will be a lot of countries disagreeing with such plan. But the population in China is quite extreme.
641745
Anything is possible!
838495
It is possible in theory. Of course it probably wouldn't be a very good thing if it did happen. But there would always be opposition to that rule, no matter what. No ruler has ever been popular with 100% of their population. And in current times, there would be a heck of alot of opposition to a singular ruler.
1153740
YES! They should stick to trying to take over the world, since thats what there almost good at.
290855
People didn't take over the world. For years, people wanted land and tresures. They do this because they want power. Other species would have the power to take over the world if they were stronger . Just like the movie, "War of the Worlds". From your avatar....you look cool. Just like me. \nAt my school I'm cool and tough. I am a punk and a total rebel. I have a punk boyfriend just like\n me. Can you add me too your list? Please!!!
974428
anything is possible ,is this important??
66113
While it is not impossible it does certainly seem to be improbable.  Thoughout recorded history there have only been 7 years of total world peace and that has been a day here and a day there to add up to the 7 years.  Religous differences, racial differences, as well as disagreements on type of government will always stand in our way.  John Lennon tried to lay out his plan for World Peace in his song "Imagine", it would take all of that and then some to bring it to a reality.