Posted on 02/07/2024 8:46:55 PM PST by nickcarraway
SWEDISH defence chiefs have been criticised for alarmist rhetoric after they admonished their countrymen and women to prepare for war.
In particular, Sweden’s young generation is grappling with the unnerving possibility of armed conflict.
Sweden, a nation, historically acquainted with peace and neutrality, is expecting a dramatic shift in its security outlook.
Alarm Raised At National Conference
On Saturday, January 6, at the Folk och Forsvars conference, Carl-Oskar Bohlin, the civil defence minister, starkly announced, ‘there could be war in Sweden.’
His comments, coupled with other senior defence officials’ warnings, have sent ripples of concern throughout the country.
‘For a nation for whom peace has been a pleasant companion for almost 210 years, the idea that it is an immovable constant is conveniently close at hand,’ Bohlin remarked.
He further urged individuals to consider joining voluntary defence organisations, emphasising the urgency of the situation.
Gen Z thrown into panic
In the wake of these pronouncements, Bris, a children’s rights group, has reported a surge in calls from troubled youths.
The organisation, known for aiding young people with mental health issues and teenage pregnancy, is now fielding concerns sparked by these grim forecasts of conflict. Videos of the defence speeches, widely shared on TikTok, have particularly resonated with Generation Z.
Reportedly the hysteria surrounding the comments has led to people ‘panic buying emergency supplies after the government and military warned that people have to be prepared for war.’
Government’s stance on defence readiness
Despite the ensuing panic, Sweden’s defence leadership stands firm on their stance. Pal Jonson, the defence minister, echoed Bohlin’s sentiments at the same conference.
‘An armed attack against Sweden cannot be ruled out,’ Jonson declared. This shift towards a more militarised national psyche coincides with Sweden’s impending NATO membership, which is expected to commence as soon as July.
The government has committed to doubling its defence spending to two per cent of GDP by the end of 2024.
In a live broadcast, Gen Micael Byden, the commander-in-chief, implored citizens to mentally brace themselves for potential conflict. ‘Look at the news from Ukraine and ask yourself the simple questions: If this happens here, am I prepared? What should I do?’
War Porn
Not like the muslim and East European gangs pose any threat if there’s a war...
They are a much bigger threat to Sweden than the Russians will ever be.
they just need one of my emergency solar generators! act now and get a few of my nutritious and yummy one year’s supply MRE boxes at a 10% discount!! hurry now, swedes, time may be running out!! if they act now, i’ll even throw in two military grade led flashlights for free!!
War alarms in Sweden? What, did some young Swedish Orson Welles broadcast an alien invasion show? Sweden should worry more about future warfare against them by their Muslim “guests”.
Well, sho-nuff, ah reckon that's so. . .
'Cept fo' the Viking part!
Holy chit! They’re going to war with Muslims who are raping their boys and women!
Right? Umm...right?
Never mind.
Warned by a guy named Byden…..hysterical .
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Yeah Sweden was more than happy to give Hitler all the Iron Ore he wanted.
No kidding, I lived in Sweden for a while in the 80s
And while I nearly froze to death, at least the ground reindeer burgers were not radioactive.
I would not go back today
“Yeah Sweden was more than happy to give Hitler all the Iron Ore he wanted.”
We wrecked the Germans ball bearing industry and Sweden picked up the slack. They and the Swiss had dirty hands.
I can’t believe Sweden was stupid enough to join NATO. Well they were stupid enough to take all them Muslims so I guess this isn’t surprising. They will live to regret both decisions.
Rumors of war.
Those pathetic people will never fight. They have lost the capacity for self defense. Look at how they allow their women to be raped by “immigrants.”
Sweden embraced the moral absurdity of neutralism when confronted with the twin evils of German Nazis and Soviet communists that were the great moral challenges of the 20th century. While their Nordic neighbors in Norway suffered, heroically fought the Nazis and did their part to confine and ultimately defeat the brutal Soviet communists, Sweden did nothing but pontificate, sold whatever they could to the Germans until the Germans ran out of gold and avoided any commitments. How does America become more secure with an alliance with such people? The people in Norway must be really amused.
Spain was a peaceful prosperous backwater in the Roman Empire for hundreds of years. When the barbarian invasions came, they were defenseless.
Anyone who thinks they can live in this world and never be attacked, is ignorant of reality.
Therefore let him who desires peace prepare for war.
-Vegetius
“’Cept fo’ the Viking part!”
And there was that little episode with Gustavus Adolphus.
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