This is Neutrality?
Switzerland, who has always fed us the line about how “oh, we don’t actually take sides,” finally showed their true colors (and they weren’t red and white) and stepped over the line, so to speak.
This is neutrality? Note to Swiss soldiers: Stand down; we’re on to you now. Just take off those ridiculous, multicolored baggy britches you guys call camo, toss us those Swiss Army knives and stack up your pikes in a big pile right over there.
When I heard the news, I immediately thought about my Swiss-based blogger friend Brady and hoped that he was keeping his head down and was okay. I anticipated a blog post from the front lines, and he didn’t disappoint. Here, he breaks down the invasion, complete with possible explanations and even some thoughts on where they’re headed next (Hint: France!).
Actually, the Liechtensteiners never knew they were there (they have no army and hence no border guards) and were quick to forgive when the Swiss offered up their heartfelt mea culpa (along with a few cases of Müeller Braü).
I wish all invasions were that easy to undo.
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Mike the Eyeguy
I might not go see this movie in the theater, but I bet it would make a good rental.
Brady
News from the front-line: The storm seems to have passed and people are in the streets again. Things seem to be almost normal…
Love those Swiss Military Outfits. The only time we can see ones like them is if we leave the country and head to the Vatican. Those outfits there were designed by… Michelangelo… Otherwise, they wear plain-old military garb…
Mike the Eyeguy
“Plain old military garb.” Yeah right.
I bet you and Sons 1&2 have a set of those fancy duds hanging in your closets. You can’t fool me.
Stoogelover
Don’t write this off too soon. Obviously the Swiss are just feeling out their opponent’s military strength and resolve. For centuries the Swiss have stood on the sidelines and watched all the other nations have fun with war. It was just a matter of time.
Mike the Eyeguy
Well, if the “success” of this first scouting party is any indication (they took guns, but forgot ammo–HELLO? ANYBODY HOME?!), then I think the Swiss should stick to watches, bancs and beer.
You gotta dance with the one what brung ya.