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Great talk at the KH today

by searcher in

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i went to a kh near me today, they had a guy from london bethel talking.

he had some interesting things to say.. he did the talk in two parts, in the first half hour he was comparing 'this system of things with the titanic, and saying a lot about how the people on the titanic were carrying on normaly when the ship hit the berg.

then he went on about people had to 1, believe that the ship would sink and 2, have faith that the lifeboats would save them.

mustang

Marilyn,

I'm fond of saying that "I'm in my 8th year of 1st year Mandarin". Cantonese is by no means going away and I encounter more of them than Mandarin at times. It seems that most of the southern Chinese are "into Cantonese". Mandarin is northern, but official, so it is growing in all areas. It's a mixed bag, with Cantonese being practical and Mandarin working, too.

For my money, go with Mandarin; the new generation will have familiairity with it from school. It is also easier to learn and follow. Cantonese has so much slang and "local effects" (about 110 versions of it) that it can't be doumented. It seems to me that the Cantonese don't publish much and let the "Mandarin's" do anything with the outside world in written form.

But don't forget Hokkien/Taiwanese, Shanghaiese & the western language groups and a few others. Good luck. My girlfriend speaks 7 languages and occassionlly can't talk to some of them.

The Chinese are really down to earth people. I expect the JW's will make real inroads there, if they get really going inot a "push". But the Chinese will have a surprise for them; they like to do things their way.

Mustang

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So Should Germany Be Dictating Terms?

by Englishman in

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berlin germany has told the united states it will withhold evidence against sept. 11 conspiracy defendant zacarias moussaoui unless it receives assurances that the material won't be used to secure a death penalty against him, germany's justice minister said in remarks released saturday.

just seen this on the news.

i know that european countries won't extradite anyone to the us if they could face the death penalty, but this seems a very different kettle of fish somehow.

mustang

It is really INDETERMINATE SENTENCING. The judge says "an indeterminate period of time not to exceed Life Imprisonment" or typical wording to this effect. This is the technique used in most states. However, the fuzzy and addled 4th estate reporters interpret this as a "Life Sentence". Wrong. When Persecution and Judge are serious about it, the sentence is read to the effect of "Life Sentence with No Chance of Parole". Now THAT is a LIFE SENTENCE.

So, many times we are "robbed" by the poor understanding of the reporters which leads to slipshod journalism.

SOURCE: the US Marshall that just read this and I had lunch with.

So, many times we (spectators to justice) DO NOT GET ANYTHING NEAR THE EXPECTED SENTENCE. Such terroistic individuals should get one of the TOP SENTENCES: LIFE (a real Life Sentence) if not the Death Penalty.

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So Should Germany Be Dictating Terms?

by Englishman in

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berlin germany has told the united states it will withhold evidence against sept. 11 conspiracy defendant zacarias moussaoui unless it receives assurances that the material won't be used to secure a death penalty against him, germany's justice minister said in remarks released saturday.

just seen this on the news.

i know that european countries won't extradite anyone to the us if they could face the death penalty, but this seems a very different kettle of fish somehow.

mustang

"1. Germany acted this way before to oppose capital punishment."

As already indicated, they have had something to say about it before.

#2: I havent ignored your point, I havent got there yet. "Here is where the surprise comes", to paraphrase the old Prophet$.

I dont agree with all the US Human Rights pushiness. We should let it slide, because we (US hat) arent really capable of picking a straight and moral high ground path that is defensible. Many mistakes have been made and more are likely to be made.

The US should simply get out of the "moral guardian" business and just do what needs to be done. Frankly, and rightly or wrongly, the US has supported too many dictators to crow loudly about this. This definitely needs the old reverse gear and back off.

As far as Human Rights are concerned, ALL parties have too far to go on this one.

Ill go all the way back to the beginning: the Germans are on a high horse, at a bad time for the world. They have had internal terrorist attacks and so has the US. First things first, get these turkeys and worry about piss-ant, feel good ideology afterwards!!!

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So Should Germany Be Dictating Terms?

by Englishman in

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berlin germany has told the united states it will withhold evidence against sept. 11 conspiracy defendant zacarias moussaoui unless it receives assurances that the material won't be used to secure a death penalty against him, germany's justice minister said in remarks released saturday.

just seen this on the news.

i know that european countries won't extradite anyone to the us if they could face the death penalty, but this seems a very different kettle of fish somehow.

mustang

Whar's E-Man??? Threw a brick through the window and ran, did he???

Edited by - mustang on 1 September 2002 14:42:58

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So Should Germany Be Dictating Terms?

by Englishman in

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friends

berlin germany has told the united states it will withhold evidence against sept. 11 conspiracy defendant zacarias moussaoui unless it receives assurances that the material won't be used to secure a death penalty against him, germany's justice minister said in remarks released saturday.

just seen this on the news.

i know that european countries won't extradite anyone to the us if they could face the death penalty, but this seems a very different kettle of fish somehow.

mustang

"I don't think the US is willing to pay for the prison sentences of US citizens who'd otherwise get whipped 25 times with barbed wire, or something like that. Does the USA (or any other nation) send money to prevent the public stoning of women accused of adultery? AFAIK not, but they complain about it. So where's the hypocrisy?"

Frankly, nobody can keep up with these justice/injustices. They are all "opinions" done for what seems right to the nation for their own reasons. Who Are we to say what is right for the next sovereignty AS LONG AS IT KEEPS ITS SOLUTIONS/PROBLEMS WITHIN ITS OWN BORDER??

When they come outside those borders looking for trouble, it is not a good idea to meet them with rose-petals, a Coke and a smile. Carter, the "Coke and a smile" president, got his head handed to him on plate.

LETS GIVE THE TERRORISTS THE ROAD TO HELL THAT THEY ARE ASKING FOR!!!!

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So Should Germany Be Dictating Terms?

by Englishman in

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berlin germany has told the united states it will withhold evidence against sept. 11 conspiracy defendant zacarias moussaoui unless it receives assurances that the material won't be used to secure a death penalty against him, germany's justice minister said in remarks released saturday.

just seen this on the news.

i know that european countries won't extradite anyone to the us if they could face the death penalty, but this seems a very different kettle of fish somehow.

mustang

Fine, we can send you and the Germans the bill for maintenance of these offenders.

"Well, the Germans (actually: the German government) know the price for keeping their murderers in prison, and they pay it. It's their decision, which you may find good or bad, but it's their money. "

Then if they want to stick their nose into American sovereignty, they can bring their wallet and pay the freight!!! Same for the DO-GOODERS, here!!!

Edited by - mustang on 1 September 2002 14:44:4

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So Should Germany Be Dictating Terms?

by Englishman in

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friends

berlin germany has told the united states it will withhold evidence against sept. 11 conspiracy defendant zacarias moussaoui unless it receives assurances that the material won't be used to secure a death penalty against him, germany's justice minister said in remarks released saturday.

just seen this on the news.

i know that european countries won't extradite anyone to the us if they could face the death penalty, but this seems a very different kettle of fish somehow.

mustang

Yeru,

More for ya: the Germans are flush to the gills with Muslim "invaders". I watch Deutche Welle on occasion. A while back they mentioned the "Caliphate of Dresden". The Muslims have moved in and set up their own provisional governments within Germany!!!

Its not that the Muslims have influenced them, YET, but look out!!!

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So Should Germany Be Dictating Terms?

by Englishman in

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friends

berlin germany has told the united states it will withhold evidence against sept. 11 conspiracy defendant zacarias moussaoui unless it receives assurances that the material won't be used to secure a death penalty against him, germany's justice minister said in remarks released saturday.

just seen this on the news.

i know that european countries won't extradite anyone to the us if they could face the death penalty, but this seems a very different kettle of fish somehow.

mustang

Yep, "early outs" make LIFE a worthless sentence for one who deserves it. And truly, anyone involved in murders deserves that consideration (death penalty or life). Certainly anyone involved in serial killing, mass murder or terrorist (wholesale) killing is deserving of one of the two most severe choices.

But, the "early out" scenario makes a "slap on the wrist" of a serious issue.

The problem with all the DO-GOODER pap is that the DO-GOODER always gets played for a sucker by the one he tries to help. (Laughing at the foolish DO-GOODER, not getting un-serious.)

Edited by - mustang on 1 September 2002 14:21:43

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So Should Germany Be Dictating Terms?

by Englishman in

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friends

berlin germany has told the united states it will withhold evidence against sept. 11 conspiracy defendant zacarias moussaoui unless it receives assurances that the material won't be used to secure a death penalty against him, germany's justice minister said in remarks released saturday.

just seen this on the news.

i know that european countries won't extradite anyone to the us if they could face the death penalty, but this seems a very different kettle of fish somehow.

mustang

"First, locking someone up for the rest of his life isn't my idea of being "forgiving, sweet, and light". It's a severe form of punishment: it's the complete removal of freedom. You can't go anywhere until you die."

MISTAKEN REFERENCE, but likely my fault for confusion. The "sweetness and light" DO-GOODERS are the ones who OPPOSE the death penalty. These are the guys who would rehabilitate the Al-Qaida.

Sorry, but they are following an obscure by-law in their religion that they feel says to kill. Like a few other religions we know, they have their scriptures twisted and even the scholars disagree on these interpretations.

Fine, we can send you and the Germans the bill for maintenance of these offenders.

In the case of the terrorists, there is another thought that is missing here: imprison them and MORE TERRORIST ACTS HAPPEN TO LIBERATE THEIR IMPRISONED COMRADES. We are better off, in the long run, to take the harsher action.

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So Should Germany Be Dictating Terms?

by Englishman in

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friends

berlin germany has told the united states it will withhold evidence against sept. 11 conspiracy defendant zacarias moussaoui unless it receives assurances that the material won't be used to secure a death penalty against him, germany's justice minister said in remarks released saturday.

just seen this on the news.

i know that european countries won't extradite anyone to the us if they could face the death penalty, but this seems a very different kettle of fish somehow.

mustang

Unfortunately, the "nationalistic crap" is here to stay.

That is so BECAUSE TWO (OR MORE) NATIONS ARE DISAGREEING OR DISAGREEABLE. Even making it A or B wouldnt really help. Those "rule the world" freaks over at the UN would homogenize everybody, so that would probably be to the taste of keeping the "nationalistic crap" out of things.

Are they consistent? Not known, but probably not; that is especially the case if this is their first utterance of this matter. Heaven help us if they (Germans) are starting on a quest and we have another "mission from god".