Why are the Chinese surging ahead? I watched a documentary on how they bid for a project, e.g., a mine in Africa. Western companies bid for the development of the mine and surroundings. They expect the state to provide road and rail links, and a harbor to export the finished product. The Chinese value commodities and bid for the total package. They will develop the road, rail and harbor facilities. I goes without saying why the tender will be awarded to the Chinese company? If Western countries do not change their (colonial) business techniques they will lose out.
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88Are we on the brink of another world war?
by slimboyfat ini don't want to be an alarmist or anything... .
but i read this article in the economist today that argued it is only a matter of time until china and japan exchange shots over some small islands in between the two countries, it could escalate to full scale war, and the united states is treaty bound to come to aid of japan.
on top of that the united states is making diplomatic visits to various countries borderning china in a move that is viewed extremely negatively in beijing.
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Are we on the brink of another world war?
by slimboyfat ini don't want to be an alarmist or anything... .
but i read this article in the economist today that argued it is only a matter of time until china and japan exchange shots over some small islands in between the two countries, it could escalate to full scale war, and the united states is treaty bound to come to aid of japan.
on top of that the united states is making diplomatic visits to various countries borderning china in a move that is viewed extremely negatively in beijing.
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Vidqun
Politicians (and those involved with the military industrial complex) are confused at the onset of peace.
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I have no honor
by bohm init occured to me on my way to work this morning that the concept of honor is rather silly at best, and more often quite dangerous if you really believe you have it.. think about it, what good is honor supposed to do?.
right of the bat we can all name a number of really stupid things which are associated with honor: honor killings, for instance, where a member of the family is murdered for insulting the families honor (you wonder how the honor ever actually tells people it has been offended), or duels which was a sport between aristocrats.
then there is the honor of dead people which can linger on for centuries, a certain prophet comes to mind, and it seems even dead objects like flags, banners, documents or nations can have honor which can be invoked to kill or maim others.. what are the legitimate invocation of honor as a reason to act a certain way?
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Vidqun
I prefer the word "respect," which carries more weight. The meaning of honor changes amongst peoples and cultures. Respect should stay the same.
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Are we on the brink of another world war?
by slimboyfat ini don't want to be an alarmist or anything... .
but i read this article in the economist today that argued it is only a matter of time until china and japan exchange shots over some small islands in between the two countries, it could escalate to full scale war, and the united states is treaty bound to come to aid of japan.
on top of that the united states is making diplomatic visits to various countries borderning china in a move that is viewed extremely negatively in beijing.
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Vidqun
There will be war, but not in the normal sense of the word. New terminology: Economic (and currency) warfare, which has already begun. In the New World, money talks. China (and the Far East) has the upper hand because of economy and mentality. Russia has an advantage because of its energy reserves. The UK and Europe are already feeling the pinch = double and triple dip recession. How will the US fare in the "battle"? Their economy is twice as big as China, but shrinking. If they do not adapt, they will go the same way as Europe, which is downhill fast.
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New here and just sick!
by msconcerned inhello, i am new and i feel soooo wrong about being here.
anyway i am an m.s and have been disillusioned ever since the new understanding that came out in october.
i have read many things on this board that i have and also have not thought about.
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Vidqun
To help you understand who actually is an apostate, the following scriptures will help you. In the aftermath of their membership as NGO of the DPI of the UN (1992 - 2001) and affiliates (e.g., OSCE), according to Watchtower Theology, what would their position be before God and Christ? The following scriptures will assist you: Matt. 24:15; Mark 13:14; Luk. 21:36; Rev. 13:16, 17; 14:9-12; 15:2; 16:2; 17:8; cf. 14:1, 4, 5.
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New here and just sick!
by msconcerned inhello, i am new and i feel soooo wrong about being here.
anyway i am an m.s and have been disillusioned ever since the new understanding that came out in october.
i have read many things on this board that i have and also have not thought about.
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Vidqun
Welcome Msconcerned, do yourself a favor and read Matt. 24:45-47. Now carry on reading (vs.48-50). Granted it is a hypothetical question, but it is very relevant. Jesus would not have mentioned it otherwise (see also Luk. 12:41-48). Now ask yourself: When are they going to be appointed over the domestics? Their job is to feed, not to judge. Ony afterwards will they be allowed to judge (if they are found to be faithful). Paul asks the question: YOU men already have YOUR fill, do YOU? YOU are rich already, are YOU? YOU have begun ruling as kings without us, have YOU? And I wish indeed that YOU had begun ruling as kings, that we also might rule with YOU as kings. (1 Co 4:8 NWT). There's some food for thought.
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New Member-Active Elder
by Promitheas ini'm a new member & i'd like to say hi to everyone, intoducing myself.. i am a 3rd generation born-in at mid 50's & an active elder.. english is not my mother language, so pls ignore any grammatical errors.
i live in a small country in europe.. i'd like to thank you for all information posted.
some of them have rally helped me to understand and examine again my beliefs.. last new light concerning f&ds=gb has verified the idea that they are popes in the position op pope.. i still believe in god & in his son jesus christ but not in the gb..
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Vidqun
Welcome! Looking forward to reading your experiences.
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I did it my way
by Roberta804 inas many of you know, my mother passed away this past week.
sitting here in the quiet of my hotel room i recalled a repeated wish i had since i was 10 years old.
"if only mom would die i would be free (of the jws)".
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Vidqun
The first day of the rest of your life...!
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My Mother Passed
by Roberta804 inthank you for all of your support durning the two difficult weeks my mother was on her death bed.
last night at 10:30pm she breath her last with my sister and i by her side.
this is a real end of an era for me as i have known little these past 8 years other than taking care of my parents.
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Vidqun
Sorry to hear. Condolences.
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just support please
by Roberta804 ini have had to make some very difficult decisions in recent days.
in one way i feel good about takeing care of myself and my mother who is on her dead bed in the room next to me.
mom has live with me since 2005 and started to make her journey to the other side on christmas day.
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Vidqun
Now is a time to be strong. We looked after my dad till his last breath. I also considered it an honour and priviledge. Something that you should keep in mind, if she can still communicate, is her wishes. She should decide who she wants to see or not. But you are right, it's your house and you set the boundaries.