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  Rich-o-meter ... how rich are you? (and some shocking stats)

  by Simon in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  first of all, see how rich you are here:.

  http://www.channel4.com/4money/funnymoney/richometer/index.html.

  chances are, you will be in the top 1% or 2% on the planet.. now, consider this:.

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  Rich-o-meter ... how rich are you? (and some shocking stats)

  by Simon in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  first of all, see how rich you are here:.

  http://www.channel4.com/4money/funnymoney/richometer/index.html.

  chances are, you will be in the top 1% or 2% on the planet.. now, consider this:.

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  Rich-o-meter ... how rich are you? (and some shocking stats)

  by Simon in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  first of all, see how rich you are here:.

  http://www.channel4.com/4money/funnymoney/richometer/index.html.

  chances are, you will be in the top 1% or 2% on the planet.. now, consider this:.

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  Can you even stomach the name "Jehovah"?

  by logansrun in

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  i can't.

  in the few times i have prayed since leaving the dubs i notice i catch myself -- "dear heavenly god jeh----......" there's just so much emotional baggage connected to the name.

  i wish to leave it behind altogether.. b.

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  It feels so good to be able to say stuff like "Chist!!" or "Jesus" and use them as cuss words now. Try it its very freeing.
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  The Answer to high Gas Prices.....

  by ThiChi in

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  any thoughts on mr. taylor?s claims?.

  u.s. demands greater oil output, lower prices.

  "finance ministers from the united states and other major industrialized countries, hoping to affect the outcome of a battle within the organization for the petroleum exporting countries, formally demanded yesterday that oil-exporting nations raise production and lower prices to a level 'that is consistent with lasting economic prosperity,'" the new york times reports.

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  donkey

  Simon,

  Thanks for the chart - it is very interesting. I looked at it and though to myself:

  Too bad the countries of Europe are so mismanaged else they would realize they have been suckered by their governments and been overpaying for gas for eons. it also says alot for the citizens who just accept it like sheep being led to the slaughter.

  Donkey
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  The Answer to high Gas Prices.....

  by ThiChi in

  1. social
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  any thoughts on mr. taylor?s claims?.

  u.s. demands greater oil output, lower prices.

  "finance ministers from the united states and other major industrialized countries, hoping to affect the outcome of a battle within the organization for the petroleum exporting countries, formally demanded yesterday that oil-exporting nations raise production and lower prices to a level 'that is consistent with lasting economic prosperity,'" the new york times reports.

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  donkey

  BTW: Could someone explain how discussing the price of gas PETROL equates to being anti-american?

  Simon,

  That's just the point isn't it. if people would stick to the subject matter without generalising then I would not have to get up their nose.

  When I see stuff like:

  by the way ...the US is also dependant on imports. and what you see as philantropic guesture to lets say africa or latin america (by buying their products) is in fact exploitation of these countries by US industry - like american fruit etc

  which is just another unsubstantiated slam by someone who has a clear posting history which speaks for itself.

  I would say America has a pretty strong sense of history (in the minds of most American's at any rate). I personally agree with you and find American history boring (for me). But then with a few notable exceptions like Britain European history is just not that interesting to me. It all comes down to individual taste doesn't it? I might not find it interesting to read about the life of Queen Victoria but the history of Wallstreet in the first 40 years of the last century fascinates me.

  anyway if Realist wants to insult the US - fine. But if I choose to dig up some of the fine Austrian history in response or express my opinions about his country thats fine.

  At the end of the day on gas prices it all comes down to "what can be afforded by the buyer". Simple concept really.
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  The Answer to high Gas Prices.....

  by ThiChi in

  1. social
  2. current

  any thoughts on mr. taylor?s claims?.

  u.s. demands greater oil output, lower prices.

  "finance ministers from the united states and other major industrialized countries, hoping to affect the outcome of a battle within the organization for the petroleum exporting countries, formally demanded yesterday that oil-exporting nations raise production and lower prices to a level 'that is consistent with lasting economic prosperity,'" the new york times reports.

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  donkey

  Donkey. I'm getting tired of your America-whinging where you think the whole world is against you and simultaneously owes you a living. When America has 1/10th the culture and history that Europe has then I'd like to hear about it.
  

  Grow up.

  Trust me I don't need to depend on Europe to make a living.

  BTW: does your culture pay your mortgage every month?
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  The Answer to high Gas Prices.....

  by ThiChi in

  1. social
  2. current

  any thoughts on mr. taylor?s claims?.

  u.s. demands greater oil output, lower prices.

  "finance ministers from the united states and other major industrialized countries, hoping to affect the outcome of a battle within the organization for the petroleum exporting countries, formally demanded yesterday that oil-exporting nations raise production and lower prices to a level 'that is consistent with lasting economic prosperity,'" the new york times reports.

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  donkey

  Realist,

  I am tired of your constant America bashing. When your postage stamp sized country (austria) becomes anything substantial please call back. Until then consider yourself ignored.
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  The Answer to high Gas Prices.....

  by ThiChi in

  1. social
  2. current

  any thoughts on mr. taylor?s claims?.

  u.s. demands greater oil output, lower prices.

  "finance ministers from the united states and other major industrialized countries, hoping to affect the outcome of a battle within the organization for the petroleum exporting countries, formally demanded yesterday that oil-exporting nations raise production and lower prices to a level 'that is consistent with lasting economic prosperity,'" the new york times reports.

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  donkey

  don't cry out loud...
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  US Condemned over rights abuses

  by Simon in

  1. social
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  the organisation said america's offensive against global terrorism was "bankrupt of vision" and had "made the world a more dangerous place".

  "sacrificing human rights in the name of security at home, turning a blind eye to abuses abroad and using pre-emptive military force where and when it chooses, have neither increased security nor ensured liberty," she said.. the world should have expected the shocking photographs of iraqi prisoners being tortured at abu ghraib prison in iraq, ms khan said.

  "this is the logical consequence of the relentless pursuit of the war on terror since 11 september.

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  donkey

  The rules of war are there for damn good reason, to stop unnecessary killing and barbarity. When you declare that you do not want or intend to uphold them then I think you give up all claims or protest about whatever your opponents do to your people.

  It's difficult to have this discussion because it is to "Iraq-centric" and I don't think the war is justified. So I am talking on the aggregate here. If both sides are willing to uphold the rules of combat (including the captured prisoners) then I buy into it. Otherwise I would not.