What would happen if the oil in the Middle East finishes?
Most Middle Eastern countries do not have taxes because the government is already making money by selling oil. When the US starts using its oil, will it become tax-free? What about terrorism? do you think the rate will go up or down? would the world go into wars with countries like Saudi Arabia? (assuming that they are not at war now because Saudi is the main exporter of oil and without it's oil.. well, no one would be getting around)
Other - Politics & Government - 5 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
Russia and the Arctic ocean actually have heaps more oil than the middle east
2 :
we just have to find something else - meanwhile it will be interesting to see what the Arabs do for a living without oil.
3 :
What oil wells? we have been using our own oil reserves for years so when the middle east runs out, THE WORLD runs out, to become truly energy independent we need to use all forms of alternative energy
4 :
we will all fight over the oil and almost self destruct. then the locust horde will emerge from the ground and start sinking cities and we will all join forces to defeat those suckas! dayummmm!!! thats a lot of juice!
5 :
I'm not sure what will happen to places like Saudi Arabia, but I can't wait to find out. The U.S. will become energy independent using alternative sources of power such as our own natural gas, wind, solar, biofuels, etc.
Friday, December 28, 2012
Friday, December 14, 2012
Why are we excited about the new "Giant Saudi field"?
Why are we excited about the new "Giant Saudi field"?
Is there a reason we want to send our money to Saudi Arabia instead of our own oil companies? I just don't get why Americans are so sold on sending money to the middle east for their oil when we could be sending money to our own oil companies that employ Americans and pay royalties to Americans instead of foreign Arabs. Makes no sense. Look at this "exciting article" -> http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/080629/saudi_giant_oil_field.html They call Khurais, Saudi Arabia's last "undeveloped giant oil fields." It holds and estimated 27 billion barrels of oil. While our own ANWR holds an estimated 9 billion barrels of oil. That's one third as large and the liberals in congress play this down as being small and of little or no help. Someone is lying here and it looks like it is for the sole purpose to send our money to the middle east instead of investing in our own country.
Politics - 4 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
Excited to pay more at the pumps!!!!
2 :
Do you think Oil conglomerates and Saudi King are stupid.
3 :
You'll never make it into politics since you can tell it like it is. Why is this country so naive?
4 :
because we owe everybody---that's why the Chinese and Indish got our jobs from outsourcing(and that's why companies get tax breaks for outsourcing)!! We also do not have the money to pay for the oil--the dollar is worthless at this time--so, we send the money to Saudi Arabia to get their oil.....
Is there a reason we want to send our money to Saudi Arabia instead of our own oil companies? I just don't get why Americans are so sold on sending money to the middle east for their oil when we could be sending money to our own oil companies that employ Americans and pay royalties to Americans instead of foreign Arabs. Makes no sense. Look at this "exciting article" -> http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/080629/saudi_giant_oil_field.html They call Khurais, Saudi Arabia's last "undeveloped giant oil fields." It holds and estimated 27 billion barrels of oil. While our own ANWR holds an estimated 9 billion barrels of oil. That's one third as large and the liberals in congress play this down as being small and of little or no help. Someone is lying here and it looks like it is for the sole purpose to send our money to the middle east instead of investing in our own country.
Politics - 4 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
Excited to pay more at the pumps!!!!
2 :
Do you think Oil conglomerates and Saudi King are stupid.
3 :
You'll never make it into politics since you can tell it like it is. Why is this country so naive?
4 :
because we owe everybody---that's why the Chinese and Indish got our jobs from outsourcing(and that's why companies get tax breaks for outsourcing)!! We also do not have the money to pay for the oil--the dollar is worthless at this time--so, we send the money to Saudi Arabia to get their oil.....
Friday, December 7, 2012
the Saudi king offered 50,000,000 riyal to Lebanon,shame on him?
the Saudi king offered 50,000,000 riyal to Lebanon,shame on him?
saudi arabia produce 10 bilian barrols of oil each day when prices went up by 8 dollars they were making money coz the lebanese r paying blood, if he just gave them 8 dollars 4 each barrol for just one day of this war shame on him wut u think
Politics - 2 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
no shame on him. joy w/him
2 :
The saudis are american slaves,their country is named after the kingdom family, they blamed Hizballah for what israel is doing they beleive rhat strength is the strength of money not brain, w alf shokr lel mokawma
saudi arabia produce 10 bilian barrols of oil each day when prices went up by 8 dollars they were making money coz the lebanese r paying blood, if he just gave them 8 dollars 4 each barrol for just one day of this war shame on him wut u think
Politics - 2 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
no shame on him. joy w/him
2 :
The saudis are american slaves,their country is named after the kingdom family, they blamed Hizballah for what israel is doing they beleive rhat strength is the strength of money not brain, w alf shokr lel mokawma
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Who makes more money from Oil?
Who makes more money from Oil?
Who makes more money from Oil? A.) Prince Bandar Bin Sultan of Saudi Arabia B.) Hugo Chavez of Venezuela C.) <someone else>
Economics - 5 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
My step mom works at a place called growmark(which works with oil and stuff like that), and they make tons.
2 :
oh of course countries in middle west.
3 :
C: Anyone who has enough to sell & who manipulates the market so us suckers pay through the nose!!!!
4 :
A) you see all of the narley stuff he is building over there? indoor ski slope, 1mile 3 story mall, lots of skyscrapers .....etc
5 :
A
Who makes more money from Oil? A.) Prince Bandar Bin Sultan of Saudi Arabia B.) Hugo Chavez of Venezuela C.) <someone else>
Economics - 5 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
My step mom works at a place called growmark(which works with oil and stuff like that), and they make tons.
2 :
oh of course countries in middle west.
3 :
C: Anyone who has enough to sell & who manipulates the market so us suckers pay through the nose!!!!
4 :
A) you see all of the narley stuff he is building over there? indoor ski slope, 1mile 3 story mall, lots of skyscrapers .....etc
5 :
A
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Can you name me some countries, besides Iran, that are against materialism?
Can you name me some countries, besides Iran, that are against materialism?
I mean, can you name me some countries, besides Iran, that are against doing businesses, making money, being rich & anything else related?? Just like Saudi Arabia, the United States of America & India are countries which are very Pro-Materialistic.
Religion & Spirituality - 4 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
??? Doesn't sound like Iran to me. I would say: Nepal or Bhutan. Very strict environmental laws prevent profiting from natural resources - very unlike Iran! - Jim, http://www.bible-reviews.com/
2 :
Wow, you give humans way too much credit. Your answer lies in countries without great class disparity and Capitalism with it`s claws fully engaged.
3 :
"can you name me some countries, besides Iran, that are against doing businesses, making money, being rich & anything else related" You poor fool, don't you know the leaders and top 5% in your country live a life of decadence and opulence while you struggle?
4 :
Iran is anti-materialistic? How come there are so many rich Iranians? Some countries may say they are against materialism, but actions speak louder than words.
I mean, can you name me some countries, besides Iran, that are against doing businesses, making money, being rich & anything else related?? Just like Saudi Arabia, the United States of America & India are countries which are very Pro-Materialistic.
Religion & Spirituality - 4 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
??? Doesn't sound like Iran to me. I would say: Nepal or Bhutan. Very strict environmental laws prevent profiting from natural resources - very unlike Iran! - Jim, http://www.bible-reviews.com/
2 :
Wow, you give humans way too much credit. Your answer lies in countries without great class disparity and Capitalism with it`s claws fully engaged.
3 :
"can you name me some countries, besides Iran, that are against doing businesses, making money, being rich & anything else related" You poor fool, don't you know the leaders and top 5% in your country live a life of decadence and opulence while you struggle?
4 :
Iran is anti-materialistic? How come there are so many rich Iranians? Some countries may say they are against materialism, but actions speak louder than words.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
in saudi arabia, what is the best choice for family car?
in saudi arabia, what is the best choice for family car?
i know it is strange to ask here, but i have no one to ask, so. to make a long story short, we ll be moving there in about 6 months. we ll stay there for 2~3yrs. just wanted to know if they have lease system like here in the US where i can lease for 2yrs and then return it or buy new one and then sell it. in the later case, i just wanted to know the best 'value for money' and good resale value after using it for 3yrs. number of dealerships and repair shops of the car makers usually reflects the popularity of those car maker, right? by family car i meant a couple with 2 kids. @maatt....can you give reason why mercedes? i thought it was like toyota rav4 or something.... aren't they dessert?? wouldn't an suv be more suitable?
Other - Car Makes - 5 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
mercedes.
2 :
Mercedes , BMW , you can get a Toyota there but ......
3 :
fgfgffgsgfsffg
4 :
You can get most models there and they do leasing. Decide on a few models and then google the make and Saudi and you'll get some dealerships.
5 :
I recommend a Lexus u can resell it with almost the same value,and it has an awesome ac :P anda pretty descent dealer, and don't worry you wont encounter a dessert in the middle of the city :P most of the cars you will see are super cars so dont worry :)
i know it is strange to ask here, but i have no one to ask, so. to make a long story short, we ll be moving there in about 6 months. we ll stay there for 2~3yrs. just wanted to know if they have lease system like here in the US where i can lease for 2yrs and then return it or buy new one and then sell it. in the later case, i just wanted to know the best 'value for money' and good resale value after using it for 3yrs. number of dealerships and repair shops of the car makers usually reflects the popularity of those car maker, right? by family car i meant a couple with 2 kids. @maatt....can you give reason why mercedes? i thought it was like toyota rav4 or something.... aren't they dessert?? wouldn't an suv be more suitable?
Other - Car Makes - 5 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
mercedes.
2 :
Mercedes , BMW , you can get a Toyota there but ......
3 :
fgfgffgsgfsffg
4 :
You can get most models there and they do leasing. Decide on a few models and then google the make and Saudi and you'll get some dealerships.
5 :
I recommend a Lexus u can resell it with almost the same value,and it has an awesome ac :P anda pretty descent dealer, and don't worry you wont encounter a dessert in the middle of the city :P most of the cars you will see are super cars so dont worry :)
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Where can i get paypal mone from a reliable source?
Where can i get paypal mone from a reliable source?
I live in Saudi Arabia and most offers on websites dont work, so i need somewhere that i can make paypal money. Like with surveys or writing, or viewing adds.
Video & Online Games - 2 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
They're all scams. Just sell on eBay like everyone else.
2 :
Hi there, I have been doing surveys online for over 5 years now, during that time I have been a member of many survey panels and have been paid numerous times. In my opinion 2 sites stand out above the rest, they being: http://www.survey-head.com - pays by paypal Paid to do surveys, no need to complete other offers, just do a survey when it is available and get paid for it. http://www.cashcratesurveys.com - pays by check or direct deposit Paid to complete offers and surveys site, has slightly more earning opportunities but is a little more involved. Both are easy to use and provide the opportunity to easily make an extra $100 to $200 per month, if nothing else they are worth having a look at to see what you think Good luck with your search.
I live in Saudi Arabia and most offers on websites dont work, so i need somewhere that i can make paypal money. Like with surveys or writing, or viewing adds.
Video & Online Games - 2 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
They're all scams. Just sell on eBay like everyone else.
2 :
Hi there, I have been doing surveys online for over 5 years now, during that time I have been a member of many survey panels and have been paid numerous times. In my opinion 2 sites stand out above the rest, they being: http://www.survey-head.com - pays by paypal Paid to do surveys, no need to complete other offers, just do a survey when it is available and get paid for it. http://www.cashcratesurveys.com - pays by check or direct deposit Paid to complete offers and surveys site, has slightly more earning opportunities but is a little more involved. Both are easy to use and provide the opportunity to easily make an extra $100 to $200 per month, if nothing else they are worth having a look at to see what you think Good luck with your search.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
More money for teachers! No money for the Unions or the Feds sink holes, hows that grab ya?
More money for teachers! No money for the Unions or the Feds sink holes, hows that grab ya?
Parents decide how their kids are educated, not organized crime (Government / Union Cartels) No more political scum bags using our children as live stock, and a pretext to steal or push political agenda. Public education should have an advantage if they play it right, but to keep up standards vouchers should be issued for 85% of the cost of public education for home schooling & private schools. Standardized tests may be generated by National Foundation without input from the Feds, with no strings attached and no enforcement power. That is for the parents and the states, which is Constitutionally correct. Curriculum may be challenged for factual accuracy or significant omissions within the states. Foreign Contributions to Colleges will result in loss of accreditation. Significant Anti American activity, like keeping out US citizens like Doctor Horowitz and allowing Acne Mini Jihad to spew his hate would result in pulling Accreditation and investigations into the motives of these institutions and if they are pushing a crash the US system and Constitution agenda and Propagandizing the students. The reason for this is huge money coming in to Universities from Muslim Countries who also fund Madrases like Saudi Arabia. Also big money from Europe, mostly bankers in the Fabian Society (Like George Soros in the Fabian Society) to Propagandize American Students with a goal of creating an activism to bring down the US Constitutional System. Right now colleges turn out 1/3 of students who test lower when they come out than when the went in. HELLO? Very few gain what they could over 2/4/8 year education. There is an incestuous Nepatismatic system that rewards the investment with a piece of paper that's only good as the agreed value. The standards are not tested in a competent way. The highest rated Colleges get that way because of money they have (like donations from Saudi and the Fabian Bankers, all of which would like to see the US go down in flames and greatly influence the culture and how and what information is taught) and money their alumni contribute and other criteria that lack serious Scientific value. Those alumni who's kids get preferential treatment then hire graduates from those institutions, thus keeping up the appearance of value of that institution's education. Not one Supreme court justice is from a non ivy league school. It's not because the education is better, it's because the politicians and public paradigm elevate those graduates. A type of royalty is being created, a upper class of incompetents who gain their wealth and position on status, not merit. We need to make education about an education, not indoctrination, not political graft and corruption. Productive to industry and the students themselves. Not designed to create excessive wealth in Colleges either, we have a problem with a trust type system going on through accreditation systems. Children are charged way to much to pay lavish salaries and retirements for, frankly, crappy over paid professors and crappy over paid administrators and support staff. We need a lean mean College system that focuses on practical education that will help kids pursue their goals. More money for teachers, less for corrupt scummy institutions. Parasites will hate this, but isn't it time to get them off of our economy? Out of our system? Away from positions from which they control our lives and use us like live stock? I think so, how bout you? Idiots won't read it ... not really my target audience, obviously. People worth a damn will though, they do things like that so that they can have a clue about the world : )
Politics - 7 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
YA! FAIL!!! No way anyone is reading all of that.
2 :
Ya know, you really sound like a fvcking jerkoff
3 :
Interesting post. While I do not completely agree, your ideas are well thought out and seemingly thoroughly supported. Good luck with getting it implemented though. The sheep are far too complacent to do anything which even remotely requires work and/or independent thought.
4 :
None of that made any sense. Just the rambling of a crazy mind.
5 :
Yes! those who steal, waste, and warp our children's minds for political propaganda purposes should be booted right out of the Educational system. The problem is that too many are invested in the corruption, it will be hard to shake them off. The media will be an enemy to this because they are institutional beasts themselves. Even Fox News is a problem for this plan, which is EXCELLENT in my opinion. Can we really get the crap out of the system? Keep the propagandists out? Run the system for the education not the source of money generation using our kids? I hope so, I really hope so, for the sake of our nations future and all those kids I do. Excellent Question!
6 :
Eliminating the middle man? I like it. Businesses do it everyday to save cost. Think of the cost savings if you don't have to deal with those on your list. Then you will have to add Health Insurance Companies and Politicians. Let's start with teachers, then hospitals, and if we are successful, the government.
7 :
In the Muslim faith a Muslim man can marry a child as young as 1 year old and have sexual intimacy with this child, consummating the marriage by 9. A dowry is given to the family in exchange for the woman (who becomes his slave) and for the purchase of the private parts of the woman, to use her as his toy. Even though a woman is abused she can not obtain a divorce. To prove rape, the woman must have (4) male witnesses. Often after a woman has been raped, she is returned to her family and the family must return the dowry. The family has the right to execute her (an honor killing) to restore the honor of the family. Husbands can beat their wives 'at will' and he does not have to say why he has beaten her.The husband is permitted to have 4 wives and a temporary wife for an hour (prostitute) at his discretion. Shariah Muslim law controls the private as well as the public life of the woman. In the West World ( America ) Muslim men are starting to demand Shariah Law so the wife can not obtain a divorce and he can have full and complete control of her. It is amazing and alarming how many of our sisters and daughters attending American Universities are now marrying Muslim men and submitting themselves and their children unsuspectingly to the Shariah law. The goal of radical Islamists is to impose Shariah law on the world, ripping Western law and liberty in two. In the West radical Islamists are working to impose sharia on the world. If that happens, Western civilization will be destroyed. Westerners generally assume all religions encourage a respect for the dignity of each individual. Islamic law (Sharia) teaches that non-Muslims should be subjugated or killed in this world. Peace and prosperity for one's children is not as important as assuring that Islamic law rules everywhere in the Middle East and eventually in the world. While Westerners tend to think that all religions encourage some form of the golden rule, Sharia teaches two systems of ethics - one for Muslims and another for non-Muslims. Building on tribal practices of the seventh century, Sharia encourages the side of humanity that wants to take from and subjugate others. Westerners tend to think in terms of religious people developing a personal understanding of and relationship with God, Sharia advocates executing people who ask difficult questions that could be interpreted as criticism. It's hard to imagine, that in this day and age, Islamic scholars agree that those who criticize Islam or choose to stop being Muslim should be executed. Sadly, while talk of an Islamic reformation is common and even assumed by many in the West, such murmurings in the Middle East are silenced through intimidation. While Westerners are accustomed to an increase in religious tolerance over time, petro dollars are being used to grow an extremely intolerant form of political Islam in Egypt and elsewhere. In twenty years there will be enough Muslim voters in the U.S. to elect the President by themselves! Rest assured they will do so... You can look at how they have taken over several towns in the USA .. Dearborn Mich. is one... and there are others... It is too bad that so many are disillusioned with life and Christianity that they accept Muslims as peaceful.. Some may be but they have an army that is willing to shed blood in the name of Islam.. Peaceful muslims support the warriors with their finances and their own kind of patriotism to their religion. While America is getting rid of Christianity from all public sites and erasing God from the lives of school children the Muslims are planning a great jihad on America ..
Parents decide how their kids are educated, not organized crime (Government / Union Cartels) No more political scum bags using our children as live stock, and a pretext to steal or push political agenda. Public education should have an advantage if they play it right, but to keep up standards vouchers should be issued for 85% of the cost of public education for home schooling & private schools. Standardized tests may be generated by National Foundation without input from the Feds, with no strings attached and no enforcement power. That is for the parents and the states, which is Constitutionally correct. Curriculum may be challenged for factual accuracy or significant omissions within the states. Foreign Contributions to Colleges will result in loss of accreditation. Significant Anti American activity, like keeping out US citizens like Doctor Horowitz and allowing Acne Mini Jihad to spew his hate would result in pulling Accreditation and investigations into the motives of these institutions and if they are pushing a crash the US system and Constitution agenda and Propagandizing the students. The reason for this is huge money coming in to Universities from Muslim Countries who also fund Madrases like Saudi Arabia. Also big money from Europe, mostly bankers in the Fabian Society (Like George Soros in the Fabian Society) to Propagandize American Students with a goal of creating an activism to bring down the US Constitutional System. Right now colleges turn out 1/3 of students who test lower when they come out than when the went in. HELLO? Very few gain what they could over 2/4/8 year education. There is an incestuous Nepatismatic system that rewards the investment with a piece of paper that's only good as the agreed value. The standards are not tested in a competent way. The highest rated Colleges get that way because of money they have (like donations from Saudi and the Fabian Bankers, all of which would like to see the US go down in flames and greatly influence the culture and how and what information is taught) and money their alumni contribute and other criteria that lack serious Scientific value. Those alumni who's kids get preferential treatment then hire graduates from those institutions, thus keeping up the appearance of value of that institution's education. Not one Supreme court justice is from a non ivy league school. It's not because the education is better, it's because the politicians and public paradigm elevate those graduates. A type of royalty is being created, a upper class of incompetents who gain their wealth and position on status, not merit. We need to make education about an education, not indoctrination, not political graft and corruption. Productive to industry and the students themselves. Not designed to create excessive wealth in Colleges either, we have a problem with a trust type system going on through accreditation systems. Children are charged way to much to pay lavish salaries and retirements for, frankly, crappy over paid professors and crappy over paid administrators and support staff. We need a lean mean College system that focuses on practical education that will help kids pursue their goals. More money for teachers, less for corrupt scummy institutions. Parasites will hate this, but isn't it time to get them off of our economy? Out of our system? Away from positions from which they control our lives and use us like live stock? I think so, how bout you? Idiots won't read it ... not really my target audience, obviously. People worth a damn will though, they do things like that so that they can have a clue about the world : )
Politics - 7 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
YA! FAIL!!! No way anyone is reading all of that.
2 :
Ya know, you really sound like a fvcking jerkoff
3 :
Interesting post. While I do not completely agree, your ideas are well thought out and seemingly thoroughly supported. Good luck with getting it implemented though. The sheep are far too complacent to do anything which even remotely requires work and/or independent thought.
4 :
None of that made any sense. Just the rambling of a crazy mind.
5 :
Yes! those who steal, waste, and warp our children's minds for political propaganda purposes should be booted right out of the Educational system. The problem is that too many are invested in the corruption, it will be hard to shake them off. The media will be an enemy to this because they are institutional beasts themselves. Even Fox News is a problem for this plan, which is EXCELLENT in my opinion. Can we really get the crap out of the system? Keep the propagandists out? Run the system for the education not the source of money generation using our kids? I hope so, I really hope so, for the sake of our nations future and all those kids I do. Excellent Question!
6 :
Eliminating the middle man? I like it. Businesses do it everyday to save cost. Think of the cost savings if you don't have to deal with those on your list. Then you will have to add Health Insurance Companies and Politicians. Let's start with teachers, then hospitals, and if we are successful, the government.
7 :
In the Muslim faith a Muslim man can marry a child as young as 1 year old and have sexual intimacy with this child, consummating the marriage by 9. A dowry is given to the family in exchange for the woman (who becomes his slave) and for the purchase of the private parts of the woman, to use her as his toy. Even though a woman is abused she can not obtain a divorce. To prove rape, the woman must have (4) male witnesses. Often after a woman has been raped, she is returned to her family and the family must return the dowry. The family has the right to execute her (an honor killing) to restore the honor of the family. Husbands can beat their wives 'at will' and he does not have to say why he has beaten her.The husband is permitted to have 4 wives and a temporary wife for an hour (prostitute) at his discretion. Shariah Muslim law controls the private as well as the public life of the woman. In the West World ( America ) Muslim men are starting to demand Shariah Law so the wife can not obtain a divorce and he can have full and complete control of her. It is amazing and alarming how many of our sisters and daughters attending American Universities are now marrying Muslim men and submitting themselves and their children unsuspectingly to the Shariah law. The goal of radical Islamists is to impose Shariah law on the world, ripping Western law and liberty in two. In the West radical Islamists are working to impose sharia on the world. If that happens, Western civilization will be destroyed. Westerners generally assume all religions encourage a respect for the dignity of each individual. Islamic law (Sharia) teaches that non-Muslims should be subjugated or killed in this world. Peace and prosperity for one's children is not as important as assuring that Islamic law rules everywhere in the Middle East and eventually in the world. While Westerners tend to think that all religions encourage some form of the golden rule, Sharia teaches two systems of ethics - one for Muslims and another for non-Muslims. Building on tribal practices of the seventh century, Sharia encourages the side of humanity that wants to take from and subjugate others. Westerners tend to think in terms of religious people developing a personal understanding of and relationship with God, Sharia advocates executing people who ask difficult questions that could be interpreted as criticism. It's hard to imagine, that in this day and age, Islamic scholars agree that those who criticize Islam or choose to stop being Muslim should be executed. Sadly, while talk of an Islamic reformation is common and even assumed by many in the West, such murmurings in the Middle East are silenced through intimidation. While Westerners are accustomed to an increase in religious tolerance over time, petro dollars are being used to grow an extremely intolerant form of political Islam in Egypt and elsewhere. In twenty years there will be enough Muslim voters in the U.S. to elect the President by themselves! Rest assured they will do so... You can look at how they have taken over several towns in the USA .. Dearborn Mich. is one... and there are others... It is too bad that so many are disillusioned with life and Christianity that they accept Muslims as peaceful.. Some may be but they have an army that is willing to shed blood in the name of Islam.. Peaceful muslims support the warriors with their finances and their own kind of patriotism to their religion. While America is getting rid of Christianity from all public sites and erasing God from the lives of school children the Muslims are planning a great jihad on America ..
Sunday, October 28, 2012
now that these terrorists are our enemies we don't ask Saudi Arabia to inform them that Allah didn't....?
now that these terrorists are our enemies we don't ask Saudi Arabia to inform them that Allah didn't....?
defeat soviet union but their money and the support of USA and its allies did the job!! why saudis and USA don't tell them on how they were used and manipulated in order to make the rich richer, and that communism would have disturbed that goal and etc! tell them the truth! they were and still are under assumption that Allah did it . that is what USA wanted them to think! right? it wouldn't hurt us much if we really want to defeat these terrorists but it sure will get the air out of these terrorists! let them know about your brainwashing techniques!
Military - 10 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
And your question is.....?
2 :
arabs can be pretty crazy sometimes just dont worry about it man, i really dont care if a few thousand people die in a bombing so why should you
3 :
Watch the Sunday morning evangelists telling Americans that their riches come from God, and how God made America great It's the same in every country, radicals and others America is brainwashed as much as your terrorists, they are a little more subtle You send your young to die, they send their young to die You call theirs suicide bombers, yours heroes, but the bottom line is the same. Death
4 :
Dude; go to bed
5 :
If you gonna ask, please actually ask. ;)
6 :
And now....a message from our sponsor.
7 :
What makes you think they listen to Saudi Arabia??
8 :
Saudi, our good friends, the home of schools filled with boys learning two subjects....love Allah and Hate Americans. It is said that these schools have been closed, but there is some indication they still exist. They were the breeding ground of terrorists. The Sheiks and Mullahs in Saudi and other rich Middle Eastern countries do not share truths with the tribes. Their people are kept desperately poor, while the "royal class" enjoy luxuries. After Desert Storm, I hear that the first thing Americans did is install new gold faucets for the reigning leader. This may or may not be true, but it illustrates the difference between the poor and the rich in these countries. They are kept poor and uneducated and wouldn't understand truth if they heard it, thanks to the stern religious code they live by.
9 :
Most of these terrorist have strong believes in their god but I also have to say that they are not dumb. They have logic too and are able to analyze and assess their goals the way CIA does theirs too. This is not to say I'm supporting them. I despise tactics of terrorism. The problem with your question is that it gives an impression that Saudi Arabia is a good country that hates terrorism when in fact it is the country of origin for majority of the terrorist and when in fact most of their financial resources are well tunneled and hidden in Saudi financial institutions.
10 :
when the huge dam breaks at musal,iraq,the amount of water will reach saudi arabia
defeat soviet union but their money and the support of USA and its allies did the job!! why saudis and USA don't tell them on how they were used and manipulated in order to make the rich richer, and that communism would have disturbed that goal and etc! tell them the truth! they were and still are under assumption that Allah did it . that is what USA wanted them to think! right? it wouldn't hurt us much if we really want to defeat these terrorists but it sure will get the air out of these terrorists! let them know about your brainwashing techniques!
Military - 10 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
And your question is.....?
2 :
arabs can be pretty crazy sometimes just dont worry about it man, i really dont care if a few thousand people die in a bombing so why should you
3 :
Watch the Sunday morning evangelists telling Americans that their riches come from God, and how God made America great It's the same in every country, radicals and others America is brainwashed as much as your terrorists, they are a little more subtle You send your young to die, they send their young to die You call theirs suicide bombers, yours heroes, but the bottom line is the same. Death
4 :
Dude; go to bed
5 :
If you gonna ask, please actually ask. ;)
6 :
And now....a message from our sponsor.
7 :
What makes you think they listen to Saudi Arabia??
8 :
Saudi, our good friends, the home of schools filled with boys learning two subjects....love Allah and Hate Americans. It is said that these schools have been closed, but there is some indication they still exist. They were the breeding ground of terrorists. The Sheiks and Mullahs in Saudi and other rich Middle Eastern countries do not share truths with the tribes. Their people are kept desperately poor, while the "royal class" enjoy luxuries. After Desert Storm, I hear that the first thing Americans did is install new gold faucets for the reigning leader. This may or may not be true, but it illustrates the difference between the poor and the rich in these countries. They are kept poor and uneducated and wouldn't understand truth if they heard it, thanks to the stern religious code they live by.
9 :
Most of these terrorist have strong believes in their god but I also have to say that they are not dumb. They have logic too and are able to analyze and assess their goals the way CIA does theirs too. This is not to say I'm supporting them. I despise tactics of terrorism. The problem with your question is that it gives an impression that Saudi Arabia is a good country that hates terrorism when in fact it is the country of origin for majority of the terrorist and when in fact most of their financial resources are well tunneled and hidden in Saudi financial institutions.
10 :
when the huge dam breaks at musal,iraq,the amount of water will reach saudi arabia
Sunday, October 14, 2012
How do we make WorldCup less boring?
How do we make WorldCup less boring?
Before today's semifinal crowds of people gathered in front of street screens, in the pubs or clubs to watch the event. After the hour of play most walked away-I guess people on the stadium stayed only because they already paid lots of money for this criminally overpriced event and felt trapped. But I would not blame the football in general, nor would i say that game is in crisis worldwide-recent Copa America, Champions league matches, different national regshave been entertaining and productive. So something is wrong with World Cup structure what turns the whole event into the penalty shot out championsheap, for more then decade already since 1990... What do you think can be done to save the World Cup? Any ideas how tor reform the tournament?May be best idea world be going back to 24 teams so spoilers like Saudi Arabia would not be there at all and group state would be more interesting, plus make it same as it was in Spain 1982, so in second stage teams would be forced to attack To Rockababy-I played football(this is how it is called not soccer) myself and even had chance to play professionally, and I am big time football fun. As i have said the game itself is not in crisis, it is just World Cup sucks with all that scores like 1-0 and 0-0 and games like recent Italy -Germany crap.(noI am not German fun, but watching two hours of extreme boredom to see three minutes of excitement is not worth my time in a future not even to talk the price they charge for a ticket.. To hobo6: case of beer would make me bit more exited but would not teach losers like Ballack or Toni to score..
FIFA World Cup(TM) - 15 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
we can stop italy from playing international football
2 :
It's not possible.
3 :
no way.
4 :
Change the channel. Not only is it boring, but inane as well.
5 :
Topless referees. Would bring new meaning to flashing cards.
6 :
The only way to make soccer less boring is to stop showing it on tv.
7 :
I think you might be on crack and out of it buddy. World Cup is very exciting. Especially this year. I find it funny the people who don't like soccer say World Cup is boring. You people just don't get it.
8 :
I'm sorry, I don't feel like reading that freaking essy that you wrote, but WTF do you mean by "How do we make World Cup less boring?", You can stop watching it if its that boring for you!!! I bet your American!! btw, World cup is not a word! There's suppose to be a freaking space between the two words!!!
9 :
Thats your opinion, but I beg to differ. The World Cup represents your own country, vying for the prestigious award and of course adds to your national pride. Why would you eliminate other countries from joining? Thats why its called the world cup, any country who qualifies can participate.
10 :
Drink a case of beer. By that time, you'll be so drunk that It will look like, to you, that you're watching the Super Bowl. And the Super Bowl is way better than soccer.
11 :
I've found the World Cup interesting (and I'm an American), but if anything is draining the offense in this year's tournament, it might be the temperatures. Later start times for the matches might help a little. If you want to increase offense in general, I'd suggest experimenting with changes in the offside rule. But to be honest, I've liked this year's tournament and I don't think it needs to change much. The only structural change I'd really want to see is straight seeding so that the power teams are more evenly distributed among the groups. The current structure is meant to keep teams from the same continent from being in the same group as much as possible... yet it still resulted in a final eight of six European squads and two from South America. So I'd quit worrying about the continental distributions and just weight the groups equally.
12 :
eliminate the off-side concept like the field hockey... it became much more interesting...
13 :
I don't see anything boring about it...unless you don't like soccer and that would be your problem not everyone else's.
14 :
Dude, by any chance are you gay? World cup rocks! and it's a total guy thing! C'mon man...Boring you say? Btw it's world cup and not worldcup. What's your favorite sport dude? Cranking off I bet! Just kidding, you know.....whatever rows your boat, but soccer is not boring.
15 :
Maybe we need a league format for the next World Cup,like that teams will be forced to play attacking football and perhaps like you said limit it to 24 teams, get rid of the country's that are not up to par.
Before today's semifinal crowds of people gathered in front of street screens, in the pubs or clubs to watch the event. After the hour of play most walked away-I guess people on the stadium stayed only because they already paid lots of money for this criminally overpriced event and felt trapped. But I would not blame the football in general, nor would i say that game is in crisis worldwide-recent Copa America, Champions league matches, different national regshave been entertaining and productive. So something is wrong with World Cup structure what turns the whole event into the penalty shot out championsheap, for more then decade already since 1990... What do you think can be done to save the World Cup? Any ideas how tor reform the tournament?May be best idea world be going back to 24 teams so spoilers like Saudi Arabia would not be there at all and group state would be more interesting, plus make it same as it was in Spain 1982, so in second stage teams would be forced to attack To Rockababy-I played football(this is how it is called not soccer) myself and even had chance to play professionally, and I am big time football fun. As i have said the game itself is not in crisis, it is just World Cup sucks with all that scores like 1-0 and 0-0 and games like recent Italy -Germany crap.(noI am not German fun, but watching two hours of extreme boredom to see three minutes of excitement is not worth my time in a future not even to talk the price they charge for a ticket.. To hobo6: case of beer would make me bit more exited but would not teach losers like Ballack or Toni to score..
FIFA World Cup(TM) - 15 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
we can stop italy from playing international football
2 :
It's not possible.
3 :
no way.
4 :
Change the channel. Not only is it boring, but inane as well.
5 :
Topless referees. Would bring new meaning to flashing cards.
6 :
The only way to make soccer less boring is to stop showing it on tv.
7 :
I think you might be on crack and out of it buddy. World Cup is very exciting. Especially this year. I find it funny the people who don't like soccer say World Cup is boring. You people just don't get it.
8 :
I'm sorry, I don't feel like reading that freaking essy that you wrote, but WTF do you mean by "How do we make World Cup less boring?", You can stop watching it if its that boring for you!!! I bet your American!! btw, World cup is not a word! There's suppose to be a freaking space between the two words!!!
9 :
Thats your opinion, but I beg to differ. The World Cup represents your own country, vying for the prestigious award and of course adds to your national pride. Why would you eliminate other countries from joining? Thats why its called the world cup, any country who qualifies can participate.
10 :
Drink a case of beer. By that time, you'll be so drunk that It will look like, to you, that you're watching the Super Bowl. And the Super Bowl is way better than soccer.
11 :
I've found the World Cup interesting (and I'm an American), but if anything is draining the offense in this year's tournament, it might be the temperatures. Later start times for the matches might help a little. If you want to increase offense in general, I'd suggest experimenting with changes in the offside rule. But to be honest, I've liked this year's tournament and I don't think it needs to change much. The only structural change I'd really want to see is straight seeding so that the power teams are more evenly distributed among the groups. The current structure is meant to keep teams from the same continent from being in the same group as much as possible... yet it still resulted in a final eight of six European squads and two from South America. So I'd quit worrying about the continental distributions and just weight the groups equally.
12 :
eliminate the off-side concept like the field hockey... it became much more interesting...
13 :
I don't see anything boring about it...unless you don't like soccer and that would be your problem not everyone else's.
14 :
Dude, by any chance are you gay? World cup rocks! and it's a total guy thing! C'mon man...Boring you say? Btw it's world cup and not worldcup. What's your favorite sport dude? Cranking off I bet! Just kidding, you know.....whatever rows your boat, but soccer is not boring.
15 :
Maybe we need a league format for the next World Cup,like that teams will be forced to play attacking football and perhaps like you said limit it to 24 teams, get rid of the country's that are not up to par.
Sunday, October 7, 2012
When the global warming deniers talk about money?
When the global warming deniers talk about money?
... do they realize that the biggest money in this game is in the hands of the fossil fuel industry, making deniers pawns of big oil and coal? Why do you think Saudi Arabia is the strongest anti-mitigation force in Copenhagen?
Politics - 10 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
Oh they never talk about money!
2 :
im with the fish
3 :
and those fossil fuels make up more than 70% of the energy you and i use. why can't we transition instead of going cold turkey? answer that one.
4 :
Like you mean the loss of money it will cause to emerging industrialized nations who will have to conform to standards they think are stupid?
5 :
everything involves money in america .. where do you live under a rock.. and why do republicans want everything for free?
6 :
Just another way for government to get bigger and suck more from the people.If they wanted to end (global warming) we would be building nuclear power plants .But instead it's ok to emit carbon as long as you pay makes no sense.
7 :
Actually that is their most vocal opposition to the nearly proven theory. "Not in my lifetime? Then I'm not paying for it."
8 :
How fair is it that the same government that stepped in and stopped ALL construction of Nuclear Power plants in the eighties for a number of years after TMI, is now the same government wanting to penalize the coal industry that gives us our electricity. Now being forced to go back to old, half finished sites, and try and hurry and finish their Nuclear sites before steep taxes make them double our electric bills. Ultimately bankrupting America in a time that we don't need ANY extra expenditures. Do you realize this or is it too much for ya'll to grasp.
9 :
90 billion a year isn't chump change, Hot Rod. And that is the budget in the US alone. And, face it, warming lovers have been shown to be the biggest fraud in the history of modern man. So, the rest of your question is moot, anyway. Drill here, drill now. And the left..all the good little marxist ...stop all attempts at that. You want energy prices to be sky high? Go to Europe. This nation is based on reasonable, if not cheap, energy. It has worked for a hundred years now...I DO NOT WANT to give my money to moronic idiots like Jackson and Obama.
10 :
Don't for a second think that there is no money to be made in the "green" industries. The potential market if people buy in to the AGW hoax is HUGE.
... do they realize that the biggest money in this game is in the hands of the fossil fuel industry, making deniers pawns of big oil and coal? Why do you think Saudi Arabia is the strongest anti-mitigation force in Copenhagen?
Politics - 10 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
Oh they never talk about money!
2 :
im with the fish
3 :
and those fossil fuels make up more than 70% of the energy you and i use. why can't we transition instead of going cold turkey? answer that one.
4 :
Like you mean the loss of money it will cause to emerging industrialized nations who will have to conform to standards they think are stupid?
5 :
everything involves money in america .. where do you live under a rock.. and why do republicans want everything for free?
6 :
Just another way for government to get bigger and suck more from the people.If they wanted to end (global warming) we would be building nuclear power plants .But instead it's ok to emit carbon as long as you pay makes no sense.
7 :
Actually that is their most vocal opposition to the nearly proven theory. "Not in my lifetime? Then I'm not paying for it."
8 :
How fair is it that the same government that stepped in and stopped ALL construction of Nuclear Power plants in the eighties for a number of years after TMI, is now the same government wanting to penalize the coal industry that gives us our electricity. Now being forced to go back to old, half finished sites, and try and hurry and finish their Nuclear sites before steep taxes make them double our electric bills. Ultimately bankrupting America in a time that we don't need ANY extra expenditures. Do you realize this or is it too much for ya'll to grasp.
9 :
90 billion a year isn't chump change, Hot Rod. And that is the budget in the US alone. And, face it, warming lovers have been shown to be the biggest fraud in the history of modern man. So, the rest of your question is moot, anyway. Drill here, drill now. And the left..all the good little marxist ...stop all attempts at that. You want energy prices to be sky high? Go to Europe. This nation is based on reasonable, if not cheap, energy. It has worked for a hundred years now...I DO NOT WANT to give my money to moronic idiots like Jackson and Obama.
10 :
Don't for a second think that there is no money to be made in the "green" industries. The potential market if people buy in to the AGW hoax is HUGE.
Monday, October 1, 2012
What country will the US invade next?
What country will the US invade next?
My friends and I are putting bets on and i want to make sure I have the advantage. My Money is on Saudi Arabia. They have oil and the US government can get the backing of the people because they are arabs and it could be said that they are liberating women or something.
Politics - 19 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
There will be no more invasions. We are broke.
2 :
Kenya i hope
3 :
I just wish they deported anti-Americans who hate America.
4 :
we have no more troops or money to wage any more wars
5 :
Iran. We currently have it surrounded...Turkey, Kuwait, Iraq and in the gulf. Scary!
6 :
Probably Iran
7 :
KOREA SO AS TO START WORLD WAR 3. THE END
8 :
We would never invade Saudis... there is an unspoken alliance there. We give them defense, they give us oil (err. sells it to us) It will be Iran if McCain wins.. Pakistan if Obama wins.
9 :
Wherever the oil is, that's where the war will be. I'll agree with you. Saudi Arabia seems to be the likeliest candidate for war.
10 :
We will never invade Saudi Arabia. They know better than to stand up to our government.
11 :
we have too do something about them dang Canadians before its too late "remember Bryan Adams" we cant afford another Bryan Adams
12 :
Well I'm thinking maybe somewhere in East and South Asia.Because like China's looking like they might want to take over Taiwan.And looks like the U.S might help.And I know Iraq for sure!
13 :
lol, finally a little hilarity on YA. Haha, but i know where you're coming from bud
14 :
hopefully no other country just bring our troops home and to answer your question i would agree with you they would most likely invade Saudi Arabia because of the oil and will come up with any excuse to invade or even try to start something to invade.
15 :
If we invade mexico, they won't be illegal immigrants anymore. It'll also help with taking cuba. Then, we start taking bits of the middle east. I say bits because we might just take control of oil wells individually and try to defend them.
16 :
1. saudi arabia is one of our closest allies, do your research. 2. we have no money for war. 3. Americans invented practically everything that you people use today. such as planes, computers, lightbulbs, etc. so stop hating on us
17 :
The left never understands the sacrifice that the presidents make when they are forced to send our men and women into the heat of battle. I hope this quote will shed some light for you so that you will not make jokes out of something so serious. "I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours, to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the alter of freedom." President Abraham Lincoln.
18 :
Stupid question, by saying next, you are implying that we make it a habit of invading countries. If we wanted to invade countries for their resources, we could always invade Mexico, and annex it, they have tons of resources. Iraq Invaded Kuwait. What we did was not invade but Liberate, there is a difference. I do agree that we should get out of the World Police Business and throw the UN out of the US, they don't do us any favors and we end up paying for the majority. Don't give money to anyone, we need it here.. Throw all the corrupt politicians out on their buts, and eliminate all of the wasteful spending. Drill our own oil, and stop outsourcing our jobs to other countries.
19 :
Only the guy reading the dice at the Illuminate/bilderberg/masonic HQ knows for sure, they are throwing lots for the socio/political path of the next four years on Wednesday November 5, 2008. They came up green for the Bush II years meaning let the cult of Ra/Marduk play at being gods for a day, purple means call the Aliens and abort the mission to develop peacefull enlightened society, red means the golden age will be again. There are other colors but you have to be a 5th degree or higher to see it.
My friends and I are putting bets on and i want to make sure I have the advantage. My Money is on Saudi Arabia. They have oil and the US government can get the backing of the people because they are arabs and it could be said that they are liberating women or something.
Politics - 19 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
There will be no more invasions. We are broke.
2 :
Kenya i hope
3 :
I just wish they deported anti-Americans who hate America.
4 :
we have no more troops or money to wage any more wars
5 :
Iran. We currently have it surrounded...Turkey, Kuwait, Iraq and in the gulf. Scary!
6 :
Probably Iran
7 :
KOREA SO AS TO START WORLD WAR 3. THE END
8 :
We would never invade Saudis... there is an unspoken alliance there. We give them defense, they give us oil (err. sells it to us) It will be Iran if McCain wins.. Pakistan if Obama wins.
9 :
Wherever the oil is, that's where the war will be. I'll agree with you. Saudi Arabia seems to be the likeliest candidate for war.
10 :
We will never invade Saudi Arabia. They know better than to stand up to our government.
11 :
we have too do something about them dang Canadians before its too late "remember Bryan Adams" we cant afford another Bryan Adams
12 :
Well I'm thinking maybe somewhere in East and South Asia.Because like China's looking like they might want to take over Taiwan.And looks like the U.S might help.And I know Iraq for sure!
13 :
lol, finally a little hilarity on YA. Haha, but i know where you're coming from bud
14 :
hopefully no other country just bring our troops home and to answer your question i would agree with you they would most likely invade Saudi Arabia because of the oil and will come up with any excuse to invade or even try to start something to invade.
15 :
If we invade mexico, they won't be illegal immigrants anymore. It'll also help with taking cuba. Then, we start taking bits of the middle east. I say bits because we might just take control of oil wells individually and try to defend them.
16 :
1. saudi arabia is one of our closest allies, do your research. 2. we have no money for war. 3. Americans invented practically everything that you people use today. such as planes, computers, lightbulbs, etc. so stop hating on us
17 :
The left never understands the sacrifice that the presidents make when they are forced to send our men and women into the heat of battle. I hope this quote will shed some light for you so that you will not make jokes out of something so serious. "I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours, to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the alter of freedom." President Abraham Lincoln.
18 :
Stupid question, by saying next, you are implying that we make it a habit of invading countries. If we wanted to invade countries for their resources, we could always invade Mexico, and annex it, they have tons of resources. Iraq Invaded Kuwait. What we did was not invade but Liberate, there is a difference. I do agree that we should get out of the World Police Business and throw the UN out of the US, they don't do us any favors and we end up paying for the majority. Don't give money to anyone, we need it here.. Throw all the corrupt politicians out on their buts, and eliminate all of the wasteful spending. Drill our own oil, and stop outsourcing our jobs to other countries.
19 :
Only the guy reading the dice at the Illuminate/bilderberg/masonic HQ knows for sure, they are throwing lots for the socio/political path of the next four years on Wednesday November 5, 2008. They came up green for the Bush II years meaning let the cult of Ra/Marduk play at being gods for a day, purple means call the Aliens and abort the mission to develop peacefull enlightened society, red means the golden age will be again. There are other colors but you have to be a 5th degree or higher to see it.
Friday, September 28, 2012
Why do Liberals always sqawk when the US interferes in the internal affairs of other countries?
Why do Liberals always sqawk when the US interferes in the internal affairs of other countries?
But neither Libs nor Cons seem to care when other countries do it to us? Not just multinational corporations, but Foreign Governments make heavy contributions to our poltical campaigns and maintain thousands of lobbyists in DC, our major cities and state capitals. GATT, NAFTA and CAFTA trump our food and highway safety laws. A huge chunk of out media is foreign owned. Not just Rupert Murdoch and Sung Yung Moon, but Cuban exiles, Arabs, the Brits, the Japs and even the Red Chinese. You wanna know why the Chicago Cubs suck? Arabs don't play baseball and that's who owns the Cubs through the Tribune Group, which is in turn owned by Arabs through a British Holding company. Saudi Arabia has enough money sunk into Bush family businesses and campaigns to own the clan outright. And no politician is going to stay in office long if he gives a higher priority to US interests than he does to Israel's. There's a lot more to protecting US Sovereignity than Deporting wetbacks. Theresa, there's a big difference between Free Markets, where everyone has equal access and rigged markets, where other countries freely sell their goods here while blocking our exports. I'm being a little hard on Liberals here because it ain't like there are REAL Conservatives anymore. As the only people who still care about America, it's on Liberals to do something about our increasing slide into foreign control. I finished the question with 10 characters to spare Lilly. And I noticed you ducked the Bush-Saudi connection. Bill Clinton did sell the Chinese missile bases on US soil--the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. But Bush is likely to let them take Taiwan before he leaves office. And Lilly, Osama bin Laden was Bush's Family friend--not any Liberal's. Gary, has it occurred to you that we intervened in Iraq twice by way of doing the Saudis dirty work for them? Just plain Jim, maybe you can explain how we can beat Red China at the slave labor game?
Politics - 18 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
oh please
2 :
Interesting points. I would say it is because Liberals don't see a problem with market involvement, just military or political involvement. Neither do Conservatives for that matter - they are all about free markets.
3 :
You can stick a fork in the U.S.A. It's done! http://stopmartiallaw.blogspot.com/
4 :
If you are really interested in the answer, check out 'America: Freedom to Facism'. It's a DVD documentary about America's ties to foriegn interests, and there is some interesting information on the immigration issue. By the way, using the words 'liberals', 'squawk', and 'wetback' don't lend a whole lot of credibilty to an otherwise valid point. You would do well to keep your questions a bit less biased and concentrate on the facts. Your arguement is solid without mudslinging. Just my opinion....
5 :
Good question. If you want to know the answer,it's because liberals are bastards. You can thank Bill Clinton personally for GATT,NAFTA,the WTO, and permanent MFN to China.(mmmm lead...) .
6 :
Why do Liberals always sqawk when the US interferes in the internal affairs of other countries ? In the light of all this that you have mentioned herein ---- could it be that these "liberals" that you're speaking of see that there is FAR MORE WORK TO DO HERE---- which makes it all that much more important --- than to be spending time somewhere ELSE doing "business" ?? !!!
7 :
Here is Why: http://stopmartiallaw.blogspot.com/ .. http://www.pephost.org/site/PageServer?pagename=S15_homepage
8 :
yo bro: thomas jefferson. end of question! Peace, commerce and honest friendship with all nations--entangling alliances with none, I deem [one of] the essential principles of our government, and consequently [one of] those which ought to shape its administration." --Thomas Jefferson: 1st Inaugural Address, 1801. ME 3:321
9 :
Guess you should know, there is more democrats that has run to terrorist countries, took their side and talk bad about the US, and that is why the democrats, more than republicans want the illegals from Mexico gave amnesty, for their votes, only way they might be able to win. I know Dem's sure would hate to disappoint their foreign campaign fund donors. I noticed you forgot to mention the China Clinton Connection.
10 :
this is common conservative fallacious logic. One doesn't affect the other. NAFTA and the rest are frauds, but so is what we do all over the world. what you re saying is we either have to squawk both times or neither. study some critical thinking, youll understand why we can squawk whenever we want.
11 :
Excellent queston, Madpol. I think at least part of the problem lies in the fact they (both Libs and Cons) do not consider the influence of foreign interests in the US threatening to our democracy (and it is very threatening indeed) as they think the US is invincible and thus not subject to a vague and diffuse threat such as mass media ownership by foreigners or Chinese owning most of our debt, or DC lobbies. It is, I believe, a calculated unwillingness to admit US is not a country it was a few decades ago. They live in the past and still refuse to ackgnowledge, even to themselves, the world has changed and so did the US. House of Saud - roughly 80 BILLION dollars invested in the US Prince Walid, a Saudi, de facto ownership of Citigroup Red China - owns most of US debt R. Murdoch - owner of the US mass media IPAC in DC, the most powerful lobby - let me give you a quote of Y. Shamir (former PM) "who cares who the president is in the US, as long as we have the Congress" Cuban Exiles - de facto dictating US policy toward Cuba I think we gave away, or sold, our sovereignity when we became the biggest debtor nation in the world, and that momentous event was not lost on the likes of Murdoch or the Saudis. And I must say we did this rather nonchalantly and with premeditation. It was about the same time a war on the middle class was declared. Besides, they can't tell the people the ugly truth, if they did there would be a revolution in the US which would end up exposing and then deposing them for what they did.
12 :
Good question, wrong assumption. According to a 2005 congressional study, the USA sells 35% of the worlds arms, some independent studies put that at 50% and others as high as 60%. Therefore, I'd say we interfere in others countries in ways that are murderous. As far as economically, again good question, wrong assumption. What the USA needs to do is not to have protectionist practices, but rather beat the China's of the world at their own game. We do not plan (except ones like Cheney's secret energy plan) while other countries, like China plan and their people know what those plans are. Our biggest problem is lack of planning. We'd rather argue about protectionist practices and tell everyone to buy America when there is little to buy from America. Our biggest allies are the countries that do plan for their economic future. Our biggest enemy, is we don't listen to them. We can learn so much from the ones that are planning, how to do it, why its working for them, how we can make it work for us. But we don't. At least we don't do it publicly, it seems we'd rather take our eyes off the eight ball and argue about flag burning, abortion, and prayer in school, issues that don't affect the vast majority of us, as we fetter away our future and most importantly, our children's future. That is why I have lost faith in America's economic future. Peace Jim .
13 :
there is a big difference in our government interfering in other countries , and privet citizens from any country investing in privet companies , i do have a problem with us leasing out our public roads to foreign investors to make toll roads , i have a problem with us using foreign company's doing our checks on our docks and airports, and i do have a problem with foreign countries running our pipeline
14 :
because liberals was a combination of all religions party in disguised. Example : IRAQ WAS A MUSLIM RELIGION PARTY OF A COUNTRY.loll.
15 :
Instigator! Back Back! Some one get me an exorcist! This guy is at it again. Morning Steve. You speak the truth, most of us will never hear. The liberals have a defective gene that leads to a common form of Tourets syndrom. They squawk they can't help it. I tend to humour them. I am pretty sure I know what you think, so I will go down the road with my own little dittie doo doo. Maybe there is just not enough incentive to keep American money in America. The billionaires and millionaires of North America are afraid to lose their money, or they are selfish, or they just think they have to leave some sort of legacy behind for their equally shallow offspring. They are not willing to put forth the effort to save any other American but their own. So the field is left open for buy outs takeovers, or just hand it to em on a plate cause 'quicknobodieslooking' kinda deals. Youscrachamyballsiscratchayouballs and then there's 'we don hav ta tell ya wut we do'
16 :
Mad, my friend, I see where you're going with this. GATT, NAFTA, and CAFTA are NOT intended to be a "FREE" Market. They're intended to BOOST foreign interests in order to bring lesser developed nations to a more level playing field. Unfortunately, that is exactly what has NOT happened. American multi-national corporations haveused those treaties to EXPORT American jobs overseas, NOT American products. Foreign multi-national Corporations have used them to export GOODS to the US at ridiculously subsidized rates and evading MOST US import tarriffs. The intent was to make foreign workers be able to achieve a higher standard of living (which it has NOT), and to make America more competetive in foreign markets (also which it has NOT). Many of the nations who have signed onto those treaties EXCLUDE American investment as a matter of law whereas, the U.S. does not. The playng field is NOT a level one and foreign interests DO have the advantage. This is at the disadvantage of the average American Working family, who has seen a loos of REAL income, a loss of REAL jobs that pay a living wage, AND a loss of spending power by the American consumer. As long as the major economic indexes are linked to the stock marketsto define the health of the economy we will remain in this quandry. The Wall Street economy has NO relevance to the Main Street Economy, and while things are nice and rosey on Wall Street, they are NOT very reassuring when it comes to the Main street economy. America's job base has slipped from being primarily a manufacturing economy to being a Service economy. Service jobs typically pay substantially lower than manufacturing jobs. This has a result in an overall lowering of the standard of living for the typical Amercian worker. The people are further hoodwinked when the reporting agencies stiopped using the Average American income and switched to the Median American income. It was a trick of political usage of statistics. Median Income is NOT Average income. Median is the midway point between the highest earner and the lowest earner. Average is ALL incomes added up and divided by the number of ALL workers earning an income. Doing the math BOTH ways, Median is significantly higher (as top executives are earning MUCH more in salaries and benefits than the lowest paid workers). Based on the AVERAGE income, Americans are earning, on average, barely enough to meet their financial obligations, leaving little left over for savings and investments. Just another example of WHY Statistics are NOT a reliable tool to gauge how well or bad things are doing, because the statistics are only as good as the FIGURES that are used to make one's point. BB, Raji the Green Witch
17 :
Dude... You should hear the Galactic Empire...
18 :
Nothing to add. Don't care about the points. Just wanted you to know that I learned something from your question - and the answers it drew. Guess I'll go do some "research" on the subject - so as to be able to "squawk" more intelligently - assuming, that is, that squawking does not necessitate affiliation to any political party in particular. Does it? Anyway, thanks muchly, Mad. Very interesting.
But neither Libs nor Cons seem to care when other countries do it to us? Not just multinational corporations, but Foreign Governments make heavy contributions to our poltical campaigns and maintain thousands of lobbyists in DC, our major cities and state capitals. GATT, NAFTA and CAFTA trump our food and highway safety laws. A huge chunk of out media is foreign owned. Not just Rupert Murdoch and Sung Yung Moon, but Cuban exiles, Arabs, the Brits, the Japs and even the Red Chinese. You wanna know why the Chicago Cubs suck? Arabs don't play baseball and that's who owns the Cubs through the Tribune Group, which is in turn owned by Arabs through a British Holding company. Saudi Arabia has enough money sunk into Bush family businesses and campaigns to own the clan outright. And no politician is going to stay in office long if he gives a higher priority to US interests than he does to Israel's. There's a lot more to protecting US Sovereignity than Deporting wetbacks. Theresa, there's a big difference between Free Markets, where everyone has equal access and rigged markets, where other countries freely sell their goods here while blocking our exports. I'm being a little hard on Liberals here because it ain't like there are REAL Conservatives anymore. As the only people who still care about America, it's on Liberals to do something about our increasing slide into foreign control. I finished the question with 10 characters to spare Lilly. And I noticed you ducked the Bush-Saudi connection. Bill Clinton did sell the Chinese missile bases on US soil--the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. But Bush is likely to let them take Taiwan before he leaves office. And Lilly, Osama bin Laden was Bush's Family friend--not any Liberal's. Gary, has it occurred to you that we intervened in Iraq twice by way of doing the Saudis dirty work for them? Just plain Jim, maybe you can explain how we can beat Red China at the slave labor game?
Politics - 18 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
oh please
2 :
Interesting points. I would say it is because Liberals don't see a problem with market involvement, just military or political involvement. Neither do Conservatives for that matter - they are all about free markets.
3 :
You can stick a fork in the U.S.A. It's done! http://stopmartiallaw.blogspot.com/
4 :
If you are really interested in the answer, check out 'America: Freedom to Facism'. It's a DVD documentary about America's ties to foriegn interests, and there is some interesting information on the immigration issue. By the way, using the words 'liberals', 'squawk', and 'wetback' don't lend a whole lot of credibilty to an otherwise valid point. You would do well to keep your questions a bit less biased and concentrate on the facts. Your arguement is solid without mudslinging. Just my opinion....
5 :
Good question. If you want to know the answer,it's because liberals are bastards. You can thank Bill Clinton personally for GATT,NAFTA,the WTO, and permanent MFN to China.(mmmm lead...) .
6 :
Why do Liberals always sqawk when the US interferes in the internal affairs of other countries ? In the light of all this that you have mentioned herein ---- could it be that these "liberals" that you're speaking of see that there is FAR MORE WORK TO DO HERE---- which makes it all that much more important --- than to be spending time somewhere ELSE doing "business" ?? !!!
7 :
Here is Why: http://stopmartiallaw.blogspot.com/ .. http://www.pephost.org/site/PageServer?pagename=S15_homepage
8 :
yo bro: thomas jefferson. end of question! Peace, commerce and honest friendship with all nations--entangling alliances with none, I deem [one of] the essential principles of our government, and consequently [one of] those which ought to shape its administration." --Thomas Jefferson: 1st Inaugural Address, 1801. ME 3:321
9 :
Guess you should know, there is more democrats that has run to terrorist countries, took their side and talk bad about the US, and that is why the democrats, more than republicans want the illegals from Mexico gave amnesty, for their votes, only way they might be able to win. I know Dem's sure would hate to disappoint their foreign campaign fund donors. I noticed you forgot to mention the China Clinton Connection.
10 :
this is common conservative fallacious logic. One doesn't affect the other. NAFTA and the rest are frauds, but so is what we do all over the world. what you re saying is we either have to squawk both times or neither. study some critical thinking, youll understand why we can squawk whenever we want.
11 :
Excellent queston, Madpol. I think at least part of the problem lies in the fact they (both Libs and Cons) do not consider the influence of foreign interests in the US threatening to our democracy (and it is very threatening indeed) as they think the US is invincible and thus not subject to a vague and diffuse threat such as mass media ownership by foreigners or Chinese owning most of our debt, or DC lobbies. It is, I believe, a calculated unwillingness to admit US is not a country it was a few decades ago. They live in the past and still refuse to ackgnowledge, even to themselves, the world has changed and so did the US. House of Saud - roughly 80 BILLION dollars invested in the US Prince Walid, a Saudi, de facto ownership of Citigroup Red China - owns most of US debt R. Murdoch - owner of the US mass media IPAC in DC, the most powerful lobby - let me give you a quote of Y. Shamir (former PM) "who cares who the president is in the US, as long as we have the Congress" Cuban Exiles - de facto dictating US policy toward Cuba I think we gave away, or sold, our sovereignity when we became the biggest debtor nation in the world, and that momentous event was not lost on the likes of Murdoch or the Saudis. And I must say we did this rather nonchalantly and with premeditation. It was about the same time a war on the middle class was declared. Besides, they can't tell the people the ugly truth, if they did there would be a revolution in the US which would end up exposing and then deposing them for what they did.
12 :
Good question, wrong assumption. According to a 2005 congressional study, the USA sells 35% of the worlds arms, some independent studies put that at 50% and others as high as 60%. Therefore, I'd say we interfere in others countries in ways that are murderous. As far as economically, again good question, wrong assumption. What the USA needs to do is not to have protectionist practices, but rather beat the China's of the world at their own game. We do not plan (except ones like Cheney's secret energy plan) while other countries, like China plan and their people know what those plans are. Our biggest problem is lack of planning. We'd rather argue about protectionist practices and tell everyone to buy America when there is little to buy from America. Our biggest allies are the countries that do plan for their economic future. Our biggest enemy, is we don't listen to them. We can learn so much from the ones that are planning, how to do it, why its working for them, how we can make it work for us. But we don't. At least we don't do it publicly, it seems we'd rather take our eyes off the eight ball and argue about flag burning, abortion, and prayer in school, issues that don't affect the vast majority of us, as we fetter away our future and most importantly, our children's future. That is why I have lost faith in America's economic future. Peace Jim .
13 :
there is a big difference in our government interfering in other countries , and privet citizens from any country investing in privet companies , i do have a problem with us leasing out our public roads to foreign investors to make toll roads , i have a problem with us using foreign company's doing our checks on our docks and airports, and i do have a problem with foreign countries running our pipeline
14 :
because liberals was a combination of all religions party in disguised. Example : IRAQ WAS A MUSLIM RELIGION PARTY OF A COUNTRY.loll.
15 :
Instigator! Back Back! Some one get me an exorcist! This guy is at it again. Morning Steve. You speak the truth, most of us will never hear. The liberals have a defective gene that leads to a common form of Tourets syndrom. They squawk they can't help it. I tend to humour them. I am pretty sure I know what you think, so I will go down the road with my own little dittie doo doo. Maybe there is just not enough incentive to keep American money in America. The billionaires and millionaires of North America are afraid to lose their money, or they are selfish, or they just think they have to leave some sort of legacy behind for their equally shallow offspring. They are not willing to put forth the effort to save any other American but their own. So the field is left open for buy outs takeovers, or just hand it to em on a plate cause 'quicknobodieslooking' kinda deals. Youscrachamyballsiscratchayouballs and then there's 'we don hav ta tell ya wut we do'
16 :
Mad, my friend, I see where you're going with this. GATT, NAFTA, and CAFTA are NOT intended to be a "FREE" Market. They're intended to BOOST foreign interests in order to bring lesser developed nations to a more level playing field. Unfortunately, that is exactly what has NOT happened. American multi-national corporations haveused those treaties to EXPORT American jobs overseas, NOT American products. Foreign multi-national Corporations have used them to export GOODS to the US at ridiculously subsidized rates and evading MOST US import tarriffs. The intent was to make foreign workers be able to achieve a higher standard of living (which it has NOT), and to make America more competetive in foreign markets (also which it has NOT). Many of the nations who have signed onto those treaties EXCLUDE American investment as a matter of law whereas, the U.S. does not. The playng field is NOT a level one and foreign interests DO have the advantage. This is at the disadvantage of the average American Working family, who has seen a loos of REAL income, a loss of REAL jobs that pay a living wage, AND a loss of spending power by the American consumer. As long as the major economic indexes are linked to the stock marketsto define the health of the economy we will remain in this quandry. The Wall Street economy has NO relevance to the Main Street Economy, and while things are nice and rosey on Wall Street, they are NOT very reassuring when it comes to the Main street economy. America's job base has slipped from being primarily a manufacturing economy to being a Service economy. Service jobs typically pay substantially lower than manufacturing jobs. This has a result in an overall lowering of the standard of living for the typical Amercian worker. The people are further hoodwinked when the reporting agencies stiopped using the Average American income and switched to the Median American income. It was a trick of political usage of statistics. Median Income is NOT Average income. Median is the midway point between the highest earner and the lowest earner. Average is ALL incomes added up and divided by the number of ALL workers earning an income. Doing the math BOTH ways, Median is significantly higher (as top executives are earning MUCH more in salaries and benefits than the lowest paid workers). Based on the AVERAGE income, Americans are earning, on average, barely enough to meet their financial obligations, leaving little left over for savings and investments. Just another example of WHY Statistics are NOT a reliable tool to gauge how well or bad things are doing, because the statistics are only as good as the FIGURES that are used to make one's point. BB, Raji the Green Witch
17 :
Dude... You should hear the Galactic Empire...
18 :
Nothing to add. Don't care about the points. Just wanted you to know that I learned something from your question - and the answers it drew. Guess I'll go do some "research" on the subject - so as to be able to "squawk" more intelligently - assuming, that is, that squawking does not necessitate affiliation to any political party in particular. Does it? Anyway, thanks muchly, Mad. Very interesting.
Friday, September 14, 2012
don't you wish we can send every conservative woman to Saudi Arabia? don't you just love the way a ?
don't you wish we can send every conservative woman to Saudi Arabia? don't you just love the way a ?
conservative religious run government treats their women? don't you just love sending all your gas money to them making them richer and you poorer?! http://news.aol.com/story/_a/saudi-court-sentences-rape-victim/20071116093109990001?ncid=NWS00010000000001 they seem like a conservative religious country cause most conservatives i know don't believe in the separation of church and state! or as JESUS would say `give to caesar what belongs to caesar and give to GOD what belongs to GOD!` I'm sure godless communist china gets oil products from them and then turns it into cheap slave labor crap to sell to us! after they poison it first that is!
Religion & Spirituality - 8 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
I think you need to look up the word 'conservative', you seem confused to me.
2 :
Not really... since we get very little "gas" from the Middle East in general. Anyone who bothers to look at import percentages would know that.
3 :
Actually, yes.
4 :
I'm afraid the harsh sun over Saudi Arabia would damage my baby soft skin, so I'll pass. Hey -- when I'm 60 and I still look 30, you'll know why I stayed out of the sun.
5 :
Can you be that cruel to think your is clever or funny?
6 :
I'm sure it would do a whole lot of people well to see firsthand what non separation of church and state means. If you intended anything else by your question, I must have missed it in my silly liberal mind.
7 :
If this conservative lady could understand your question, she would answer. Besides, I love being a Christian American and won't move to a Muslim country.
8 :
You need to get a dictionary and look up the word "conservative." It's the liberals who are always whining and yelping about "racism" every time anyone questions whether the flood of muslim immigration to the West is a good thing.
conservative religious run government treats their women? don't you just love sending all your gas money to them making them richer and you poorer?! http://news.aol.com/story/_a/saudi-court-sentences-rape-victim/20071116093109990001?ncid=NWS00010000000001 they seem like a conservative religious country cause most conservatives i know don't believe in the separation of church and state! or as JESUS would say `give to caesar what belongs to caesar and give to GOD what belongs to GOD!` I'm sure godless communist china gets oil products from them and then turns it into cheap slave labor crap to sell to us! after they poison it first that is!
Religion & Spirituality - 8 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
I think you need to look up the word 'conservative', you seem confused to me.
2 :
Not really... since we get very little "gas" from the Middle East in general. Anyone who bothers to look at import percentages would know that.
3 :
Actually, yes.
4 :
I'm afraid the harsh sun over Saudi Arabia would damage my baby soft skin, so I'll pass. Hey -- when I'm 60 and I still look 30, you'll know why I stayed out of the sun.
5 :
Can you be that cruel to think your is clever or funny?
6 :
I'm sure it would do a whole lot of people well to see firsthand what non separation of church and state means. If you intended anything else by your question, I must have missed it in my silly liberal mind.
7 :
If this conservative lady could understand your question, she would answer. Besides, I love being a Christian American and won't move to a Muslim country.
8 :
You need to get a dictionary and look up the word "conservative." It's the liberals who are always whining and yelping about "racism" every time anyone questions whether the flood of muslim immigration to the West is a good thing.
Friday, September 7, 2012
Will America ever make a profit from the war in Iraq?
Will America ever make a profit from the war in Iraq?
I was watching PBS, and they said the Iraq has more untapped oil than saudi arabia. And that the iraqi government will give 3/4 of that oil to american countries. Obviously, this will benefit bush(GOD I HATE BUSH!!!), but will america make a profit. Will we as a country as a whole make more money from the oil than the costs to obtain it(military presence costs etc...)? the end of the first paragraph should read "American companies." Srry for the typo
Politics - 12 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
Only Dubya and company will make profits.
2 :
I honestly hope not. The war is criminal and unnecessary, and noone deserves to benefit from it. I sincerely hope that Iraq gives its oil to China in order to spite the US.
3 :
No. American companies might but it's wrong. Please tell me that my fears are wrong and unfounded. I don't think the prospects are good for America. I think hope is waning. The trickle down theory doesn't work. It's really ridiculous actually. I may as well throw money on lottery tickets. Maybe I'll make back what I throw at it. (Not likely.) I've never bought a lottery ticket and I never will. I gambled once at Las Vegas (very small amount, with a bunch of guys) and never will again. Never. What a waste.
4 :
The true nature of the war OF terror is unfolding day by day. However we still have the blind head in the sanders that will talk about freedom, getting rid of a Dictator, Democracy etc etc.... OIL, OIL, OIL.... Yes I agree 100% with your sentiments.
5 :
NO! We have spent more than we can make in oil! This is not about Profits it is about FREEDOM. Where the hell are these people coming from.
6 :
America won't, we have a trillion dollars added to the National Debt because of the war. Only Halliburton and other large contributors to the political parties will benefit.
7 :
The thing is, the oil companies who stand to make that profit are not -American- companies. Large corporations today don't have any particular national allegiance. They are active all over the world. That's part of the idea of 'globalization', to allow large, powerful corporations to search the world for cheap resources, cheap labor, and rich markets. So even if they -do- make good profits, they aren't really American profits. But enormous profits are being made off this war, not just by the oil companies. Halliburton is doing very well. And Bechtel. And Blackwater. One of the main reasons for the war was to allow Bush to shovel taxpayer money at his friends, campaign contributors and the well-connected. For the rest of us it means huge debt and probably a coming wave of double-digit inflation.
8 :
This war was designed so certain companies will get the profit out of it (oil companies, weapons manufacturing companies). At the and all the money will end up in the accounts of certain people who planned this war. Americans will get nothing other than sending their tax money and children to Iraq.
9 :
America as a whole will be paying for this war for years to come at NO profit to the country as a whole. Now a certain 3% will make mega profits from oil contracts and no bid reconstruction contracts..........makes Bush and Cheyney smile at the thought of their retirement years being paid for by the sweat and blood of the US service man and woman.....what the heck do they care, as most service personnel are from the remaining 97% and not equal to their social standing in that 3%.
10 :
someone is making money off of it
11 :
in theory yes. in practice, no. some who claim american citizenship will greatly profit.
12 :
What do you mean by America? I guarantee that Big Oil will make the profits. Otherwise financially, it's a loss that will surface once Bush leaves office.
I was watching PBS, and they said the Iraq has more untapped oil than saudi arabia. And that the iraqi government will give 3/4 of that oil to american countries. Obviously, this will benefit bush(GOD I HATE BUSH!!!), but will america make a profit. Will we as a country as a whole make more money from the oil than the costs to obtain it(military presence costs etc...)? the end of the first paragraph should read "American companies." Srry for the typo
Politics - 12 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
Only Dubya and company will make profits.
2 :
I honestly hope not. The war is criminal and unnecessary, and noone deserves to benefit from it. I sincerely hope that Iraq gives its oil to China in order to spite the US.
3 :
No. American companies might but it's wrong. Please tell me that my fears are wrong and unfounded. I don't think the prospects are good for America. I think hope is waning. The trickle down theory doesn't work. It's really ridiculous actually. I may as well throw money on lottery tickets. Maybe I'll make back what I throw at it. (Not likely.) I've never bought a lottery ticket and I never will. I gambled once at Las Vegas (very small amount, with a bunch of guys) and never will again. Never. What a waste.
4 :
The true nature of the war OF terror is unfolding day by day. However we still have the blind head in the sanders that will talk about freedom, getting rid of a Dictator, Democracy etc etc.... OIL, OIL, OIL.... Yes I agree 100% with your sentiments.
5 :
NO! We have spent more than we can make in oil! This is not about Profits it is about FREEDOM. Where the hell are these people coming from.
6 :
America won't, we have a trillion dollars added to the National Debt because of the war. Only Halliburton and other large contributors to the political parties will benefit.
7 :
The thing is, the oil companies who stand to make that profit are not -American- companies. Large corporations today don't have any particular national allegiance. They are active all over the world. That's part of the idea of 'globalization', to allow large, powerful corporations to search the world for cheap resources, cheap labor, and rich markets. So even if they -do- make good profits, they aren't really American profits. But enormous profits are being made off this war, not just by the oil companies. Halliburton is doing very well. And Bechtel. And Blackwater. One of the main reasons for the war was to allow Bush to shovel taxpayer money at his friends, campaign contributors and the well-connected. For the rest of us it means huge debt and probably a coming wave of double-digit inflation.
8 :
This war was designed so certain companies will get the profit out of it (oil companies, weapons manufacturing companies). At the and all the money will end up in the accounts of certain people who planned this war. Americans will get nothing other than sending their tax money and children to Iraq.
9 :
America as a whole will be paying for this war for years to come at NO profit to the country as a whole. Now a certain 3% will make mega profits from oil contracts and no bid reconstruction contracts..........makes Bush and Cheyney smile at the thought of their retirement years being paid for by the sweat and blood of the US service man and woman.....what the heck do they care, as most service personnel are from the remaining 97% and not equal to their social standing in that 3%.
10 :
someone is making money off of it
11 :
in theory yes. in practice, no. some who claim american citizenship will greatly profit.
12 :
What do you mean by America? I guarantee that Big Oil will make the profits. Otherwise financially, it's a loss that will surface once Bush leaves office.
Saturday, September 1, 2012
how can we " the Public" end the AlSaud ruling Period in Saudi Arabia and start the one Islamic country?
how can we " the Public" end the AlSaud ruling Period in Saudi Arabia and start the one Islamic country?
I'm sick of them and their friend "America" . they are a stone on the way to one Islamic country. we don't want to spread their blood but want to kick them out the middle east forever. they are spreading the money on every thing make them stay for long time. they look like cancer in our community. from the start of this kingdom until now it was saving the israeli ass as well as an ex-british Colony. the reason that makes our imams (mutawa) keep silence on this because they want to save Muslims blood and unity "again the public", thanks for your time to read this crap.
Saudi Arabia - 3 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
well, the system will end by its own so soon, but we don't want to be ruled by Islamic radicals. we want real Islamic country that showes the real Islam for the whole world.
2 :
If you want to change your government then you should find some way to let people know what is going on in the kingdom. If you think that the government is doing something wrong then expose its actions. When people know what is happening and there is a political unrest in the country then the government is forced to change in order to avoid war. The best thing to do is to find a way to point out whats wrong so that the people will force them to change. Its kind of like what happened in the UK, people were unhappy with the way that the royal family had absolute control over everything and were unhappy with the way that they were treated by the royal family and when the royal family noticed that they had virtually no supporters in the country and that they could be easily over thrown because even their own military was unsatisfied they gave most of the control over to elected officials but still stayed the "royal family" but just by name and they are mostly just figure heads now. And the British public were happy to keep the royal family as just a symbol of their culture. So it all ended well with everyone happy and no war. I think if the Saudi people were unhappy that they could arrange something like that. IF they really WANTED to.
3 :
who is "we" and "our" ? I have to say I agree on one thing though, your post is crap!
I'm sick of them and their friend "America" . they are a stone on the way to one Islamic country. we don't want to spread their blood but want to kick them out the middle east forever. they are spreading the money on every thing make them stay for long time. they look like cancer in our community. from the start of this kingdom until now it was saving the israeli ass as well as an ex-british Colony. the reason that makes our imams (mutawa) keep silence on this because they want to save Muslims blood and unity "again the public", thanks for your time to read this crap.
Saudi Arabia - 3 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
well, the system will end by its own so soon, but we don't want to be ruled by Islamic radicals. we want real Islamic country that showes the real Islam for the whole world.
2 :
If you want to change your government then you should find some way to let people know what is going on in the kingdom. If you think that the government is doing something wrong then expose its actions. When people know what is happening and there is a political unrest in the country then the government is forced to change in order to avoid war. The best thing to do is to find a way to point out whats wrong so that the people will force them to change. Its kind of like what happened in the UK, people were unhappy with the way that the royal family had absolute control over everything and were unhappy with the way that they were treated by the royal family and when the royal family noticed that they had virtually no supporters in the country and that they could be easily over thrown because even their own military was unsatisfied they gave most of the control over to elected officials but still stayed the "royal family" but just by name and they are mostly just figure heads now. And the British public were happy to keep the royal family as just a symbol of their culture. So it all ended well with everyone happy and no war. I think if the Saudi people were unhappy that they could arrange something like that. IF they really WANTED to.
3 :
who is "we" and "our" ? I have to say I agree on one thing though, your post is crap!
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
is saudi arab a good place to live for a orthodoctor & is 10000saudi ryal +free accommodation good salary?
is saudi arab a good place to live for a orthodoctor & is 10000saudi ryal +free accommodation good salary?
i am an orthopedic surgeon with 18 years of experince in india-have been offered a job in saudi arabia for 10000rsaudiriya/mth eq to approxx 1lac/mth + free accommodation- do you think its easy to live in a islamic country like saudia- & is the package enough to make some money too-how is the social life? malls/internet/shopping/clubs etc
Saudi Arabia - 9 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
SR10 000 isnt much really. Free accomodation is standard practice. edit: to share with you my experience of visiting a hospital in jeddah when i was having JUST a fever. I spent SR1500 just for a visit. So i am sure the hospital would be able to pay you much higher salary with your qualification. edit: shopping is good, plenty of malls and imported items are really cheap. club? are u serious? no public clubs, however if u mingle with other expats, u will know who is conducting private parties which u could attend (if u were invited of course). Some expats produce their own house wines which you could get your hands on for a mere SR30 a bottle. Pretty nice too. Some expats managed to get a bottle of pure whiskey Black Labels or Jack Daniels through friends which could cost around USD250 a bottle. drat!! I lived in Jeddah for a while a few years ago and i enjoyed living in a gated community with other expats. I only hate it when i have to go out shopping, being a woman, men sometimes tries to grope me so i hate it. Damn arseholes.. if u move there, dont be like them.
2 :
Salaries vary according to your education,experience and nationality. 10,000 Riyal seems reasonable to me if you are working in the private sector. Governmet salaries are generally higher and can reach 30,000+. Life in KSA is generally quiet and smooth. Some cities are more open than others. For expats, I believe Jeddah is a good place , so is Dammam and Dhahran. Riyadh, the capitol, is more conservative and the Mutawwas( religous police) are everywhere. But don't get intimidated, if you are a decent guy and respect the local customs regardless of how weird they seem to you, then you have nothing to worry about my friend. Malls: are great and everywhere. Internet: modem, DSL, or satellite. Shopping: you can find almost anything you need. Clubs: Book clubs, hourse back riding, art and talents, as for other activities>>how I wish !!
3 :
SAR10,000.- is equivalent to USD2,666.66. It's is a good deal and free accomodation is really on labor code here in Saudi. Grab the opportunity if you see that this is better than what you are earning now. there are only malls and internetshop here in Saudi. Some internet site are banned especially those contain x-rated pics and movie clips. There is no club here, not even a movie house. in short social life is dead!!! however, you can also enjoy going to the beaches, malling and going out with friends.
4 :
Its OK, try to come and purchase your own car and get connivance allowance that will be 10% of basic plus fuel allowance. That will return your car price within few years. don't forget to bring your driving licence with you it will help you to get Saudi licence here. Which nationality you are depends to choose the location. there are different locations for different nationalities but also mixed as well. try to take your housing allowance and take your own house on rent, instead of free residence from company, in this way you can save some money, as 25% of basic is the housing allowance. every thing is very interesting and comfortable. be ready for hot and dry weather.
5 :
are u american
6 :
The salary is not that much for the qualification that you have,,,, But if I wer you I would ask for the work coditions, and what type of accommodation they are offering you is it an upmarket unit or is it a room in a shared complex and most important thing is how many hours do you have to work a week???
7 :
I think 10000 SR is low for u as a doctor if u r not working in private hospital , Saudi teachers takes more !! about living I think u will enjoy it ,, I agree with mahawi about social life ,,
8 :
it is very low income compare to your qualification. Your employer well make fortune out of you. But if you really need the Job then go for it. I know very stupid Indian working in financial sector in Saudi and they make some thing like SR 40,000 / month. European or American with same qualification well make at least SR 70,000/ month, Saudi Arabia is really prejudice country with regards to nationality.
9 :
10,000= approximately $2,666 US dollars a month. And free accomodations is great! No rent, no utilities! We are living in Khamis Mushayt. There are shopping malls, internet and such here. We live on a compound so there are some clubs but I'm not sure about in the actual kingdom since no alcoholic drinking allowed. I don't know how much you get paid in India if it is less than what Saudi is offering, I would take the deal. But if more, stay where you are!!
i am an orthopedic surgeon with 18 years of experince in india-have been offered a job in saudi arabia for 10000rsaudiriya/mth eq to approxx 1lac/mth + free accommodation- do you think its easy to live in a islamic country like saudia- & is the package enough to make some money too-how is the social life? malls/internet/shopping/clubs etc
Saudi Arabia - 9 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
SR10 000 isnt much really. Free accomodation is standard practice. edit: to share with you my experience of visiting a hospital in jeddah when i was having JUST a fever. I spent SR1500 just for a visit. So i am sure the hospital would be able to pay you much higher salary with your qualification. edit: shopping is good, plenty of malls and imported items are really cheap. club? are u serious? no public clubs, however if u mingle with other expats, u will know who is conducting private parties which u could attend (if u were invited of course). Some expats produce their own house wines which you could get your hands on for a mere SR30 a bottle. Pretty nice too. Some expats managed to get a bottle of pure whiskey Black Labels or Jack Daniels through friends which could cost around USD250 a bottle. drat!! I lived in Jeddah for a while a few years ago and i enjoyed living in a gated community with other expats. I only hate it when i have to go out shopping, being a woman, men sometimes tries to grope me so i hate it. Damn arseholes.. if u move there, dont be like them.
2 :
Salaries vary according to your education,experience and nationality. 10,000 Riyal seems reasonable to me if you are working in the private sector. Governmet salaries are generally higher and can reach 30,000+. Life in KSA is generally quiet and smooth. Some cities are more open than others. For expats, I believe Jeddah is a good place , so is Dammam and Dhahran. Riyadh, the capitol, is more conservative and the Mutawwas( religous police) are everywhere. But don't get intimidated, if you are a decent guy and respect the local customs regardless of how weird they seem to you, then you have nothing to worry about my friend. Malls: are great and everywhere. Internet: modem, DSL, or satellite. Shopping: you can find almost anything you need. Clubs: Book clubs, hourse back riding, art and talents, as for other activities>>how I wish !!
3 :
SAR10,000.- is equivalent to USD2,666.66. It's is a good deal and free accomodation is really on labor code here in Saudi. Grab the opportunity if you see that this is better than what you are earning now. there are only malls and internetshop here in Saudi. Some internet site are banned especially those contain x-rated pics and movie clips. There is no club here, not even a movie house. in short social life is dead!!! however, you can also enjoy going to the beaches, malling and going out with friends.
4 :
Its OK, try to come and purchase your own car and get connivance allowance that will be 10% of basic plus fuel allowance. That will return your car price within few years. don't forget to bring your driving licence with you it will help you to get Saudi licence here. Which nationality you are depends to choose the location. there are different locations for different nationalities but also mixed as well. try to take your housing allowance and take your own house on rent, instead of free residence from company, in this way you can save some money, as 25% of basic is the housing allowance. every thing is very interesting and comfortable. be ready for hot and dry weather.
5 :
are u american
6 :
The salary is not that much for the qualification that you have,,,, But if I wer you I would ask for the work coditions, and what type of accommodation they are offering you is it an upmarket unit or is it a room in a shared complex and most important thing is how many hours do you have to work a week???
7 :
I think 10000 SR is low for u as a doctor if u r not working in private hospital , Saudi teachers takes more !! about living I think u will enjoy it ,, I agree with mahawi about social life ,,
8 :
it is very low income compare to your qualification. Your employer well make fortune out of you. But if you really need the Job then go for it. I know very stupid Indian working in financial sector in Saudi and they make some thing like SR 40,000 / month. European or American with same qualification well make at least SR 70,000/ month, Saudi Arabia is really prejudice country with regards to nationality.
9 :
10,000= approximately $2,666 US dollars a month. And free accomodations is great! No rent, no utilities! We are living in Khamis Mushayt. There are shopping malls, internet and such here. We live on a compound so there are some clubs but I'm not sure about in the actual kingdom since no alcoholic drinking allowed. I don't know how much you get paid in India if it is less than what Saudi is offering, I would take the deal. But if more, stay where you are!!
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Should USA stop buying Saudi oil?
Should USA stop buying Saudi oil?
Saudi Arabia rakes in billions of petro-dollars. The money they make by selling oil they use to finance the very dangerous Wahhabi sect of Islam around the world. Saudi Arabia pays for the construction of mosques in countries like USA, Spain, Italy, Germany, France, England, etc. They then pay for Wahhabi Imams to preach hatred and religious bigotry at those mosques. 1. What if USA stopped paying for Saudi oil? What would be the pros and cons? Could America withstand the higher prices as a result? 2. What if USA stopped buying Iranian oil at the same time? Please answer both questions and draw out the logical and possible consequences.
Government - 10 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
WHERE WOULD WE GET OIL THEN...?
2 :
no, we should keep sending money to the country who's people took down NYTC's ....... US gov cares little about its people, .........its all about business
3 :
We DON'T buy Iranian oil. As for Saudi oil, well, we could eliminate all Middle East oil from our consumption by allowing our refineries to process heavy oil and importing it from other wonderful places like Russia and Venezuela, and accepting higher levels of air pollution. S.A. kind of has us over a barrel, not on price but for supply, at least in the short run.
4 :
Then all they would have is Canadian Oil
5 :
The answer is to end our dependency on oil altogether. It sounds idealistic but there's no reason why we can't make it happen. If we invented rockets that can go to the Moon, we should be able to develop alternative energy sources. If the government weren't in the pockets of the energy companies, we'd have a lot more freedom to do this.
6 :
Yes, I think America could live without oil from Middle East countries. But, I think there are a few main reasons we continue to buy oil from countries like Saudi Arabia. The first is simply we need cheap oil. America is slow to produce alternate fuel vehicles and such. This makes us very ouil dependent. Secondly, we want to keep on good terms with the Saudis. They may do things we do not like, but overall they remain one of our only Arab allies in the middle east. Refusing to buy their oil would end that relationship in a hurry. Third, fossil fuels such as oil will not always be available. Sooner or later, the wells in these oil rich countries will stop producing. When this happens, America will still have Alaska to explore and will still have some of the richest oil fields in the world. We buy from others so we can horde our own. These are just a couple reasons. I am sure there are more though.
7 :
Yeah, run all those V12s on carrot juice.
8 :
The Us citisens wouldn't stand for the higher cost of fuel if we stopped buying Saudi oil. Look how we start whining & pi--ing when gas(petrol) hits $3 a gal. Saudi, Iran who the hell cares, they are all the same.
9 :
US JUST CANT't DO THAT.
10 :
sure if you want pay $12 dollars for gallon or more..
Saudi Arabia rakes in billions of petro-dollars. The money they make by selling oil they use to finance the very dangerous Wahhabi sect of Islam around the world. Saudi Arabia pays for the construction of mosques in countries like USA, Spain, Italy, Germany, France, England, etc. They then pay for Wahhabi Imams to preach hatred and religious bigotry at those mosques. 1. What if USA stopped paying for Saudi oil? What would be the pros and cons? Could America withstand the higher prices as a result? 2. What if USA stopped buying Iranian oil at the same time? Please answer both questions and draw out the logical and possible consequences.
Government - 10 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
WHERE WOULD WE GET OIL THEN...?
2 :
no, we should keep sending money to the country who's people took down NYTC's ....... US gov cares little about its people, .........its all about business
3 :
We DON'T buy Iranian oil. As for Saudi oil, well, we could eliminate all Middle East oil from our consumption by allowing our refineries to process heavy oil and importing it from other wonderful places like Russia and Venezuela, and accepting higher levels of air pollution. S.A. kind of has us over a barrel, not on price but for supply, at least in the short run.
4 :
Then all they would have is Canadian Oil
5 :
The answer is to end our dependency on oil altogether. It sounds idealistic but there's no reason why we can't make it happen. If we invented rockets that can go to the Moon, we should be able to develop alternative energy sources. If the government weren't in the pockets of the energy companies, we'd have a lot more freedom to do this.
6 :
Yes, I think America could live without oil from Middle East countries. But, I think there are a few main reasons we continue to buy oil from countries like Saudi Arabia. The first is simply we need cheap oil. America is slow to produce alternate fuel vehicles and such. This makes us very ouil dependent. Secondly, we want to keep on good terms with the Saudis. They may do things we do not like, but overall they remain one of our only Arab allies in the middle east. Refusing to buy their oil would end that relationship in a hurry. Third, fossil fuels such as oil will not always be available. Sooner or later, the wells in these oil rich countries will stop producing. When this happens, America will still have Alaska to explore and will still have some of the richest oil fields in the world. We buy from others so we can horde our own. These are just a couple reasons. I am sure there are more though.
7 :
Yeah, run all those V12s on carrot juice.
8 :
The Us citisens wouldn't stand for the higher cost of fuel if we stopped buying Saudi oil. Look how we start whining & pi--ing when gas(petrol) hits $3 a gal. Saudi, Iran who the hell cares, they are all the same.
9 :
US JUST CANT't DO THAT.
10 :
sure if you want pay $12 dollars for gallon or more..
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Why dont saudis get what expats get? and your opinon on expats who badmouth saudi?
Why dont saudis get what expats get? and your opinon on expats who badmouth saudi?
Hello. I am hoping not to be misunderstood by this, or to offend anyone. But I just dont think this is fair! How come when the expats come here they get to live in luxury? They live for free in the BEST most lavish compounds, free cars, free phones, free gas, free private schooling, free travel tickets, free medical at the best hospitals, all they basically pay for is clothes and food? But why dont they do this for the saudis? I have my kids in a preschool in a compound and I have started wondering this. It's not fair! Or at least give the saudis the same level of education these expats have so that they can have these jobs too! Why does the average saudi today have to struggle to pay rent? put his kids in school? pay utilities? pay hospitals? if you want a free hospital you have to go to one that is going to make you wait 6 months for an appointment! I just think its sad that the average saudi like my husband and my friends shusbands are finding it almost impossible to buy a house when the expats come and live for free, then take all the money and send it to their countries. I'm not talking bad of expats, most my friends are expats. I just think it's unfair saudis dont get that. My husband works for the govt and risks his life for the country every morning he goes to work. But what I really hate are the expats who are ungrateful. Who break the rules, complain about saudi, make fun of the saudis, mutawas, and culture. Dont bite the hand that feeds you. An expat in aramco was complaining about the noise the RSAF makes every day. I understand complaining, but she was going too far. Calling them stupid, rude, saying she was going to "complain". I said my GOD...you are very ungrateful. Those pilots are risking their lives daily practising to save YOUR ASS if their is ever an attack. You should be happy to hear them. Ive also heard women making fun of mutawas and even islam. To all the expats who hate saudi so much, and hate saudi people, Please remember that you would be jobless and broke and maybe homeless if it wasnt for saudi arabia. thank you everyone for your responses. well to me when a company pays for everything for you, I consider it free. And I do know of many expats who do get free cars, phones, gas, etc. All I am saying is that I wish the saudis would be offered at least some of the same, or at least offered the education in decent schools for free. And I dont mean scholarships I mean from KG and up. Yes there are free saudi schools, but have you ever been in one!?!!?!? You would be SHOCKED and most of them should be condemned. And I would like to add I am in no way complaining about my husbands work, I am in fact extremely proud of him, however I do think he should be given more credit by the government for all he does like other countries do with their air force. We do have free hospitals but again, have you BEEN in one? Thank you very much for your much appriciated answer. I know that yes, expats work very hard. But so do the saudis and I just wish they could also have some of these privelages. thank you h. No sadly it is not the same here. and I did not know that about expats, thank you for telling me. Please do not misunderstand me people, I love expats and am one in a way, (other than the ones who say mean things about the country and its locals). I am not saying I wish expats didnt get these things, I am saying I wish it was mandatory for the companies to provide these things for saudis they hire too. elephant shoes, have you compared your salary at aramco to that of a saudi's? Even if he does get extra months in pay it still isnt the same as an american/brit's. Im not referring to the saudis who have been there YEARS and are about to retire.. and thank you elephant shoes for the appriciation! his job terrifies me personally but the uniform is definately a perk. Again people....NOT getting my QUESTION....!!!! My question WAS I dont think it is fair that the saudi's do not have the perks that the expats DO have. Even a saudi must move from one area to another and miss his family. Even Saudi kids have to relocate. Even a saudi who is QUALIFIED ENOUGH for a job should be offered all those things too. And if the money that put food on my kids table was coming from another country, even Isreal, I would be appriciative. I know not all expats make bad comments. But you would not believe the comments I HAVE heard and my negative feelings are towards THEM. AGAIN- TO CLARIFY- I'm not saying NO to expats. I'm saying give the QUALIFIED saudi's the same!
Saudi Arabia - 12 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
Hi. First of all no expat is getting any thing free here. Every expat works really hard to earn. THey had worked hard to get the right education and left their home lands to work and survive. Dont forget that they are away from their families and all that , so expats are the one who are suffering. There are many expats like me who working so hard to earn little. We all risk lives for some body, every morning i get to work after passing huge traffic which is also risk because anything can happen. You should be proud of your husband that he is serving his country and you shouldnt be complaining. The people who are making fun of others shouldnt be doing this, but it has nothing to do with whether they are expats or whatever. Anybody can make fun of anybody which is wrong. Please remember that million of Saudis have businesses because of expats in this country. Unfortunately Saudis dont realize that expats are part of success and developement of this country. I have been to UK and british friends told me that they are very thank full for expats especially Indians and Pakistanis who work hard and running their hospitals, schools and other businesses. Please consider our efforts in this country. Well if you are talking about western expats then may be your are right that its unfair.
2 :
We don't live in luxury and I hardly think the compounds are lavish. We don't get free cars, phones, gas and we do actually pay rent. The Saudis I know get free education, as well, all the way through University. Once a year we get money to travel home. I think it might have something to do with residency laws, but I'm not sure. The Saudis I know also get free medical care and that includes extended family members. For every 12 months of pay an expat gets, the Saudis get 14-16 months (at Aramco) they also receive a housing allowance to help pay for the purchase of their homes. So really it goes both ways. We all get perks. As far as people complaining,well it's part of human nature. Anyone living in culture that is unfamiliar to them is going to complain about how things are different from what they are used to. As far as the noise from the planes, if I don't hear them flying I think something is wrong! I am glad they are doing their jobs and I appreciate and thank them for it!
3 :
ONCE, I was in a festival called "Almohamadiyyah 1st Arabian Horse festival" there were many western expats .. when the owners names have been called - those expats were makin' jokes about the names- One of them said "abdulaziz steals everything" they thought we don't understand But that word made me sad very much . that word made me think too much about our "respect" to them
4 :
Salams sis, I wanted to email you but that is not possible. I understand how you feel, I too felt the same way before. When I was in Singapore, I see all the expats living the high life and getting paid so much. While we Singaporeans had to slog and work for longer hours and make much lesser than them. Now that my husband got a job in Dubai, we somehow received the same 'package' as any other expats. I think its to compensate us, for leaving the comforts of our own homes/ country and work in a foreign land. Alhamdulillah, we are thankful that we are here in Dubai and so much of our daily expenses are taken care by the company. Although, I must add, wherever you may be, you have to respect the people, culture n religion of others. May Allah bless your family, sister.
5 :
Very interesting and new to me. I always thought that KSA has the same structure regarding the foreign workforce than the UAE (or almost). Some UAE citizen, especially Govt. employers, employees in higher positions and family with more than 3 kids will mostly receive a free villa. I know that both countries provide free education (for citizen) and free health care. As a plus, citizen will be send aboard if proper medical care can not be provided and the Govt. will pay all expenses for the patient and his/her company. Also students aboard will be provided with a scholarship. Mostly expats will receive a "salary package" incl. rent, furnishing allowance and transportation. Please be aware, that most expats leave their home and sometimes family members behind. Do you think a professional with a good job at home will pay rent twice? Buy furnisher twice (and this mostly just for a couple years)? A Westerner mostly will go home for major surgery. Do you know what this costs? An expat is not covered financially when loosing his/her job and has to leave the country. An expat will not receive any retirement money or pension in Saudi. An expat is not covered falling ill and not be able to work any more. An expat is not able to receive any social benefits. Please take into consideration, that for all the mentioned cases an expat who thinks in the long run needs to save money to be covered for the unexpected and the end of service. An other aspect is that you have to convince experts to go to a foreign country for work, especially if an expat is not coming from a country like India, Pakistan, Asia etc, where people are desperate for jobs. To complain lays in the human nature. What do you think how often I hear that Arabs wear dresses and are gay when greeting each other. How often is the Abaya called a tent and the men "towle heads". Just ignore it. edit@N M: I found an article you may find interesting: http://www.arabianbusiness.com/515749-expats-to-blame-for-saudi-unemployment?ln=en Also read the comments:))
6 :
Think about it: Is it really all expats that get all this? I dont think so...It is a minority in certain professions and with very good work experience that get these payments. The reason they give them all this money is as an initiative for them to move over here. Why would a whole family of say a pilot trainer agree to move to KSA,without a good financial initiative? You think it is easy for children to relocate? For the wife to leave behind all her family and move here raising children alone? If such people were not needed, they would not be hired. The amount of high salaries-since the 80's has fallen a lot and the amount of expats in general is reduced ( I mean the really high paid ones). In addition, how many of these expats really enjoy living in the compounds? What is so special about them? The villas are average sized - typical european and US sizes-and there is a common pool. They live isolated from the rest of the community, like in a cage with high walls,,,,not to be seen! What a nice feeling....Do you think that this is ideal? I do not believe that these high salaries should be mandatory for anyone! These are temporary salaries covering some needs.
7 :
Most expats in Saudi Arabia are from the Philippines, Egypt, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Shri Lanka. And they get paid far less than the Saudis get paid. A relatively small number of westerners from Europe and other countries get free housing and other benefits that might be better than most Saudis have. Because that's what it takes to attract workers from these countries. And for one reason or another these workers cannot be easily replaced with Saudi workers. Many Saudi women for example cannot work night shifts or be on call for emergencies. And that makes many foreign female workers in Saudi hospitals irreplaceable with Saudi workers. And due to family responsibilities, Saudi workers in other types of employment quite often don't work as much as the foreign workers work, even when their work responsibilities are exactly the same. They either come late for work, or they leave early, or they take a lot more sick leave than the foreign workers take. Which often leads to resentment among foreign workers who have to pick up the slack and work twice as hard, when the Saudi workers are absent from their work. And of course, many westerners resent the Mutawas who try to impose Saudi culture and values on them. Because such imposition is seen among westerners as a violation of human rights. Most western countries have rules and laws that at least on paper guarantee a lot more religious and cultural freedom than what is allowed in Saudi Arabia. And for many westerners, coming to Saudi Arabia is a big cultural shock. Because they are not used to such lack of freedom and so many restrictions on their culture and religion.
8 :
i would be happy if i weak up one day and find Saudi Arabia is expats-free.
9 :
I understand you Sister, But I am also an Expat and living in KSA, I am at managerial position and we also have many Saudi's working in my company. The difference between expat and the Saudi's are; I have to work long hours after duty time. (without overtime) I have to take responsibility of every thing in the company. I don't get any reward if I do something beneficial to the company. I have to pay the damages if a Saudi's make mistake under my supervision. Saudi's come late and leave early. Its impossible to run normal daily tasks of company if given to Saudi's. They don't take or feel any responsibility to work. They waste company resources and believe its meant for them. I have to keep a standby expat beside every Saudi to function normally. Well there are many more things, but I will like to say only one thing. If Saudi's were capable to do things themselves, Expats won't be needed. I am sorry sister if you feel any offense, but this is my experience.
10 :
I hear you punjabi! My husband was moved to KSA to take over a major project for his company and when we were moving everyone told us how family friendly KSA was. Guess what? ever since we have come here we hardly get to see him bcos he has to cover up for his Saudi colleagues... in his company saudization is not complete and hence things according to him are not as bad as they could have been! I know several other men on our compound who complain how difficult it is to get Saudis to work and frankly listening to them it seems to me astonishing that they have jobs at all! However Saudization has been shoved down every manager's throat and there is no choice. I am sorry to say this but if Saudis were so capable to take care of their own country you wouldnt need expats. You guys have much to learn from the smarter and worldy wise Emiratis, who have been so successful in their emiratization drive simply bcos their people are ready to work and have realised to live in this world they need to get real. In the west the KSA is known as a hardship posting and myhusband for exampe would never have come here, exciting project or not, if we hadnt gotten a good accomodation in a good compound and schooling and medical insurance as perks. Please know that back in the Uk both of these things are free for us anyway. Compare this to the fact that everyone is dying to go to the UAE and so hence the days of big salary packages for westeners is very much past there!
11 :
I can see all sides of the argument. My husband is Saudi, and I'm American, and I'm sure if I were to get a job I would make more money than him. we have similar degrees, so it wouldn't be about education, it would be about nationality. I do wish we can have some of the perks that the expats get in his company. But at the same time, I feel grateful that he has such a good job. It's a stable job. It's secure. They very rarely fire anyone. We have free healthcare. My husband will get retirement from the company, and of course he contributes to GOSI. But, the expats who are permanent employees also get retirement from the company or at least a very large end of service benefit. I honestly think we're better off with his 'Saudi' salary than we would be if we were living in the US, still on one income. He doesn't pay any taxes here, and he always gets raises and extra pay sometimes and he can get some overtime. I think there are some expats who are ungrateful for what they have and are not here for a cultural experience. But, for the most part, I've found the expats to be friendly. @ h - Saudis are eligible to apply for an interest free home loan from the government, but they won't get the money for at least like 20 years from when they apply because too many people want the loan and not everyone pays it back.
12 :
i'm an expat & ya i agree with yur point. i believe that alwayz experience, talent , qualifiction & hardwork should b counted .but we generally c taht the priority is given to which country the employee belongs to. NOT ALL EXPATS R GETTING FAIR MONEY DEAR. we asians neverthless of our talent,dedication & hardwork get very very very less pay when compare to employees frm other countries. u all know which countries i'm talking 'bout. i'm not complaining. just keeping my point that all expats r not treated the same.this country has given me a lot & i luv this country & dont wanna leave it.nomatter what.
Hello. I am hoping not to be misunderstood by this, or to offend anyone. But I just dont think this is fair! How come when the expats come here they get to live in luxury? They live for free in the BEST most lavish compounds, free cars, free phones, free gas, free private schooling, free travel tickets, free medical at the best hospitals, all they basically pay for is clothes and food? But why dont they do this for the saudis? I have my kids in a preschool in a compound and I have started wondering this. It's not fair! Or at least give the saudis the same level of education these expats have so that they can have these jobs too! Why does the average saudi today have to struggle to pay rent? put his kids in school? pay utilities? pay hospitals? if you want a free hospital you have to go to one that is going to make you wait 6 months for an appointment! I just think its sad that the average saudi like my husband and my friends shusbands are finding it almost impossible to buy a house when the expats come and live for free, then take all the money and send it to their countries. I'm not talking bad of expats, most my friends are expats. I just think it's unfair saudis dont get that. My husband works for the govt and risks his life for the country every morning he goes to work. But what I really hate are the expats who are ungrateful. Who break the rules, complain about saudi, make fun of the saudis, mutawas, and culture. Dont bite the hand that feeds you. An expat in aramco was complaining about the noise the RSAF makes every day. I understand complaining, but she was going too far. Calling them stupid, rude, saying she was going to "complain". I said my GOD...you are very ungrateful. Those pilots are risking their lives daily practising to save YOUR ASS if their is ever an attack. You should be happy to hear them. Ive also heard women making fun of mutawas and even islam. To all the expats who hate saudi so much, and hate saudi people, Please remember that you would be jobless and broke and maybe homeless if it wasnt for saudi arabia. thank you everyone for your responses. well to me when a company pays for everything for you, I consider it free. And I do know of many expats who do get free cars, phones, gas, etc. All I am saying is that I wish the saudis would be offered at least some of the same, or at least offered the education in decent schools for free. And I dont mean scholarships I mean from KG and up. Yes there are free saudi schools, but have you ever been in one!?!!?!? You would be SHOCKED and most of them should be condemned. And I would like to add I am in no way complaining about my husbands work, I am in fact extremely proud of him, however I do think he should be given more credit by the government for all he does like other countries do with their air force. We do have free hospitals but again, have you BEEN in one? Thank you very much for your much appriciated answer. I know that yes, expats work very hard. But so do the saudis and I just wish they could also have some of these privelages. thank you h. No sadly it is not the same here. and I did not know that about expats, thank you for telling me. Please do not misunderstand me people, I love expats and am one in a way, (other than the ones who say mean things about the country and its locals). I am not saying I wish expats didnt get these things, I am saying I wish it was mandatory for the companies to provide these things for saudis they hire too. elephant shoes, have you compared your salary at aramco to that of a saudi's? Even if he does get extra months in pay it still isnt the same as an american/brit's. Im not referring to the saudis who have been there YEARS and are about to retire.. and thank you elephant shoes for the appriciation! his job terrifies me personally but the uniform is definately a perk. Again people....NOT getting my QUESTION....!!!! My question WAS I dont think it is fair that the saudi's do not have the perks that the expats DO have. Even a saudi must move from one area to another and miss his family. Even Saudi kids have to relocate. Even a saudi who is QUALIFIED ENOUGH for a job should be offered all those things too. And if the money that put food on my kids table was coming from another country, even Isreal, I would be appriciative. I know not all expats make bad comments. But you would not believe the comments I HAVE heard and my negative feelings are towards THEM. AGAIN- TO CLARIFY- I'm not saying NO to expats. I'm saying give the QUALIFIED saudi's the same!
Saudi Arabia - 12 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
Hi. First of all no expat is getting any thing free here. Every expat works really hard to earn. THey had worked hard to get the right education and left their home lands to work and survive. Dont forget that they are away from their families and all that , so expats are the one who are suffering. There are many expats like me who working so hard to earn little. We all risk lives for some body, every morning i get to work after passing huge traffic which is also risk because anything can happen. You should be proud of your husband that he is serving his country and you shouldnt be complaining. The people who are making fun of others shouldnt be doing this, but it has nothing to do with whether they are expats or whatever. Anybody can make fun of anybody which is wrong. Please remember that million of Saudis have businesses because of expats in this country. Unfortunately Saudis dont realize that expats are part of success and developement of this country. I have been to UK and british friends told me that they are very thank full for expats especially Indians and Pakistanis who work hard and running their hospitals, schools and other businesses. Please consider our efforts in this country. Well if you are talking about western expats then may be your are right that its unfair.
2 :
We don't live in luxury and I hardly think the compounds are lavish. We don't get free cars, phones, gas and we do actually pay rent. The Saudis I know get free education, as well, all the way through University. Once a year we get money to travel home. I think it might have something to do with residency laws, but I'm not sure. The Saudis I know also get free medical care and that includes extended family members. For every 12 months of pay an expat gets, the Saudis get 14-16 months (at Aramco) they also receive a housing allowance to help pay for the purchase of their homes. So really it goes both ways. We all get perks. As far as people complaining,well it's part of human nature. Anyone living in culture that is unfamiliar to them is going to complain about how things are different from what they are used to. As far as the noise from the planes, if I don't hear them flying I think something is wrong! I am glad they are doing their jobs and I appreciate and thank them for it!
3 :
ONCE, I was in a festival called "Almohamadiyyah 1st Arabian Horse festival" there were many western expats .. when the owners names have been called - those expats were makin' jokes about the names- One of them said "abdulaziz steals everything" they thought we don't understand But that word made me sad very much . that word made me think too much about our "respect" to them
4 :
Salams sis, I wanted to email you but that is not possible. I understand how you feel, I too felt the same way before. When I was in Singapore, I see all the expats living the high life and getting paid so much. While we Singaporeans had to slog and work for longer hours and make much lesser than them. Now that my husband got a job in Dubai, we somehow received the same 'package' as any other expats. I think its to compensate us, for leaving the comforts of our own homes/ country and work in a foreign land. Alhamdulillah, we are thankful that we are here in Dubai and so much of our daily expenses are taken care by the company. Although, I must add, wherever you may be, you have to respect the people, culture n religion of others. May Allah bless your family, sister.
5 :
Very interesting and new to me. I always thought that KSA has the same structure regarding the foreign workforce than the UAE (or almost). Some UAE citizen, especially Govt. employers, employees in higher positions and family with more than 3 kids will mostly receive a free villa. I know that both countries provide free education (for citizen) and free health care. As a plus, citizen will be send aboard if proper medical care can not be provided and the Govt. will pay all expenses for the patient and his/her company. Also students aboard will be provided with a scholarship. Mostly expats will receive a "salary package" incl. rent, furnishing allowance and transportation. Please be aware, that most expats leave their home and sometimes family members behind. Do you think a professional with a good job at home will pay rent twice? Buy furnisher twice (and this mostly just for a couple years)? A Westerner mostly will go home for major surgery. Do you know what this costs? An expat is not covered financially when loosing his/her job and has to leave the country. An expat will not receive any retirement money or pension in Saudi. An expat is not covered falling ill and not be able to work any more. An expat is not able to receive any social benefits. Please take into consideration, that for all the mentioned cases an expat who thinks in the long run needs to save money to be covered for the unexpected and the end of service. An other aspect is that you have to convince experts to go to a foreign country for work, especially if an expat is not coming from a country like India, Pakistan, Asia etc, where people are desperate for jobs. To complain lays in the human nature. What do you think how often I hear that Arabs wear dresses and are gay when greeting each other. How often is the Abaya called a tent and the men "towle heads". Just ignore it. edit@N M: I found an article you may find interesting: http://www.arabianbusiness.com/515749-expats-to-blame-for-saudi-unemployment?ln=en Also read the comments:))
6 :
Think about it: Is it really all expats that get all this? I dont think so...It is a minority in certain professions and with very good work experience that get these payments. The reason they give them all this money is as an initiative for them to move over here. Why would a whole family of say a pilot trainer agree to move to KSA,without a good financial initiative? You think it is easy for children to relocate? For the wife to leave behind all her family and move here raising children alone? If such people were not needed, they would not be hired. The amount of high salaries-since the 80's has fallen a lot and the amount of expats in general is reduced ( I mean the really high paid ones). In addition, how many of these expats really enjoy living in the compounds? What is so special about them? The villas are average sized - typical european and US sizes-and there is a common pool. They live isolated from the rest of the community, like in a cage with high walls,,,,not to be seen! What a nice feeling....Do you think that this is ideal? I do not believe that these high salaries should be mandatory for anyone! These are temporary salaries covering some needs.
7 :
Most expats in Saudi Arabia are from the Philippines, Egypt, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Shri Lanka. And they get paid far less than the Saudis get paid. A relatively small number of westerners from Europe and other countries get free housing and other benefits that might be better than most Saudis have. Because that's what it takes to attract workers from these countries. And for one reason or another these workers cannot be easily replaced with Saudi workers. Many Saudi women for example cannot work night shifts or be on call for emergencies. And that makes many foreign female workers in Saudi hospitals irreplaceable with Saudi workers. And due to family responsibilities, Saudi workers in other types of employment quite often don't work as much as the foreign workers work, even when their work responsibilities are exactly the same. They either come late for work, or they leave early, or they take a lot more sick leave than the foreign workers take. Which often leads to resentment among foreign workers who have to pick up the slack and work twice as hard, when the Saudi workers are absent from their work. And of course, many westerners resent the Mutawas who try to impose Saudi culture and values on them. Because such imposition is seen among westerners as a violation of human rights. Most western countries have rules and laws that at least on paper guarantee a lot more religious and cultural freedom than what is allowed in Saudi Arabia. And for many westerners, coming to Saudi Arabia is a big cultural shock. Because they are not used to such lack of freedom and so many restrictions on their culture and religion.
8 :
i would be happy if i weak up one day and find Saudi Arabia is expats-free.
9 :
I understand you Sister, But I am also an Expat and living in KSA, I am at managerial position and we also have many Saudi's working in my company. The difference between expat and the Saudi's are; I have to work long hours after duty time. (without overtime) I have to take responsibility of every thing in the company. I don't get any reward if I do something beneficial to the company. I have to pay the damages if a Saudi's make mistake under my supervision. Saudi's come late and leave early. Its impossible to run normal daily tasks of company if given to Saudi's. They don't take or feel any responsibility to work. They waste company resources and believe its meant for them. I have to keep a standby expat beside every Saudi to function normally. Well there are many more things, but I will like to say only one thing. If Saudi's were capable to do things themselves, Expats won't be needed. I am sorry sister if you feel any offense, but this is my experience.
10 :
I hear you punjabi! My husband was moved to KSA to take over a major project for his company and when we were moving everyone told us how family friendly KSA was. Guess what? ever since we have come here we hardly get to see him bcos he has to cover up for his Saudi colleagues... in his company saudization is not complete and hence things according to him are not as bad as they could have been! I know several other men on our compound who complain how difficult it is to get Saudis to work and frankly listening to them it seems to me astonishing that they have jobs at all! However Saudization has been shoved down every manager's throat and there is no choice. I am sorry to say this but if Saudis were so capable to take care of their own country you wouldnt need expats. You guys have much to learn from the smarter and worldy wise Emiratis, who have been so successful in their emiratization drive simply bcos their people are ready to work and have realised to live in this world they need to get real. In the west the KSA is known as a hardship posting and myhusband for exampe would never have come here, exciting project or not, if we hadnt gotten a good accomodation in a good compound and schooling and medical insurance as perks. Please know that back in the Uk both of these things are free for us anyway. Compare this to the fact that everyone is dying to go to the UAE and so hence the days of big salary packages for westeners is very much past there!
11 :
I can see all sides of the argument. My husband is Saudi, and I'm American, and I'm sure if I were to get a job I would make more money than him. we have similar degrees, so it wouldn't be about education, it would be about nationality. I do wish we can have some of the perks that the expats get in his company. But at the same time, I feel grateful that he has such a good job. It's a stable job. It's secure. They very rarely fire anyone. We have free healthcare. My husband will get retirement from the company, and of course he contributes to GOSI. But, the expats who are permanent employees also get retirement from the company or at least a very large end of service benefit. I honestly think we're better off with his 'Saudi' salary than we would be if we were living in the US, still on one income. He doesn't pay any taxes here, and he always gets raises and extra pay sometimes and he can get some overtime. I think there are some expats who are ungrateful for what they have and are not here for a cultural experience. But, for the most part, I've found the expats to be friendly. @ h - Saudis are eligible to apply for an interest free home loan from the government, but they won't get the money for at least like 20 years from when they apply because too many people want the loan and not everyone pays it back.
12 :
i'm an expat & ya i agree with yur point. i believe that alwayz experience, talent , qualifiction & hardwork should b counted .but we generally c taht the priority is given to which country the employee belongs to. NOT ALL EXPATS R GETTING FAIR MONEY DEAR. we asians neverthless of our talent,dedication & hardwork get very very very less pay when compare to employees frm other countries. u all know which countries i'm talking 'bout. i'm not complaining. just keeping my point that all expats r not treated the same.this country has given me a lot & i luv this country & dont wanna leave it.nomatter what.
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Should we just make a law that says no religious buildings be built by foreign money?
Should we just make a law that says no religious buildings be built by foreign money?
We don't allow foreign contributions to political parties, why can Saudi Arabia and Iran with Qatar funnel their money to force their religion on us? If the muslims living here can build the mosques on their own, by all means it would be a bit different. But we have seen evidence otherwise. I don't see them comming up with 100 million dollars to build a supermosque in a part of Manhattan where there are very few muslims..if you have ever been to New York that part of Manhattan is the Financial District and most of the muslims live in Brooklyn. The constitution doesn't protect foreign interests in the US, dimwits
Politics - 13 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
Have you ever heard of the Constitution or do you just like shitting all over it?
2 :
Maybe, but that might inhibit all religions....wait, yes. Definitely yes.
3 :
There are 100 mosques already in NYC and no Muslim lives in 1/2 mile of the super mosque.
4 :
Because this would be making a law about religion. "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof;" It isn't that hard to read. Think of it as 100 million off the trade deficit.
5 :
I don't think any foreign money should be used to aquire U.S. territory.
6 :
How about we just establish a Republican Tribunal that everyone must apply to before they do anything, to get permission first.
7 :
I'll go with that if we also no longer allow foreign money to invest in U.S. corporations.
8 :
Better stop building Catholic churches then. A good bit of that money comes from the Vatican. Fish in a barrel folks. Fish in a barrel.
9 :
Ouch. I've seen really dumb posts before, but this might be tops. Please read what you wrote, and contrast it with our Constitution. Lemme know how it goes.
10 :
I agree with you Joe, if the Muslim living in this Country and are in America legally. power to them. I wonder if the Mormons can build a Temple in Saudi Arabia? Hey! good luck and God bless you
11 :
How do you constitute that when the Federal Reserve bank does not even belong to the United States of America??? Did you know, you being the Sheriff you ought to have known that and made some arrests. Proof: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2fjxaRLpQo&feature=related
12 :
You're very amusing. I can't tell if you're serious or being sarcastic. Can you explain to me how building a mosque or any other house of worship is "forcing a religion on you"? Are you so weak-minded and weak-willed that the very sight of a house of worship compels you to practice that religion against your will? When a Temple is erected, is Judaism forced into your brain? And, uh, by the way, the "mosque" is being built 2 1/2 blocks away from ground zero which serves as the cut-off for the financial district- therefore, it is NOT in the financial district but 2 1/2 blocks east. In this area is a high concentration of Middle Eastern shops and restaurants. Not to mention, the center is open to people of any faith (it has basketball courts and workout facilities among many other things), and happened to be a cheap buy in NYC, which is tough to find these days. But above all, our Constitution and New York State laws support this construction- if you want to wipe your a$$ with the Constitution, go to Saudi Arabia and do it, will ya? Edit: Uh, the owners of that building are American citizens, DIMWIT, regardless of how they are funded. An American citizen remodeling a building that he/she owns is not a "foreign interest" as much as you would like it to be.
13 :
You state " We don't allow foreign contributions to political parties" Have you heard about- Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. I think we know who the dimwit is.
We don't allow foreign contributions to political parties, why can Saudi Arabia and Iran with Qatar funnel their money to force their religion on us? If the muslims living here can build the mosques on their own, by all means it would be a bit different. But we have seen evidence otherwise. I don't see them comming up with 100 million dollars to build a supermosque in a part of Manhattan where there are very few muslims..if you have ever been to New York that part of Manhattan is the Financial District and most of the muslims live in Brooklyn. The constitution doesn't protect foreign interests in the US, dimwits
Politics - 13 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
Have you ever heard of the Constitution or do you just like shitting all over it?
2 :
Maybe, but that might inhibit all religions....wait, yes. Definitely yes.
3 :
There are 100 mosques already in NYC and no Muslim lives in 1/2 mile of the super mosque.
4 :
Because this would be making a law about religion. "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof;" It isn't that hard to read. Think of it as 100 million off the trade deficit.
5 :
I don't think any foreign money should be used to aquire U.S. territory.
6 :
How about we just establish a Republican Tribunal that everyone must apply to before they do anything, to get permission first.
7 :
I'll go with that if we also no longer allow foreign money to invest in U.S. corporations.
8 :
Better stop building Catholic churches then. A good bit of that money comes from the Vatican. Fish in a barrel folks. Fish in a barrel.
9 :
Ouch. I've seen really dumb posts before, but this might be tops. Please read what you wrote, and contrast it with our Constitution. Lemme know how it goes.
10 :
I agree with you Joe, if the Muslim living in this Country and are in America legally. power to them. I wonder if the Mormons can build a Temple in Saudi Arabia? Hey! good luck and God bless you
11 :
How do you constitute that when the Federal Reserve bank does not even belong to the United States of America??? Did you know, you being the Sheriff you ought to have known that and made some arrests. Proof: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2fjxaRLpQo&feature=related
12 :
You're very amusing. I can't tell if you're serious or being sarcastic. Can you explain to me how building a mosque or any other house of worship is "forcing a religion on you"? Are you so weak-minded and weak-willed that the very sight of a house of worship compels you to practice that religion against your will? When a Temple is erected, is Judaism forced into your brain? And, uh, by the way, the "mosque" is being built 2 1/2 blocks away from ground zero which serves as the cut-off for the financial district- therefore, it is NOT in the financial district but 2 1/2 blocks east. In this area is a high concentration of Middle Eastern shops and restaurants. Not to mention, the center is open to people of any faith (it has basketball courts and workout facilities among many other things), and happened to be a cheap buy in NYC, which is tough to find these days. But above all, our Constitution and New York State laws support this construction- if you want to wipe your a$$ with the Constitution, go to Saudi Arabia and do it, will ya? Edit: Uh, the owners of that building are American citizens, DIMWIT, regardless of how they are funded. An American citizen remodeling a building that he/she owns is not a "foreign interest" as much as you would like it to be.
13 :
You state " We don't allow foreign contributions to political parties" Have you heard about- Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. I think we know who the dimwit is.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)