HEADLINE:Fearing the future, few Iraqis cheer US departure
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2minkey
bootlicker
The REAL problem in the Middle East is the blood-thirsty 7th century Islamic law.
that picture has nothing to do with sharia. those guys have made superficial cuts on their heads and the blood symbolizes the battle wounds of hussein, a very important figure in their religion. it's no different than the christians that re-enact the crucifixion. next time, know what you are talking about.
ResearchMonkey
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But is does have everything to with an unquenchable blood thirst.
I haven't seen any mass ritualistic crucifixions lately, have you?
I haven't seen any mass ritualistic crucifixions lately, have you?
ResearchMonkey
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Funny. While I have read about this happening in some places, I've never seen any of blood letting among the tens of thousands of Christians I have known over the years. I haven't even heard of anyone participating in such an event. I suppose carrying a cross might be considered selfmutliation to you, dunno!?
What does this religious rite of bleeding symbolize to the people who participate? hmmmmm.
However, I had my head cut in a ritualistic manner when I was but 8 days old. Do you wanna see pictures?
What does this religious rite of bleeding symbolize to the people who participate? hmmmmm.
However, I had my head cut in a ritualistic manner when I was but 8 days old. Do you wanna see pictures?
jimpeel
Well-Known Member
Dependent on oil -- yes.
Dependent on the current sources of oil -- no.
Try getting a copy of "Modern Marvels: The Secrets of Oil" and you will see that we are wholly dependent on oil; and that dependency is not going to go away any time soon.
2minkey
bootlicker
i'm more than a little bit familiar with our massive dependence on oil, weaving its sticky little fingers through our entire economy/infrastructure.
time to do something about it. as i said, incremental moves toward other energy sources.
or perhaps it's time for what schumpeter called creative destruction of capital.
time to do something about it. as i said, incremental moves toward other energy sources.
or perhaps it's time for what schumpeter called creative destruction of capital.
Winky
Well-Known Member
another 145,000 Iraqis killed in Iranian nuclear strikes today
Destruction of the economy is well under way at this rate of
growth the demand for oil will continue to fall.
Of course with a hyperinflated dollar who'd want to buy
a gallon of gas that costs $ 2,700.00 anyway?
Destruction of the economy is well under way at this rate of
growth the demand for oil will continue to fall.
Of course with a hyperinflated dollar who'd want to buy
a gallon of gas that costs $ 2,700.00 anyway?
MrBishop
Well-Known Member
Alternative energy sources for the power-grid. Nuclear is a good option, as is solar, hydroelectric, wind turbines etc...
Alternative power-sources for transportion.
Alternative materials for roads, highways, driveways etc...
There are your top-3 uses with plastics being #4. and fertilizer/pesticides/herbicides coming in close by.
http://www.eia.doe.gov/energyexplained/index.cfm?page=oil_home#tab2
You produce about 5million barrels/day and import roughly twice that number
You have about 21billion barrels in potential oil in the USA.
Roughly 4200 days worth of oil at current use if you drill every possible local source, including all you might get from deap-sea drilling.
Perhaps it might be time to look at lowering your daily consumption from 15mbd to something more reasonable.
Alternative power-sources for transportion.
Alternative materials for roads, highways, driveways etc...
There are your top-3 uses with plastics being #4. and fertilizer/pesticides/herbicides coming in close by.
http://www.eia.doe.gov/energyexplained/index.cfm?page=oil_home#tab2
You produce about 5million barrels/day and import roughly twice that number
You have about 21billion barrels in potential oil in the USA.
Roughly 4200 days worth of oil at current use if you drill every possible local source, including all you might get from deap-sea drilling.
Perhaps it might be time to look at lowering your daily consumption from 15mbd to something more reasonable.
whatevah
ResearchMonkey
Well-Known Member
Well, if it does all go to hell ounce we leave; at least we can rest knowing that we offered them an opportunity to become a respectable nation with enough freedom to show some humor.
