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China is the new Japan. in Blogging JoeUser Forums

I remember as a little boy having a tin car made in Japan. This was the late fifties and Japanese products were not high on most people's want lists. We know where Japan stands today--its cameras, to name one example, being the best in the World. Toyota and Lexus are proud examples too, of how a nation seeks perfection in technology. To get to the point, the

Reply to Why we shouldn't simply leave Iraq in War on Terror JoeUser Forums

I'm puzzled. As an expatriate South African living in Egypt, I've never been sure why Bush went into Iraq in the first place? Was it oil (Halliburton Cheney may have had influence?) Was it the terror threat (How many 9/11 terrorists came from Iraq?) Was it hatred for an oppressive regime (Saddam's reign pales in comparison with the old Liberia, Sierra Leone and Sudan --now there's a bunch of blood-thirsty bastards.) Perhaps it was WMD's. Well North Korea and Iran coul

Reply to How did Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter, die? in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Thanks for sane and balanced comments JUser friends.

Reply to Blair, Bush And Nuremberg in International JoeUser Forums

A good article. Let us face it Blair is responsible for his own downfall. He has made a massive mistake by following Bush into Iraq and Afghanistan. To use the vernacular, Iraq is a F*****g mess with the death toll rising by the day. I will not go into the reasons for his partnership or the results that will ensue (It is going to get far worse.) What I will say is that Blair made a decision and he must live with that. If he thinks that the oc

Reply to Steve Irwin Crocodile Hunter is dead in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Well said Jennifer 1. I salute him too.

Reply to Steve Irwin Crocodile Hunter is dead in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Well said Jennifer 1. I salute him too.

Reply to Steve Irwin Crocodile Hunter is dead in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Well said Jennifer 1. I salute him too.

How did Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter, die? in Current Events JoeUser Forums

If you can imagine those nasty sharpened bamboo shoots that the Vietcong used in their traps during the war, then that is basically what the barb on a Bullray is like. This can be seen when studying the skeleton. The barb is about 9 inches long, more or less, on an adult ray and apart from imparting the nasty sting it is known for, is sharp enough to pierce skin given

Reply to Bringing up Kids: Progress is slow. in Blogging JoeUser Forums

We did thanks. And we're hopefully going to breed with them!

Reply to die is good right? in Pure Technology JoeUser Forums

If I think you are saying what you are saying I believe the first step is to get to a Doctor right away. That is very important.

Reply to Have you had any Supernatural experiences? in Religion JoeUser Forums

To Jennifer 1, So are you South African like me, or did you live there for a while?

Reply to Massive Foot Infection in Surgery JoeUser Forums

I have some serious medical advice for you: Grab a nurse while you can--it won't affect your foot!

Bringing up Kids: Progress is slow. in Blogging JoeUser Forums

I enjoyed Draginol's blog :" Advice for my daughter." Some good advice, Draginol, but we never know how they'll turn out do we? And we have to adapt according to circumstances. My 26 year old daughter (married), has always enjoyed walking and talking with her Dad. I enjoy her husband too. So, when they visit we cram in as much loving and sharing time as we ca

Reply to Here We Go Again...Why The President Is Wrong in Current Events JoeUser Forums

To San Chonino, Probably a poor choice of words (post-partum). Let's say post-appointment as in birth of a new President.

Reply to A Quality Razor - Yes There Is A Difference in Misc JoeUser Forums

Doc, she uses mine and I do grumble. By the way that Merkur reminds me of my old Minora---antiquated but gets the job done.

Reply to Another reason liberals don't like Bolton in Politics JoeUser Forums

Yes, his grey moustache is like my dog's--big, white and funny, and his hairstyle is sloppy. And just look next time how he dresses :collars poorly ironed; shabby jackets and mismatched pants. He's a walking fashion disaster--but he seems to know what he's doing. He needs a hip PA to advise him on dress, hairstyle and posture!

Reply to Have you had any Supernatural experiences? in Religion JoeUser Forums

Thanks for comments Jennifer 1. How did you meet Ray McCauley? Were you a member of Rhema in South Africa?

Reply to Here We Go Again...Why The President Is Wrong in Current Events JoeUser Forums

That's fine Charles C. but those are not my quotes! And I think this whole thing is far bigger than nit-picking. This is a viewpoint on a serious issue.

Reply to Have you had any Supernatural experiences? in Religion JoeUser Forums

To Aeryck, Yes, and stay sane.

Reply to Have you had any Supernatural experiences? in Religion JoeUser Forums

Thanks Doc, I have to write, after all. And it was serious.

Reply to Here We Go Again...Why The President Is Wrong in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Sorry, that comment wasa bit discombubulated, but I hope you get the message.

Reply to Here We Go Again...Why The President Is Wrong in Current Events JoeUser Forums

I don't want to get into a political argument here because I am not American and do not know the "Big Picture". However it seems to me, as a layman, that the President of the USA has a 9/11 post-partum depression and he considers himself the saviour of America, the "terrorist-buster", the Bin Laden hunter and the Middle East expert. When we look at his record in the future we may find that he will go down in history as the man wh

Have you had any Supernatural experiences? in Religion JoeUser Forums

I blogged the other day and said that the Supernatural was anathema to me. I had a very frightening experience when I was younger and I denied any Supernatural acknowledgement after that. Here's my short story: I was 20 years old (this is almost 40 years ago!), and my girlfriend at the time became friendly with people who belonged to a Spiritualist church. I

President of Iran fires off again! in Current Events JoeUser Forums

I regard myself as a logical realist i.e. let me see the facts and if they don't add up I question them. If they are fact, witnessed by hundreds or thousands, and substantiated by honourable people, I believe them. That is why I do not believe in the supernatural , Uri Geller or plain bull****. Politicians skew the facts for their own political purposes. Others turn f

I need some help with history. in History JoeUser Forums

I am a history buff and I hope that JU regulars like Dr. G. , Moderateman and others can help me with an intriguing question. My wife and I were watching "Battlefield Detectives" on Discovery and the subject was the Vietnam War. Some clips shown were of Walter Cronkite in 1968 in Saigon. This was after/during the Tet offensive. The newsreel comment ran 'rough