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Over supply of Big Mac in Misc JoeUser Forums

Is this true, are there really 900,000 Macdonalds outlets in the US, this would effectively mean that you have one store for every 333 people. I just read this in an article on a different subject, re: Maccers getting a tad upset about the term now in one of the US dictionaries, "MacJob" dead end job with no prospects for advancement. Which is upsetting Macdonals no end. No world breaking stuff but I would suspect this to a typo.

EU Trade Tarrifs in Politics JoeUser Forums

EU trade Tariffs do not help European Businesses, They only serve to prop up the inefficient local industries, which in itself means that Europe will continue to slip behind the rest of the world in producing competitive products and services. Tariffs only serve to stifle real improvements and development of new technologies, not to mention driving up the cost of imports and more importantly for Europe, \tariffs drive up the cost of local production which relies on imported raw materia

Reply to Europe: Complacency biggest threat to world peace? in Politics JoeUser Forums

Some right some wrong, Britain was not the only member of the Coalition of the willing Number one nor was it first to climb on board. However France as usual played the role of spoiler and fence sitter, not surprising as even when DeGaulle was in exile during WWII he did the same to his allies, little dick syndrome I believe it was (by this I mean always wanting to be one of if not the most important), and no this does not apply to the French people in general, however it does seem to apply to t

Reply to Why Israel is a threat to world peace in Politics JoeUser Forums

Yes it's me again, one last point just a correction, Calor, don't get me wrong I agree with you in the main, however, to be Jweish does not come from being of the Jewish faith, in fact many Jews are in fact secular. To be truely Jewish you must be able to trace you Jewish blood back to Abraham, it must be uninterupted and must be on your mother's side, Jews are one of the many Tribes/Nations which make up the people of the Middle East, along with Arabs and Persians, these can then be divided up

Reply to Why Israel is a threat to world peace in Politics JoeUser Forums

Sorry about the same submission four times , computer went a bit haywire don't no what happened, no I'm not just trying to make a poit. Again sorry.

Reply to Why Israel is a threat to world peace in Politics JoeUser Forums

Back again. Name calling is childish guys. As for the automatic name tag of ”anti semite”, be attributed to those who level criticism against Israeli policy, well what about the dissenting Jews themselves what are they? I would say that it is about time we learnt to differentiate between what is and what isn't. I would expect that comments such as all Jews are bad and deserve no less would be, saying that they are a threat or they should change their policy towards others who h

Reply to Why Israel is a threat to world peace in Politics JoeUser Forums

Israel as a nation is not a threat to the world as such, by this I mean that in general these are a race of people who in general and history bears this out , are peace loving. However the conflict which they are a part of is a threat. I am sure that many people in Europe would mean this when they answer yes to the question above. I do not believe these people are anti Semites, however like most people they do not agree with the tactics of either side. What does strike me as rather stupid ,

Reply to Why Israel is a threat to world peace in Politics JoeUser Forums

Israel as a nation is not a threat to the world as such, by this I mean that in general these are a race of people who in general and history bears this out , are peace loving. However the conflict which they are a part of is a threat. I am sure that many people in Europe would mean this when they answer yes to the question above. I do not believe these people are anti Semites, however like most people they do not agree with the tactics of either side. What does strike me as rather stupid ,

Reply to Why Israel is a threat to world peace in Politics JoeUser Forums

Israel as a nation is not a threat to the world as such, by this I mean that in general these are a race of people who in general and history bears this out , are peace loving. However the conflict which they are a part of is a threat. I am sure that many people in Europe would mean this when they answer yes to the question above. I do not believe these people are anti semites, however like most people they do not agree with the tactics of either side. What does strike me as rather stupid ,

Reply to Why Israel is a threat to world peace in Politics JoeUser Forums

Israel as a nation is not a threat to the world as such, by this I mean that in general these are a race of people who in general and history bears this out , are peace loving. However the conflict which they are a part of is a threat. I am sure that many people in Europe would mean this when they answer yes to the question above. I do not believe these people are anti semites, however like most people they do not agree with the tactics of either side. What does strike me as rather stupid ,

Reply to Europe: Israel biggest threat to world peace? in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Anthony, The Palestinians are terrorist’s is a rather broad statement, Some are, some support them and the rest just want to get on with their lives, doing things we take for granted, you no like walking down the street. A bit like the poll taken before the Coalition of the willing invaded Iraq. This poll claimed that a majority of Iraqies supported their leader and hated the US, interestingly another poll taken by the Indian media in secret at the same time and again after showed this to be a c

Reply to Why Israel is a threat to world peace in Politics JoeUser Forums

As for histroy we can argue the finer points and give our own opinions till we are all in wheel chairs and retirement homes, while innocent people on boths sides suffer. I might add while I do recoginise the legitimite rights of Israel to exist both we in the western world and Israel need to learn that you do not turn and expect the people living there to put out the welcome mat and invite you to take over. Both sides have no intention leaving so then they need to learn a comprimise. I do disag

Reply to Why Israel is a threat to world peace in Politics JoeUser Forums

I have only one comment, the world should be a place where all can live, people who have a constant 2000 year heritage in one place do have some rights to live right where they are, no matter who created the state or its name, however people who have a conection to this land by direct pure linage, which you do have to have to be Jweish, do also have a right. From here on it is a matter for the two groups to understand, and the rest of us can go suck eggs. What we do have a duty to do is try to b

Reply to Europe: Israel biggest threat to world peace? in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Dradinol, any country that has WMDs is a potential threat given the right situation. Granted Iran and Nth Korea are definite threats, however it only takes the wrong weapons in the wrong hans to make other owners of such weapons fit the same bill. Given the fact that the middle east is not the most stable area on earth, it is concievable that given the right pressures Israel could feel compeled to use its not insignificent arsnel of weapons against another middle eastern state. The threat from

Reply to Europe: Israel biggest threat to world peace? in Current Events JoeUser Forums

I know this has nothing to do with the above subject, however I am interested in the History of Stardock Inc, Win customise and Joe User.com. Are they all one business, are they all created by Brad Wardell. I would say that for such a young person I am very impressed. Does contribute this site himself. Oh will you guys be developing a similat suite as object desktop for Linux, if so how far away. Most of my business systems run on Linux. I suppose if you do then you would have to design for

Reply to Europe: Israel biggest threat to world peace? in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Sorry I forgot to answer your other two questions, yes Israel is a threat a long as it has weapons of mass destruction. Does new poll expose paranoia, no just people who would like to see an end to countries using these weapons.

Reply to Europe: Israel biggest threat to world peace? in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Same old question, why is critism of Israel, anti semitic. If so is critism of the US anti us, is critism of any nation, race or religion anti. No, People have opinions. To criticise Israel for some of its policies is not anti Israel just anti those policies big difference. There is no denying that people hate Israel, some because they are anti semite some because they live in a country and I use the term loosly which is controlled by another nation who feel they are justified in treating them a

Reply to The Gutting of the Middle Class in Politics JoeUser Forums

Draginol, you are spot on with Mr Windschuttle, since his book was released there have been several articles presented to refute his rather skewed claims, and have now been brought together in one book (I'm sure it is now a book). This is a very balanced argument presented by Professor Robert Mann, which is accurate and in essence draws on the work of several contributors, all authorities in this field. This is worth reading if you can get your hands on it. Concerned to refute Windschuttle's cl

Reply to The Gutting of the Middle Class in Politics JoeUser Forums

Draginol, There are still many aborioginals alive in Australi today, many decended from the Tasmanian Aboriginals, to some how think that you can justify the treatment of the American Indian, by a remark such as the fact that there are still plenty left belies belief, if only one aboriginal died it would still be a crime, as for your assertion that The aboriginals were wiped out in the nintenth century again is wrong however what sticks in my mind is that it seems to be okay to treat native amer

Reply to The Gutting of the Middle Class in Politics JoeUser Forums

I suppose we will always differ on this, as for denial, sorry none there other than the acusation of genocide, by a Government that did not exist until 1901, and againg you should check you facts as I said before, there was no government funded killings, these killings did happen however were solely paid for by wealthy settlers, had you been keeping up with the current debate you would know that this is now proven to be true. You forget I do not deny what has been dished out to native Australian

Reply to The Gutting of the Middle Class in Politics JoeUser Forums

One comment, Draginol, Australia did not carry out systemised genocide on Tasmainians, if you where in Australia you would be better informed as this very issue is being debated by Historians, both white and balck. The upshot is that while British settlers in some area pursued this policy it was not Government policy, nor was it favoured by the population at the time or the Crown, being the Government of the day. However having said that, in Australia like many other countries we have perptrated

Reply to The Gutting of the Middle Class in Politics JoeUser Forums

You got me fired up now, just to add to above, many of us have opions, and this has always been something I like about this forum. However while I was disappointed with Gw TB and JW(thats John Howard our Prime Minister), I was just as if not more annoyed with the spoiling tatctics of the French President and Media, as I do not believe that the domestic polictial aspirations of their President should be furthered by using the very real plight of the Iraqie people. Nor has any further commitment c

Reply to The Gutting of the Middle Class in Politics JoeUser Forums

Quite right Draginol, what I and other non residents of the US and its President think in the long term is of no real concern to its citizens, it is you people who should have the final say as it is you who will benefit from either the good or the bad decisions, just as we have to deal with what our leaders do. After all I doubt that I or cictzens of France would appreciate our leaders being maligned by you or your media. You are the voters and it is your right to be proud or embarresed, howev

Reply to The Gutting of the Middle Class in Politics JoeUser Forums

hippygrl, I,m not sure if you are refering to my reply or the article itself, either way that my reply is neither an endorsement of GW nor is it a critisim of policy moving towards freeing up world economies, if you read my blog on protectionism, you will see that I actually endorse the policies which allow all economies to grow and florish, and do not believe in an introverted policy of protecting domestic markets. I do however support tax breaks and economic developments of domectic industries

Rugby Union in Sports & Leisure JoeUser Forums

When are you people going to get your act together and feild truley world class rugby team? I mean there are nearly 300 million of you . I'm sure if a few of your gridiron players dropped the protective gear they could with all the kicking skills and pure grunt they could produce a competitive team. See you at the next world cup.