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Slightly pro, although harbouring a lot of understanding for the euroscepticism we recently witnessed in F and the NL. I strongly dislike the EU technocracy and fat political oligarchy that unflinchingly marches forward under the flag of neoliberalism and capitalism as well as the unsettling...

While I wholeheartedly agree with you on this issue, there are a lot of different opinions among the team members. For the time being I recommend you to disable your reputation points.

The term "plebiscite" derives from the Latin "plebs", that's why my government took no risks and decided not to hold a referendum, lolol. The Austrian parliament ratified the constitution last week. Personally, I understand the qualms eurosceptics hold against the constitution, but this is...

Perhaps Belgium is very liberal in this regard, however, regulations vary from country to country. In Austria foreigners can apply for citizenship after 10 years of permanent residence, foreign spouses can apply after 3 years of residence (provided that the marriage lasts for 2 years). The same...

According to the article these numbers were provided by the IOTF. The IOTF is a charity collaborating with the International Association for the Study of Obesity and the WHO. Bad enough. :-) Even on an individual level, too much body fat is just too much. There must be a reason the WHO calls...

I have just finished an eye-opening book entitled "Fatland - How Americans Became the Fattest People in the World" by Greg Critser. Critser basically expands on why the obesity rate in the US soared from 25% in the 70s to 61% (!) nowadays: Americans eat more (they finish no matter how large...

As far as keitai and emails are concerned I clearly have to side with your wife. Emails, letters and cell phone messages are private, and that includes spouses and relatives. I would not even think of touching my wife's keitai and consider it a clear breach of privacy and etiquette if someone...

Lolol, you must have missed my sarcastic undertone. I'm aware of the impetus he had on scientific and legal development, and I am absolutely sure that he is still revered in France, but where I come from he is seen as a foreign invader and ego-centric maniac who wrought political havoc on most...

Excellent list indeed! :cool: I would just like to know according to which criteria the list of top monarchs is ranked. Adding Napoleon on top implies that it must be the number of people butchered in wars, countries invaded and the intensity of misery brought over Europe.

Let me just state briefly that "honour killings" are not based on or condoned by Islam. They usually stem from traditions, misinterpretation of Muslim teachings and the warped concept of linking a family's repute to the behaviour of its female members (a very male concept of domination). The...

I voted for the "I am completely open to criticism from abroad and also criticize my own country a lot" option. Generally, I believe that criticism should always be rational and well-founded and never "cross the line" (of decency or politeness). I am not sure though, if it needs to be...

The death toll is up to 11.500. => http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/4126971.stm A scientist in Indonesia points to a seismograph reading - the earthquake with a 8.9 magnitude is the biggest for 40 years.

I think we are confusing matters of civil and criminal law in this thread. Crimes are acts against the social order and therefore punishable by public law (= the state), regulated for instance in criminal codes. That means that the state has a legal interest in preserving the legal & social...

This thread needs a pinch of legal definitions. :95: Q: What's a crime? A: any act that is forbidden or the omission of a duty that is commanded by a public law and that makes the offender liable to punishment by that law. As a result, lying is a crime if it is used or intended as a means of...

I opted for 1. noisy people (too much noise pollution in Japan anyhow) 2. drug addicts (wouldn't like to stumble across used syringes) & 3. political extremists (depending on their political affiliation) :131:

When I was in the army, I remember that while being in boot camp one of our fellow conscripts claimed to be gay. Well, we knew he wasn't, but he stated that he couldn't "stand the sight of naked men under the shower". As a matter of fact he was singled out, and after a few interviews with the...

Why did I actually post it....? Well, I guess I was simply unable to believe that these people and I live on the same planet. Yes, I guess it was an emotional reaction caused by sheer disbelief and stupefaction. I hope it didn't hurt your feelings.

That's a very useful page, rakuten, thanks for posting. Und herzlich willkommen an Bord! :wave:

Stumbled across this page today: Praying for President George Bush. Please stand with me in prayer => http://www.annointed.net/ForumTopic_29897__15.htm

Voted for INTELLIGIENCE, lolol. Btw, I have merged this thread with another redundant one.