Natural resources are always the only reason. Here in Ireland our only resource is the potato, ....
....... and we've been killing each other over it for centuries !
"I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
I think the culture and the way society is organized is the most important factor. Japan has nearly no natural resources other than people. Norway is far more like Sweden than we are to Kuwait, even though Kuwait has oil and Sweden doesn't.
If the society is well functioning and valuable natural resources are available, things will go well.
If a society is functioning badly and valuable natural resources are available, things will get much worse.
While we're talking of getting the joke ...... this is from the Norwegian netsite "The Fatherland is most important":
Some of the comments to the photo were: "Opression of women", "a lot of room for weapons there", "Walking bags of garbage", "Could be terrorists with guns".
16 of us got caught at the end of April on Monte Leone in Switzerland due to severe bad snowstorms. Totally unusual for end of April.
Had to be rescued as well.
I was in an Army hospital for some time due to hypothermia and leg injuries.
I know they're only cadets but ( unless cutbacks are
Hitting here as well ) I would have assumed they would
Have had all the equipment needed to survive ?
"I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
I know they're only cadets but ( unless cutbacks are
Hitting here as well ) I would have assumed they would
Have had all the equipment needed to survive ?
You would think that rain not easing wouldn't be an issue for army cadets? The " some ankle injuries and a bit cold " but made me laugh. I have images of 70 uniformed army cadets all huddled together in the rain radioing in for a medevac while some pensioner ramblers walk past with their walking sticks and regatta kagools on followed by a Jack Russel called Bertie )
" come along Bertie stop growling at the fecking soft sasanachs "
Regarding the on-going "lets get rid of all the petrol/diesel cars by 2040 , It seems that the ex school chums of the government who now run the electricity companies ,have just let the cat out of the bag ,and are now promising to jack up the price of electricity by 12% , So one day in the not to distant future ,when all the internal combustion powered cars are crushed into baked bean tins , The ex school chums of the tory party ,will be free to charge what they like to power your cars ,well the government has to claw back the odd £280 billion pounds in tax it currently collects on fuel duty .Now if your like my mum ,who dosent own a car ,we she be charged the massive increase in electricity prices ,
Regarding the on-going "lets get rid of all the petrol/diesel cars by 2040 , It seems that the ex school chums of the government who now run the electricity companies ,have just let the cat out of the bag ,and are now promising to jack up the price of electricity by 12% , So one day in the not to distant future ,when all the internal combustion powered cars are crushed into baked bean tins , The ex school chums of the tory party ,will be free to charge what they like to power your cars ,well the government has to claw back the odd £280 billion pounds in tax it currently collects on fuel duty .Now if your like my mum ,who dosent own a car ,we she be charged the massive increase in electricity prices ,
A couple of points AS, I posted something similar to you last week, but the electric companies have stated that the national grid as it stands could not cope with wide use of electric cars as everyone who works would get home and all put their cars on charge at a similar time. Are you certain that these ceo's are aligned with the tories? The Labour London mayor seems a leading light in demonising diesel cars which is ironic as it's his party who pushed diesels on us all in the first place! Regarding the lost tax should we expect toll roads or 2 grand a year Road tax?
In more positive news today, the leading financial research institution NIESR is predicting a surge in the UK economy. I'm amazed how any positive news gets little mention a bit like when the pound falls a percent against the euro it's fallen off a cliff when it rises 2 percent we never hear about it. It seems broadcasting bad news is good journalism.
Yesterday was a story in the papers that many of the
Economic bodies. Which had been so pessimistic
Over brexit had to admit they'd got it wrong !
These stories should be front page news! Inject a bit of positivity into peoples lives. Instead we are treated to endless doom mongers and naysayers. I for one am cautiously optimistic
I actually spend less time in car parks than most, actually.
Stamford Bridge is an interesting turning point in history. Imagine how beutiful the British would have sounded now if Harald Hardråde had won
There is an ancient memorial to the battle of Stamford Bridge in the car park which is by the river this is where King Harold beat the invading Norwegian hordes just before running all the way down to Hastings to take one in the eye from William.
There is also a very good sandwich shop.
In more positive news today, the leading financial research institution NIESR is predicting a surge in the UK economy. I'm amazed how any positive news gets little mention a bit like when the pound falls a percent against the euro it's fallen off a cliff when it rises 2 percent we never hear about it. It seems broadcasting bad news is good journalism.
I'm no financial wiz, but a falling currency can be good for an economy as it facilitates exports and encourages tourism. Of course, it's not good for any country that has to import a lot of goods (or for residents who like to travel abroad), but it can be positive for the manufacturing sector which in turn can be good for employment etc. That doesn't get reported very often. Instead, any currency drop tends to always get overtly negative headlines.
It's tragic that King Harald Hardråde lost after his army was ambushed. If his army was ready he would have won over Harold. Then he could have faced the Norman (from the word 'nordmann', meaning 'Norwegian) army led by the grandson of a Norwegian chief.
I also like sandwiches.
I had a crab and cucumber sandwich today in a seaded wholemeal roll, followed by a custard slice.
Ambushed! Harald just wasn't expecting Harold to get from London in 4 days. It's said that Harold rode to the enemy camp incognito and offered his brother Tostig his title back, he also offered harald 6 feet of English ground as he was taller than most men.
Ambushed might not be the correct word. Harald and his army were attacked (attacking an invading army - how rude!) when they weren't ready. Harald didn't even have his chainmail on.
Sandwiches with scrambled eggs and bacon is a favourite of mine
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....... and we've been killing each other over it for centuries !
If the society is well functioning and valuable natural resources are available, things will go well.
If a society is functioning badly and valuable natural resources are available, things will get much worse.
11 jokes only smart people will get.
Some of the comments to the photo were: "Opression of women", "a lot of room for weapons there", "Walking bags of garbage", "Could be terrorists with guns".
My only comment is
70 army cadets had to rescued from the Mourne Mts.
Just to remind anyone .... this is N.Ireland in the Summer !
16 of us got caught at the end of April on Monte Leone in Switzerland due to severe bad snowstorms. Totally unusual for end of April.
Had to be rescued as well.
I was in an Army hospital for some time due to hypothermia and leg injuries.
Hitting here as well ) I would have assumed they would
Have had all the equipment needed to survive ?
" come along Bertie stop growling at the fecking soft sasanachs "
A couple of points AS, I posted something similar to you last week, but the electric companies have stated that the national grid as it stands could not cope with wide use of electric cars as everyone who works would get home and all put their cars on charge at a similar time. Are you certain that these ceo's are aligned with the tories? The Labour London mayor seems a leading light in demonising diesel cars which is ironic as it's his party who pushed diesels on us all in the first place! Regarding the lost tax should we expect toll roads or 2 grand a year Road tax?
Economic bodies. Which had been so pessimistic
Over brexit had to admit they'd got it wrong !
For Britain. -{
Does Numder24 hang out in car parks a lot ?
Stamford Bridge is an interesting turning point in history. Imagine how beutiful the British would have sounded now if Harald Hardråde had won
There is also a very good sandwich shop.
I'm no financial wiz, but a falling currency can be good for an economy as it facilitates exports and encourages tourism. Of course, it's not good for any country that has to import a lot of goods (or for residents who like to travel abroad), but it can be positive for the manufacturing sector which in turn can be good for employment etc. That doesn't get reported very often. Instead, any currency drop tends to always get overtly negative headlines.
I also like sandwiches.
Ambushed! Harald just wasn't expecting Harold to get from London in 4 days. It's said that Harold rode to the enemy camp incognito and offered his brother Tostig his title back, he also offered harald 6 feet of English ground as he was taller than most men.
Sandwiches with scrambled eggs and bacon is a favourite of mine