Since I don't believe "the future" exists as such, I don't think I would trust any such information. In any case, knowing it would by definition change it, so it couldn't be the same.
I think the definition is inverted. People who make their lives beautiful by exploring and enjoying it are alreasy beautiful. Otherwise, what are the criteria? Physical beauty? That is not only shallow, it is very difficult to standardize.
It is not true that English is without gender. It is simply that every object (thing) is neuter. That is an accident of history having mostly to do with the fact that French was the official language in 'England' for almost three hundred years following the conquest by William of Normandy. Because of this interuption in the natural development of the language, gender became uncertain and was replaced with a general, 'neutral' form. There were many other changes as well, but that is the most dramatic difference between English and all the other European languages. It is much simpler than the others on this point, but is does remain a very complex and difficult to learn tongue.
I was seven years older than my first wife (French), ten years older than my second (American). I am now in a wonderful relationship with a 'highly evolved' French woman twelve years my junior. This was a bit of a concern for both of us, but it is working tremendously well and we have mostly forgotten about age. Fortunately, we are both young for our years anyway.
Don't believe in reincarnation as such, but that it is possible we all share one mega-soul, so may "experience" 'other' lives, past, present or future, depending upon how sensitive we are.
After all, even physics teaches us that the universe is one and that all time-space exists forever.
Marxism is not synonymous with communism. The earliest Christian churches were communist. Many monasteries of various religions exist and have existed in essentially communist fashion. In many ways, families are communistic. A form of communism could easily be the way forward. But any system, communist or other, that turns the state into God is unquestionably wrong.
Actually, it isn't translated. It is a completely separate entity with its own editorial staff and reporters. Most are westerners. The viewpoint is very balanced.
I was away for a few days and just read what people have contributed since. I would like to say hello to the friends and familiar folks who left their messages.
The original intent was very openly what was stated. Not being in the US and not trusting the news? I only wanted to understand how people there were relating to it.
Not complicated, and not offensiive as far as I can see. This was just an item in the news.
In general, however, I'm afraid the response has shown how difficult it is to speak of significant happenings here. The way certain individuals react is discouraging.
Sure, it's an open site and you're more than free to say what you like.
You're also free to reflect and consider, to respond with thoughtful comments, to listen in the hope of reaching fuller understanding.
As for the real man angst; how many of you think that Jesus, Buddha and Lao Tsu were 'real ment'? How about Ghandi? Thoreau?
Well, guess it will get left at this point, since this thread is apparently dead anyway. I merely wanted to thank the thoughtful.
I fail to see what relevance in how many wars other countries have 'won' ( if anyone really evver wins a war). This is an American problem created by the Americans, and this report is by Americans. My question does not imply anti-Americanism. It is amusing how insecure some people are and how ready to show their 'patriotism' in superficial ways in order to avoid any real discussion.
Anthony Cordesman, a military analyst who holds the Arleigh A Burke Chair in Strategy at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies, described it as "an elephant gives birth to a mouse".
"We wasted three years so what are we going to do, demand instant success now?" he said. "One of the problems we have here is having sent the bull in to liberate the china shop, we are now blaming the china shop for breaking the china."
You are certainly eager to take offense. I don't think this question could have been phrased more neutrally. There is not the least anti-Americanism involved, so I don't understand your response except that you are searching for an opportunity to get something off your chest. And referring to me as 'Mr. France' is funnier than you can know. I do not, and have never, represented or tried to represent France or French thought.
But make up their minds about what? They were fairly clear at the outset of this adventure, for example, that they opposed the invasion. As any friend might, they expressed this opinion clearly to their American ally.
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protests in the US
What do people think the reason is for the lack of protest in the US? Where are all the people in the street demonstrating, or why aren't they?