World is Falling Apart Thread (Locked forever)

[MrPopo]

http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/3c8495d0 ... z2z9uNFuhD

Isn't it sad when a Simpsons joke becomes reality?

I already made that observation (with that image) a few pages ago!

[ZeroAX]

Yeah but he was using it in the context of that link he posted.

[ZeroAX]

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/22/world ... 00000&_r=2

Can't say the world didn't warn them...

[Pulsar_t]

Anyone care to explain the contrast between the empathy shown by many people towards animals and that denied fellow homo sapiens? At least those who are genuine victims of other vicious homo sapiens? Hitler did love his dog didn't he..

[MrPopo]

Anyone care to explain the contrast between the empathy shown by many people towards animals and that denied fellow homo sapiens? At least those who are genuine victims of other vicious homo sapiens? Hitler did love his dog didn't he..

It's quite simple. The average animal is lovable, while the average person is a jackoff.

[Pulsar_t]

[Ack]

There is a wild rumour circling amongst the military and the elite here regarding the possible removal of the Kim dynasty in North Korea as early as next month. China wants a more stable North Korea.

Although my source is quite credible, I will just merely think of it as a rumour. Let us see what happens in the next few months.

Some relevant information has been leaked to the media today.

China is indeed preparing for the imminent collapse of the North Korean leadership. That would explain all the recent chatter and movements in the past few weeks.

China is preparing to create refugee camps for the millions of North Koreans that would dash to the border. They are also preparing to detain key North Korean leaders, including Kim Jong-un, in camps to protect them from the United States and their allies. China has also refused to export crude oil to North Korea in the past few months.

Link.

Yeah, "protect" them. China will also most likely attempt to expand its territory in the event of a collapse, particularly around Paektusan.

[Luke]

Anyone care to explain the contrast between the empathy shown by many people towards animals and that denied fellow homo sapiens?

My dog has never lied to me. My dog is always reliable and may only exist to make me happy and follow my commands. My dog has never judged me nor betrayed me. My dog has never treated me differently because of my "disability". My dog is always excited to see me, and has a bit of separation anxiety when I am not home, so I feel like she needs me. My dog doesn't discriminate, but will certainly let you know is he does not like you. My dog doesn't care about politics, nor does she feel like she needs to speak her mind.

Not that every dog is an angel, but very few dogs are assholes.

[RCBH928]

Anyone care to explain the contrast between the empathy shown by many people towards animals and that denied fellow homo sapiens?

My dog has never lied to me. My dog is always reliable and may only exist to make me happy and follow my commands. My dog has never judged me nor betrayed me. My dog has never treated me differently because of my "disability". My dog is always excited to see me, and has a bit of separation anxiety when I am not home, so I feel like she needs me. My dog doesn't discriminate, but will certainly let you know is he does not like you. My dog doesn't care about politics, nor does she feel like she needs to speak her mind.

Not that every dog is an angel, but very few dogs are assholes.

The question is have you ever lied, judged, betrayed, or discriminated against some one else?

[kidfresh]

Anyone care to explain the contrast between the empathy shown by many people towards animals and that denied fellow homo sapiens?

My dog has never lied to me. My dog is always reliable and may only exist to make me happy and follow my commands. My dog has never judged me nor betrayed me. My dog has never treated me differently because of my "disability". My dog is always excited to see me, and has a bit of separation anxiety when I am not home, so I feel like she needs me. My dog doesn't discriminate, but will certainly let you know is he does not like you. My dog doesn't care about politics, nor does she feel like she needs to speak her mind.

Not that every dog is an angel, but very few dogs are assholes.

I had a friend who once told me something like, "If you tie up your wife, kids, and dog, and then continue to keep them all in the trunk of your car for the next three days, which one is going to be happy to see you when you finally open up that trunk?"

It's a sick comparison, but I got a laugh out of it.