Do you think greed is actually good for economy?

Aurelien comments on Aug 26, 2019:

Capitalism without ethics is what communism is to socialism. In the age of free market, corporates and greedy politicians try and have us believe ethics is not their problem - making money is. Don't be fooled by such a fallacy. @timon_phocas is on spot: capitalism has been around for millenia; yet...

Naomi replies on Aug 26, 2019:

Hello. I'm thinking of the case of Google. Apparently, Google controls an estimated 94 percent of the U.S. Internet search market. Monopoly? But most of us benefit from its services so much - it's part of our modern lifestyle. The thing is, Google has been directing its customers to use its services to its advantage. So, do you think Google is being greedy? Also, whether we think Google is being greedy or corrupt, it's role in supporting the economy is huge, no? Ironic?

Do you think greed is actually good for economy?

GaryWitt comments on Aug 26, 2019:

Greed is a loaded word; a pejorative descriptor with a built in condemnation included. So when Hollywood has a Gordon Gekko spouting “greed is good,” it’s really an effort to paint an entire segment of the population—businessmen and women—as morally twisted. The definitions of greed or ...

Naomi replies on Aug 26, 2019:

Hello. Your moral values influence your rational behaviour. So, if greedy is immoral to you, you will of course make a conscious effort not to behave greedily. I go along with that. I know it's a stupid question, but if everybody stopped being greedy, i.e., by not spending any more money than necessary, say like Amish (lol), do you think that would have an detrimental effect on the economy?

Do you think greed is actually good for economy?

iThink comments on Aug 26, 2019:

Pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, wrath and sloth, are also contrary to the seven heavenly virtues. These sins are often thought to be abuses or excessive versions of one's natural faculties or passions (for example, gluttony abuses one's desire to eat). Pay particular attention to the phrase ...

Naomi replies on Aug 26, 2019:

Hello. If "greed" can be translated to "competitiveness" meaning a "strong will to win", it's hard to tell if the "strong will to win" conversely means "greed". Competitiveness is a positive thing as in healthy market competition, but if one takes greed as a morally wrong thing, I guess one could still compete without being greedy.

Do you think greed is actually good for economy?

coalburned comments on Aug 26, 2019:

Morality is always relevant regardless of what we're taking about. I think the first thing you have to establish is what constitutes greed. are you talking about the desire to improve your quality of life, or your financial position? Or are you talking about rampant materialism and exploitation of ...

Naomi replies on Aug 26, 2019:

Hello. Thanks for your input. I realise it is hard to measure "greed". For example, if basic living standards include having two cars, i.e., it's perfectly normal for one to have two cars, it's not greedy to want two cars. Or, if you "need" three cars, one for you, one for your wife and one for your son, because you all have to go to work in three different places, then it's not greedy. I'm yet to define what "a healthy amount of greed".

Do you think greed is actually good for economy?

RobBlair comments on Aug 26, 2019:

Greed (Biblical) - the insatiable desire to have what rightfully belongs to others. vs (common) - An excessive desire to acquire or possess more than what one needs or deserves, A capitalist economy (acquisition through mutually beneficial trades), excludes the top definition from the system ...

Naomi replies on Aug 26, 2019:

@RobBlair "Google's customers choose to use Google." Yes, that should be the correct way. In addition to your criticism of Google, I would say Google has been directing its customers to use its services to its advantage. Although Google is being greedy, it's role in supporting the economy is huge, no? Ironic?

Do you think greed is actually good for economy?

govols comments on Aug 26, 2019:

Greed is good for the economy, but really screws the culture.

Naomi replies on Aug 26, 2019:

Hello, iThink. "A failed economy leaves no space for "culture" to express itself because everyone is necessarily focused on survival" This somehow prompted me to think of cave murals. I would argue that ancient tribes didn't have the economy going for them; they were simply surviving, yet they developed their own unique culture.

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TheGoldenChaos comments on Aug 26, 2019:

Some of us millennials still believe this is how to have a happy home. Whoever works in the home is responsible for cleaning, taking care of the kids, and dinner. Right now it's me, papa-bear, but in two years when I graduate it will be momma-bear and according to her she can't wait to retire from ...

Naomi replies on Aug 26, 2019:

Hello. That's ideal I would say. Why define whose role is what? If two of you share a place, you're both responsible for managing it. Also, you both have financial responsibilities. Share them. As simple as that! All the best to you both! X

Do you think greed is actually good for economy?

RobBlair comments on Aug 26, 2019:

Greed (Biblical) - the insatiable desire to have what rightfully belongs to others. vs (common) - An excessive desire to acquire or possess more than what one needs or deserves, A capitalist economy (acquisition through mutually beneficial trades), excludes the top definition from the system ...

Naomi replies on Aug 26, 2019:

Hello. I realise that it's difficult to define and measure "greed". Your telecoms example is good - I like examples. How about the case of Google? Isn't it right that Google controls an estimated 94 percent of the U.S. Internet search market. Monopoly? But most of us benefit from its services so much - it's part of our modern lifestyle. Do you think Google is being greedy?

Do you think greed is actually good for economy?

AndrewInVail comments on Aug 26, 2019:

If we use the commonly held definition of greed, that implies that the actor's excessive behavior comes at another individual's expense; then I would say if performed on a grand enough scale it could have bad results in the abstract known as "the economy". There are a lot of conditional terms in ...

Naomi replies on Aug 26, 2019:

Hello. I'm simple and slow. So, let's say that I live in a small village and there is only one bakery. A wonderful smell of freshly-baked bread is coming from the bakery, so I rush to the bakery and buy all the breads. That's me buying on impulse and being greedy, i.e., selfish, not seeing the consequences clearly like I don't have enough room to store all the breads (they will go stale and mouldy and eventually wasted) and the others in the village will have to go without bread for some time. Meanwhile, the baker made a lot profit in a flash because of me. How would my action and the baker's profit affect the village economy? Would that be about my immoral behaviour rather than about the village economy, i.e., I will probably be kicked out of the village and that's the end of it? Lol

Do you think greed is actually good for economy?

GeeMac comments on Aug 26, 2019:

Greed is a feature of human beings that would exist with or without an economy. Who am I to judge a low income family who want a great deal on a big flat screen TV? For me concern over “greed” is an issue for the spiritual advisor, not the economist.

Naomi replies on Aug 26, 2019:

@GeeMac I realise that it is difficult to define "greed" as some others point out on this page, let alone how to measure it.

Do you think greed is actually good for economy?

GeeMac comments on Aug 26, 2019:

Greed is a feature of human beings that would exist with or without an economy. Who am I to judge a low income family who want a great deal on a big flat screen TV? For me concern over “greed” is an issue for the spiritual advisor, not the economist.

Naomi replies on Aug 26, 2019:

Hello. 'a low income family who want a great deal on a big flat screen TV' I would argue that based on the assumption that it is normal for anyone to have a big flat screen TV, wanting one is not being greedy. But I agree that greed is part of human nature.

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camerakid61 comments on Aug 25, 2019:

Nawww, no apology needed...we love that stuff!

Naomi replies on Aug 26, 2019:

Hello DuranDuran. Subjectivity - that's all there is to it especially when it comes to humour.

I don't know how to respond to this. I'm flabbergasted.

GaryWitt comments on Aug 25, 2019:

This is clearly CCP propaganda. How it has proliferated is anyone’s guess, but there are very few issues in this world that are as black and white as the struggle of the Hong Kongers against the CCP.

Naomi replies on Aug 26, 2019:

Thank you, GaryWitt, for your analysis. Imagining how many people are "seriously" agreeing with his views scares me.

I don't know how to respond to this. I'm flabbergasted.

GaryWitt comments on Aug 25, 2019:

This is clearly CCP propaganda. How it has proliferated is anyone’s guess, but there are very few issues in this world that are as black and white as the struggle of the Hong Kongers against the CCP.

Naomi replies on Aug 25, 2019:

Hello. Check Eden Hans' tweets. Perhaps you can tell me if he is a propagandist then. He says he's just a white-passing American. The thing is, he has 25K likes. :(

I don't know how to respond to this. I'm flabbergasted.

GeeMac comments on Aug 25, 2019:

The IDW site’s “About” section says “Fallacies will be called out and fake news will be identified”. I’m just wondering what value or truth you see in this post?

Naomi replies on Aug 25, 2019:

Hello. This tweet was posted on Facebook by Sargon of Akkad. I'm just shocked by Eden Han's interpretation of the protests in Hong Kong. Incidentally, Eden Han claims that he is a social issues commentator, political analyst, anti-war and anti-imperialism activist, and an advocate for civil liberty.

Why isn't anyone talking about Abraham (Ibrahim) and Islam?

David42 comments on Aug 25, 2019:

https://youtu.be/1IAhDGYlpqY

Naomi replies on Aug 25, 2019:

Thanks David for posting the videos - I've got the message. :)

Why isn't anyone talking about Abraham (Ibrahim) and Islam?

David42 comments on Aug 21, 2019:

“And the Angel of the LORD said to her: “Behold, you are with child, And you shall bear a son. You shall call his name Ishmael, Because the LORD has heard your affliction.” ‭‭Genesis‬ ‭16:11‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ “And the Angel of the LORD said to her: “Behold, you are with child, And...

Naomi replies on Aug 25, 2019:

@dmatic I've checked again. You're right. I've got it wrong. The identical story about Abraham is told in Islam.

Why isn't anyone talking about Abraham (Ibrahim) and Islam?

David42 comments on Aug 21, 2019:

“And the Angel of the LORD said to her: “Behold, you are with child, And you shall bear a son. You shall call his name Ishmael, Because the LORD has heard your affliction.” ‭‭Genesis‬ ‭16:11‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ “And the Angel of the LORD said to her: “Behold, you are with child, And...

Naomi replies on Aug 24, 2019:

@dmatic I found it. "Hājar, the Arabic name for the biblical Hagar, was the wife of the patriarch and Islamic prophet Ibrāhīm (Abraham) and the mother of Ismā'īl (Ishmael). " (Wikipedia)

Why isn't anyone talking about Abraham (Ibrahim) and Islam?

David42 comments on Aug 21, 2019:

“And the Angel of the LORD said to her: “Behold, you are with child, And you shall bear a son. You shall call his name Ishmael, Because the LORD has heard your affliction.” ‭‭Genesis‬ ‭16:11‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ “And the Angel of the LORD said to her: “Behold, you are with child, And...

Naomi replies on Aug 24, 2019:

@dmatic Not sure. I have to check.

One sunny day.

Facci comments on Aug 23, 2019:

I had big ideas for my gardening this year. Two surgeries later, I'm struggling to keep the lawn mowed.

Naomi replies on Aug 24, 2019:

Hello. I'm sure there is plenty of time to realise your plans. Take care. X

Why isn't anyone talking about Abraham (Ibrahim) and Islam?

David42 comments on Aug 21, 2019:

“And the Angel of the LORD said to her: “Behold, you are with child, And you shall bear a son. You shall call his name Ishmael, Because the LORD has heard your affliction.” ‭‭Genesis‬ ‭16:11‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ “And the Angel of the LORD said to her: “Behold, you are with child, And...

Naomi replies on Aug 24, 2019:

@dmatic I know that story! It is also told in Islam. Abram is addressed as Ibrahim.

Why isn't anyone talking about Abraham (Ibrahim) and Islam?

David42 comments on Aug 21, 2019:

The Bible says in genesis that they will be trouble. It’s almost as if it was planned that way. Islam has been killing people and destroying lives, from the beginning. Mohammad was a war lord who used his cult to perpetuate his lust. It’s time the world said ENOUGH !

Naomi replies on Aug 23, 2019:

@Aurelien, @Scanderbeg, @Jeeper752 I found a piece of information (as a new comment) which emphasises that the Qur'an shows a great deal of respect for the Bible, especially the teachings of Jesus. Does it sound like a fallacy to you? Please scroll up or down to find it, only if you're interested.

Why isn't anyone talking about Abraham (Ibrahim) and Islam?

Naomi comments on Aug 22, 2019:

I find the following piece of information - Interesting. Does this sound credible to you? By Jonas Balle Petersen, Administration at Ministry of Awqaf & Islamic Affairs, Kuwait (2012-present) Islam, as a religion, was established by the Quran as a completion of the religions which came before ...

Naomi replies on Aug 23, 2019:

@RobBlair I found a piece of information (as a new comment) which emphasises that the Qur'an shows a great deal of respect for the Bible, especially the teachings of Jesus. Does it sound like a fallacy to you? Please scroll up or down to find it, only if you're interested.

Why isn't anyone talking about Abraham (Ibrahim) and Islam?

David42 comments on Aug 21, 2019:

“And the Angel of the LORD said to her: “Behold, you are with child, And you shall bear a son. You shall call his name Ishmael, Because the LORD has heard your affliction.” ‭‭Genesis‬ ‭16:11‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ “And the Angel of the LORD said to her: “Behold, you are with child, And...

Naomi replies on Aug 23, 2019:

@dmatic, @David42 I found a piece of information (as a new comment) which emphasises that the Qur'an shows a great deal of respect for the Bible, especially the teachings of Jesus. Does it sound like a fallacy to you? Please scroll up or down to find it, only if you're interested.

Why isn't anyone talking about Abraham (Ibrahim) and Islam?

David42 comments on Aug 21, 2019:

“And the Angel of the LORD said to her: “Behold, you are with child, And you shall bear a son. You shall call his name Ishmael, Because the LORD has heard your affliction.” ‭‭Genesis‬ ‭16:11‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ “And the Angel of the LORD said to her: “Behold, you are with child, And...

Naomi replies on Aug 23, 2019:

@David42, @dmatic "Ishmael was the "first-born of Abram", not Abraham." I thought Ishmael was the first son between Abraham (Ibrahim) and his first wife according to Islam. It's interesting that different stories are generated about the same person. Thanks anyway. I've got so much to learn here.

Why isn't anyone talking about Abraham (Ibrahim) and Islam?

David42 comments on Aug 21, 2019:

“And the Angel of the LORD said to her: “Behold, you are with child, And you shall bear a son. You shall call his name Ishmael, Because the LORD has heard your affliction.” ‭‭Genesis‬ ‭16:11‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ “And the Angel of the LORD said to her: “Behold, you are with child, And...

Naomi replies on Aug 23, 2019:

@David42 "... and where the problems began. ... they have been squabbling about it for 4000 years" That's fascinating. I shall find more about that. Thank you!

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Julie6100 comments on Aug 23, 2019:

When I tell people I’m a homemaker they usually say things like “I wish I didn’t have to work.” I don’t even try to explain that my work is making a happy home. I get up early to care for children, I do the cleaning, cooking, shopping, gardening, and much of the home repair all while ...

Naomi replies on Aug 23, 2019:

Hello. Can't argue with that! You're content with your life, and that's perfect.

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RMSPT comments on Aug 23, 2019:

Are chaps rampantly missing “those days?” I don’t recall longing for a TV dinner and a fedora nor an aproned woman smiling blankly into space. I’ll have to admit I am starting to long for a fedora right now, but only if it comes with a bull whip and a leather jacket.

Naomi replies on Aug 23, 2019:

@RafaelMspt The Good Wife's Guide was published in the 1950s. Well before my time, too. Maybe your grandparents are familiar with this perception. In any case, don't take it seriously.

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RMSPT comments on Aug 23, 2019:

Are chaps rampantly missing “those days?” I don’t recall longing for a TV dinner and a fedora nor an aproned woman smiling blankly into space. I’ll have to admit I am starting to long for a fedora right now, but only if it comes with a bull whip and a leather jacket.

Naomi replies on Aug 23, 2019:

Hello. It's definitely a generation thing.

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GeeMac comments on Aug 23, 2019:

Yep, those days are gone. Long gone.

Naomi replies on Aug 23, 2019:

@GeeMac I've watched some on YouTube. Absolutely hideous!

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GeeMac comments on Aug 23, 2019:

Yep, those days are gone. Long gone.

Naomi replies on Aug 23, 2019:

Hello. I am yet to see this in my town.

Don't know if this is a serious problem in your countries.

ScottforKing comments on Aug 23, 2019:

To put it into perspective, if all the insects become extinct, in fifty years all live on Earth would cease to exist. If man became extinct, in fifty years all other forms of life would flourish.

Naomi replies on Aug 23, 2019:

Ha, ha! We're on top of the food chain, yet we seem to constantly fail to fit in our ecosystem.

Why isn't anyone talking about Abraham (Ibrahim) and Islam?

Naomi comments on Aug 22, 2019:

I find the following piece of information - Interesting. Does this sound credible to you? By Jonas Balle Petersen, Administration at Ministry of Awqaf & Islamic Affairs, Kuwait (2012-present) Islam, as a religion, was established by the Quran as a completion of the religions which came before ...

Naomi replies on Aug 22, 2019:

"I'm sure you recognize that I am not an objective witness..." Thanks for your honesty. I realise that this is a huge subject, and I shall enjoy learning it. I grew up in a secular environment and my knowledge of religions is shallow. In a sense, being non-religious is a kind of advantage because I can learn about religions in an objective manner. As always, thank you for letting me share your knowledge. X

Ooooh, a gotcha moment for China Daily?

Naomi comments on Aug 20, 2019:

I don't understand it all that well, but the US involvement may complicate things; I can't help wondering if Hong Kong protesters are now caught up in the US-China trade war...

Naomi replies on Aug 22, 2019:

Hello ScottforKing. And the Senkaku islands are disputed between Japan and China (and between Japan and Taiwan). China is gradually gaining power and influence and that's for sure.

Why isn't anyone talking about Abraham (Ibrahim) and Islam?

Naomi comments on Aug 22, 2019:

I find the following piece of information - Interesting. Does this sound credible to you? By Jonas Balle Petersen, Administration at Ministry of Awqaf & Islamic Affairs, Kuwait (2012-present) Islam, as a religion, was established by the Quran as a completion of the religions which came before ...

Naomi replies on Aug 22, 2019:

@RobBlair I can sense a bit of power struggle... if I may say so.

Piers Morgan: Populism is winning because the left has become unbearable ...

Naomi comments on Aug 22, 2019:

Hello. A friend of mine says Piers Morgan has grown up; apparently, he used to be a master of fake news. Lol

Naomi replies on Aug 22, 2019:

By the way, I have to disagree when PM says that the BBC News and the Sky News are impartial. They're biased in my opinion. The BBC should be impartial, since it is a national broadcasting institution, but sadly it doesn't seem to be the case any more.

Why isn't anyone talking about Abraham (Ibrahim) and Islam?

David42 comments on Aug 21, 2019:

The Bible says in genesis that they will be trouble. It’s almost as if it was planned that way. Islam has been killing people and destroying lives, from the beginning. Mohammad was a war lord who used his cult to perpetuate his lust. It’s time the world said ENOUGH !

Naomi replies on Aug 22, 2019:

I found a piece of information about the completion of Islam. I included in my latest comment. Scroll up or down to find it - only if you're interested.

Why isn't anyone talking about Abraham (Ibrahim) and Islam?

David42 comments on Aug 21, 2019:

The Bible says in genesis that they will be trouble. It’s almost as if it was planned that way. Islam has been killing people and destroying lives, from the beginning. Mohammad was a war lord who used his cult to perpetuate his lust. It’s time the world said ENOUGH !

Naomi replies on Aug 22, 2019:

Hello. I found a piece of information about the completion of Islam. I included in my latest comment. Scroll up or down to find it - only if you're interested.

Why isn't anyone talking about Abraham (Ibrahim) and Islam?

Aurelien comments on Aug 21, 2019:

I don't understand what you mean. Muslims perfectly recognise Abraham. As far as they are concerned, Muhammad is the 'seal of the Prophets'. They would even quote you the Bible to show you than Jesus supposedly announced his coming. It's the Christians who rejected Islam - Islam had no issue with ...

Naomi replies on Aug 22, 2019:

@Boardwine, @Aurelien Hello. I found a piece of information about the completion of Islam. I included in my latest comment. Scroll up or down to find it - only if you're interested.

Why isn't anyone talking about Abraham (Ibrahim) and Islam?

timon_phocas comments on Aug 21, 2019:

Islam claims the Patriarchs and Prophets of the Old Testament were all Muslims. Islam claims the Jesus, His Apostles and the New Testament writers were all Muslims. Islam claims the Biblical accounts have been hopelessly altered by apostates and are therefore unreliable. So they are free to make up ...

Naomi replies on Aug 22, 2019:

Hello. I found a piece of information about the completion of Islam. I included in my latest comment. Scroll up or down to find it - only if you're interested.

Why isn't anyone talking about Abraham (Ibrahim) and Islam?

RobBlair comments on Aug 21, 2019:

Don't be a house lizard - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zp5URcDh3P0

Naomi replies on Aug 22, 2019:

Hello. I found a piece of information about the completion of Islam. I included in my latest comment. Scroll up or down to find it - only if you're interested.

Why isn't anyone talking about Abraham (Ibrahim) and Islam?

RegnadKcin comments on Aug 21, 2019:

Somewhere the development of Islam is documented. Don't know the source but I've read that in the early stages of Islam the Books of Moses were not included and its acceptance was very poor. There were more followers after the Books of Moses were adopted. Now I'm curious about God's promises to ...

Naomi replies on Aug 22, 2019:

Hello. I found a piece of information which is kind of related to what you are talking about. I included in my latest comment. Scroll up or down to find it - only if you're interested.

Why isn't anyone talking about Abraham (Ibrahim) and Islam?

David42 comments on Aug 21, 2019:

The Bible says in genesis that they will be trouble. It’s almost as if it was planned that way. Islam has been killing people and destroying lives, from the beginning. Mohammad was a war lord who used his cult to perpetuate his lust. It’s time the world said ENOUGH !

Naomi replies on Aug 22, 2019:

Hello Jeeper752. Thanks for the info. I'll check it out.

Why isn't anyone talking about Abraham (Ibrahim) and Islam?

RegnadKcin comments on Aug 21, 2019:

Somewhere the development of Islam is documented. Don't know the source but I've read that in the early stages of Islam the Books of Moses were not included and its acceptance was very poor. There were more followers after the Books of Moses were adopted. Now I'm curious about God's promises to ...

Naomi replies on Aug 21, 2019:

Hello. Thanks for your input. 'Somewhere the development of Islam is documented. Don't know the source but I've read that in the early stages of Islam' - That's interesting. I'll certainly try to find more about it. This is a wonderful learning platform for me. Thanks again. X

Why isn't anyone talking about Abraham (Ibrahim) and Islam?

MilesPurdue comments on Aug 21, 2019:

Naomi, I do like your question, I will say I don't read the Qu'ran but am puzzled how two religions can follow the laws of Moses and fight each other. If you have the time, you may look through the King James Bible, think the best translation of Aramaic and Hebrew. First fives books are the Books ...

Naomi replies on Aug 21, 2019:

@MilesPurdue My knowledge of the Bible is no match for yours - I grew up in a secular environment and I'm only beginning to take interest in religions. Incidentally, I found the King James Version of Holy Bible in PDF. I shall start reading bit by bit. Thanks again!

Why isn't anyone talking about Abraham (Ibrahim) and Islam?

MilesPurdue comments on Aug 21, 2019:

Naomi, I do like your question, I will say I don't read the Qu'ran but am puzzled how two religions can follow the laws of Moses and fight each other. If you have the time, you may look through the King James Bible, think the best translation of Aramaic and Hebrew. First fives books are the Books ...

Naomi replies on Aug 21, 2019:

Hello. Thanks for your kind words. I'll check the King James Bible out! '... am puzzled how two religions can follow the laws of Moses and fight each other.' Exactly! I found the following (written by someone called BS Foad, M.D.): Islamic values are the same as Christian values 1-Belief in God and in being accountable to God: That there is a Day of Judgment, Heaven & Hell 2-Be good to your families and neighbors 3-Establish prayer and give in charity and help the poor and needy 4-Apply your faith in the way you live your life with noble character and morals, get close to God and never despair of his mercy 5-Faith in God’s prophets & messengers and following their example And faith in God’s divine books as our constitution 6-Learn and improve and invite to God by our example How Islam has become so divisive has got to do with politics, hasn't it? And many people have become to hate Muslims as collective by default. It's not only in the West; I have a friend in India and she tells me that once upon a time people of all religions lived happily together.

Why isn't anyone talking about Abraham (Ibrahim) and Islam?

David42 comments on Aug 21, 2019:

The Bible says in genesis that they will be trouble. It’s almost as if it was planned that way. Islam has been killing people and destroying lives, from the beginning. Mohammad was a war lord who used his cult to perpetuate his lust. It’s time the world said ENOUGH !

Naomi replies on Aug 21, 2019:

Gosh, you're well-read, Aurelien, and thanks for your input. 'how those texts were exploited for very specific agendas,' I'm inclined to agree with that. Islam has certainly been shaped from both inside and outside to be divisive, and the mindset has been established for non-Muslims to hate the religion, generating the notion that all Muslims are bad. I know some people are trying to reform Islam and they agree that removing Hadiths the words of Muhammad would make a good start, if possible at all.

Why isn't anyone talking about Abraham (Ibrahim) and Islam?

David42 comments on Aug 21, 2019:

The Bible says in genesis that they will be trouble. It’s almost as if it was planned that way. Islam has been killing people and destroying lives, from the beginning. Mohammad was a war lord who used his cult to perpetuate his lust. It’s time the world said ENOUGH !

Naomi replies on Aug 21, 2019:

Hello. 'The Bible says in genesis that they will be trouble. It’s almost as if it was planned that way.' That's interesting. And do you know who planned it? Do you think there was already a kind of propaganda that generated hatred towards Muslims? Sorry to ask these stupid questions, but I'm kind of looking way, way back into the history of Islam to try to find how the religion became so problematic and divisive from inside and outside perspectives.

Why isn't anyone talking about Abraham (Ibrahim) and Islam?

RobBlair comments on Aug 21, 2019:

Don't be a house lizard - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zp5URcDh3P0

Naomi replies on Aug 21, 2019:

Hello. This is fascinating. Mistranslation and all that. Thank you!

Why isn't anyone talking about Abraham (Ibrahim) and Islam?

Aurelien comments on Aug 21, 2019:

I don't understand what you mean. Muslims perfectly recognise Abraham. As far as they are concerned, Muhammad is the 'seal of the Prophets'. They would even quote you the Bible to show you than Jesus supposedly announced his coming. It's the Christians who rejected Islam - Islam had no issue with ...

Naomi replies on Aug 21, 2019:

The Quran sums up the view of the Prophet Abraham among Muslims: "Who can be better in religion than one who submits his whole self to Allah, does good, and follows the way of Abraham the true in Faith? For Allah did take Abraham for a friend" (Quran 4:125). It sounds like Abraham was a much greater prophet than Muhammad, yet, I'm under the impression that Hadiths the words of Muhammad are cited a lot more often by his worshippers and haters alike. I was wondering why that is, if that makes any sense. Was that Muhammad himself who decided to use Islam as a political weapon (after he reached Medina)? I'm kind of looking way, way back into the history of Islam to try to find how the religion became so problematic and divisive from inside and outside perspectives.

Don't know if this is a serious problem in your countries.

DagnyTaggart comments on Aug 20, 2019:

I literally don’t know anything on this subject, so please enlighten me if I’m way off here. Bees are not the only creature that pollinates, so I’d say the meme is wrong that our food won’t get pollinated, because it will, and thus we aren’t going to die. Slight hyperbole, right? The ...

Naomi replies on Aug 21, 2019:

Hello. Thank you for your input. Much appreciate it. Memes often come with satirical and/or exaggerated expressions, so I don't normally take them literally. It says "Don't know if this is a serious problem in your countries... ", so if it isn't a problem where you live in the US, that's good. Meanwhile, three other members on this page who also live in the US acknowledge the problem. Your country is huge, so the severity of the problem is probably very different from area to area. Incidentally, I live in the UK and many species of bee are on the brink of extinction in parts of the UK – and some types have been lost entirely, so it is a serious problem in the UK. I read somewhere that climate change, habitat loss, pollution and disease are among the causes of bee extinction. In terms of ecosystems, I always understand that each species fits like a jigsaw puzzle piece in the ecosystem it belongs. I don't think it is the case that even if all bees are gone, we can still replace them with butterflies and others simply because they are all pollinators. In terms of economy, apparently the bee’s pollinating services are worth £690m a year to the UK economy. So, if all bees died out, it'll have an impact on the UK economy. If bee farms are doing well in the US, that is good news.

Don't know if this is a serious problem in your countries.

camerakid61 comments on Aug 20, 2019:

Some people here in the U.S. say it's becoming a problem, but the sale of honey hasn't slowed, nor have I heard of problems with pollenation.

Naomi replies on Aug 20, 2019:

Well, you live in a huuuge country; it varies from state to state, perhaps?

Don't know if this is a serious problem in your countries.

purdyday comments on Aug 20, 2019:

That was a big issue here in U.S. People held demonstrations all over the country against a mega corp called Monsanto. They were not only in with industrial farms, but also the chemical companies and hybridization - GMO seeds. Not sure you can find info on them now, they changed that name and ...

Naomi replies on Aug 20, 2019:

Hello. No GMO commercial growing is allowed in the UK - at the moment - Boris Johnson (Prime Minister) might change it...

Ooooh, a gotcha moment for China Daily?

govols comments on Aug 20, 2019:

What are the Hong Kong people protesting?

Naomi replies on Aug 20, 2019:

Ah, you noticed. I thought that was peculiar, too...

Ooooh, a gotcha moment for China Daily?

govols comments on Aug 20, 2019:

What are the Hong Kong people protesting?

Naomi replies on Aug 20, 2019:

This might help. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_RdnVtfZPY

Earth's inner core is doing something weird

timon_phocas comments on Aug 20, 2019:

Howdy @Naomi, Thanks for the interesting article.

Naomi replies on Aug 20, 2019:

Hello. Makes a good change from politics and bickering. :P

Don't know if this is a serious problem in your countries.

govols comments on Aug 20, 2019:

Yep, it's a problem, and we know about it, and we're doing something. I know several who are keeping bees, several who are suffering less sufferable pollinators they would otherwise exterminate. I hope the cause is figured out soon. Theories exist, but confidence seems low thus far...

Naomi replies on Aug 20, 2019:

Hello. Many people don't seem to understand ecosystems or simply don't care. Even some farmers want restrictions on certain pesticides lifted, which kill bees - as long as their crops are fine, they don't care about anything else - short-sighted... How can they be like this when they are the very people who work with nature? I don't get it. :(

Earth's inner core is doing something weird

camerakid61 comments on Aug 20, 2019:

According to scientists, the molten core is beginning to flip so that in a few thousand years, north will be south and vice-versa.

Naomi replies on Aug 20, 2019:

Hello. Shame we won't be around to witness it.

Earth's inner core is doing something weird

Facci comments on Aug 20, 2019:

Great topic! Thank you for the originality!

Naomi replies on Aug 20, 2019:

Hello, and thank you for sending me coins. X

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Naomi comments on Aug 20, 2019:

Hello. It's a shame that the word "progressive" refers to these horrible people. Bret Weinstein, for example, is progressive (he says so himself) but he is obviously not one of them.

Naomi replies on Aug 20, 2019:

Not so much about labels, but definitions of words matter to me.

This is community spirit, no?

MrSubtle comments on Aug 20, 2019:

There's so much wrong with this it's hard to know where to start. 1. Where's this hate for CEOs coming from? How is it somehow evil for someone to be the chief administrator of a company that produces the things that you like and find a good value for your money? Why not hate the vice president...

Naomi replies on Aug 20, 2019:

Hello. Thank you for your input. I understand that you're saying that locality is not all that important, and you make it clear why. I would argue that strong, sustainable local economy is important for the members of a community to facilitate themselves, e.g., adequate public transport services, schools, doctor surgeries, post offices, that sort of things. And in my simple mind, in order to keep local economy strong to support these services and facilities, money has to be spent within the community. No?

This is community spirit, no?

iThink comments on Aug 18, 2019:

the only flaw is that it will not work in favor of the "small business owner" - people not related to or otherwise somehow emotionally connected to the owner and his/her family will opt for the lower pricing of the local Wal-mart or whatever other "corporate giant" this person is trying to compete ...

Naomi replies on Aug 20, 2019:

Hello WilyRickWiles. Your homework will be to come up with a more effective message than the one I posted. 😜

This is community spirit, no?

iThink comments on Aug 18, 2019:

the only flaw is that it will not work in favor of the "small business owner" - people not related to or otherwise somehow emotionally connected to the owner and his/her family will opt for the lower pricing of the local Wal-mart or whatever other "corporate giant" this person is trying to compete ...

Naomi replies on Aug 20, 2019:

Your homework will be to come up with a less emotional, thus more practical message than the one I posted. Lol.

Oh, now they've mentioned it...

govols comments on Aug 19, 2019:

Really? They shut down and amusement ride over the shape?

Naomi replies on Aug 19, 2019:

I know. Say no more...

This is community spirit, no?

dmatic comments on Aug 18, 2019:

Not aware of any flaw...if the object, or goal, is community. When one treats others as they would like to be treated you get a world of kindness and compassion, and justice. The other model of "doing what's best for me", as in it's cheaper to buy from the big box stores...I get more for my ...

Naomi replies on Aug 18, 2019:

Hello george. That's a fair point.

This is community spirit, no?

GeeMac comments on Aug 18, 2019:

Buying local is a great idea because it keeps money in the community. Still, I can’t buy the smug, bumper sticker morality of the sign itself. It’s a great example of how to turn a good idea into something that divides, rather then inspires.

Naomi replies on Aug 18, 2019:

@GeeMac "The tone is very patronizing, which is a shame, because the idea is a great one." That's the thing... I have a tiny dilemma - I like a communitarian idea where everyone in the community cooperates to achieve something together. However, when community spirit is strong, it can create a little too much pressure on individuals. Community functions like a small government and too much control, including imposing a certain set of moral values, can come from its leader(s)...

This is community spirit, no?

GeeMac comments on Aug 18, 2019:

Buying local is a great idea because it keeps money in the community. Still, I can’t buy the smug, bumper sticker morality of the sign itself. It’s a great example of how to turn a good idea into something that divides, rather then inspires.

Naomi replies on Aug 18, 2019:

Hello. Do you think some people take this kind of sign as virtue-signaling?

An interesting photo circulated on FB... 1936 Olympics in Berlin, apparently.

Serg97 comments on Aug 18, 2019:

Check your history, FDR was all FOR SEGREGATION. And the DEMs backed it until the 1960's. It was the first Republican Pres. that went to war to stop slavery. A fact that is not taught in schools today!!

Naomi replies on Aug 18, 2019:

Thanks for your advice. I'm not familiar with this kind of detailed facts within American history. I didn't grow up in America. The world history lessons I received in school only covered superficial facts.

An interesting photo circulated on FB... 1936 Olympics in Berlin, apparently.

Serg97 comments on Aug 17, 2019:

Jesse Owens I believe. Ruined the Super Race idea!!!

Naomi replies on Aug 18, 2019:

Hello RobBlair. America's history surrounding racism is very dark and deep (plus, Owens achievements were politicised then and afterwards) - it's beyond my comprehension.

An interesting photo circulated on FB... 1936 Olympics in Berlin, apparently.

Serg97 comments on Aug 17, 2019:

Jesse Owens I believe. Ruined the Super Race idea!!!

Naomi replies on Aug 17, 2019:

Hello. So this is a genuine photo. Thank you! Japanese, American and German competed together..interesting. Apparently, Jesse Owens wasn't invited to the White House to be congratulated because he was black?. Complicated times, I guess...

An interesting photo circulated on FB... 1936 Olympics in Berlin, apparently.

Biosphere comments on Aug 17, 2019:

The guy on the right appears to be exercising military garrison protocol intended to assure proper distance between individuals before a particular formation is executed. Is that what's happening here, or is this another comical jab at the tired old white supremacy fad that the leftist liberals keep...

Naomi replies on Aug 17, 2019:

Hello. I believe this is a genuine historical photo.

‘The green movement has become hysterical’ -- Brendan O'Neill on Greta Thunberg - YouTube

DrN1 comments on Aug 17, 2019:

Brendan ex-marxist just because he sounds "logical" doesn't mean he's not the most hysterical contributor to this podcast....he's an arsehole.

Naomi replies on Aug 17, 2019:

@DrN1 Not sure... she talks over a lot. Looks like we have to agree to disagree on this occasion.

‘The green movement has become hysterical’ -- Brendan O'Neill on Greta Thunberg - YouTube

DrN1 comments on Aug 17, 2019:

Brendan ex-marxist just because he sounds "logical" doesn't mean he's not the most hysterical contributor to this podcast....he's an arsehole.

Naomi replies on Aug 17, 2019:

@DrN1 The video is not about climate change (I'm not a climate denier by the way), it is about the girl. And when you say "taking the piss out of a teenager", I always understood that O'Neill was being sympathetic towards Greta, saying that the green cult has pushed her into the position of its global leader, its child-like saviour, the messiah of their miserabilist political creed. I would say mean minded and trivial responses come from people like Aaron Banks and James Delingpole.

‘The green movement has become hysterical’ -- Brendan O'Neill on Greta Thunberg - YouTube

DrN1 comments on Aug 17, 2019:

Brendan ex-marxist just because he sounds "logical" doesn't mean he's not the most hysterical contributor to this podcast....he's an arsehole.

Naomi replies on Aug 17, 2019:

Hello. O'Neill may be an a-hole doesn't mean I disagree with every single thing he says though.

Ugly Carnivals: When Liberated France Was A Demonizing France

DrN1 comments on Aug 16, 2019:

Shame of war, humiliation of defeat, grief and loss, revenge,suffering and inflicting pain, triumphalism and sadism.

Naomi replies on Aug 16, 2019:

Hello. Only the leaders of losing countries are tried as war criminals; never the leaders of winning countries. Funny that...

‘The green movement has become hysterical’ -- Brendan O'Neill on Greta Thunberg - YouTube

RobBlair comments on Aug 16, 2019:

I could listen to Fiona all day. She says absurd things but I love the Irish lilt. I have no doubt that Ms. Thunberg will add context, intelligence and experience to our environmental discussion when she is sitting next to AOC. I think O'Neill is off his rocker defending Karl Marx. Stop ...

Naomi replies on Aug 16, 2019:

@RobBlair I fear that politicians and media will be all over her once she's got there...If I were her mother, I would protect her from all of them.

‘The green movement has become hysterical’ -- Brendan O'Neill on Greta Thunberg - YouTube

RobBlair comments on Aug 16, 2019:

I could listen to Fiona all day. She says absurd things but I love the Irish lilt. I have no doubt that Ms. Thunberg will add context, intelligence and experience to our environmental discussion when she is sitting next to AOC. I think O'Neill is off his rocker defending Karl Marx. Stop ...

Naomi replies on Aug 16, 2019:

Hello. I think O'Neill is spot on when he says Greta has been used as a shield to prevent debates on climate change. I'm hoping that once she'got there, she will be given opportunities to debate on climate change with other "teens who are climate sceptics". Not all youngsters are climate activists. They need to talk about their future among themselves - after all, it's theirs - as much as we, adults, are responsible for making sure that they will have a bright one.

You pansy-wansies...

KeVince comments on Aug 15, 2019:

I like the guy in background must be the proud dad of the dare devil biker.

Naomi replies on Aug 16, 2019:

Hello. Well observed. The man has no intention of stopping the kids. Probably, he used to do it when he was a boy.

So, Greta Thunberg is coming to you, American folks.

timon_phocas comments on Aug 15, 2019:

Is she coming on a sailboat? Will she wander through America like Johnny Appleseed; barefoot, wearing rags and a pot on her head? Will birds and small animals gather round when she sings? Will she part the Mississippi with a wave of her staff, and will barge traffic be really pissed off when they're...

Naomi replies on Aug 15, 2019:

@AhrimanXV I think it is a shame that no one challenges her, as in inviting her to have a proper debate on climate change. To me she sounds full of rhetoric and I want her to engage in discussions so that she can articulate her views.

You pansy-wansies...

camerakid61 comments on Aug 15, 2019:

Judging by the length of the hair on the boys, I'm guessing 1970s. Also, the Schwinn bike is a giveaway as well.

Naomi replies on Aug 15, 2019:

Hello. Someone else said that, too. You must be right.

So, Greta Thunberg is coming to you, American folks.

iThink comments on Aug 15, 2019:

have to admit - I have no idea who she is.

Naomi replies on Aug 15, 2019:

Hello. I don't know much about her parents, but if I were her mother I would protect her from political exposure because exploitation is an inevitable consequence in my opinion.

You pansy-wansies...

govols comments on Aug 15, 2019:

When we did that, if you wanted a turn on the bicycle you had to take a position on the left; next turn to the guy on the right. Take the primary risk first, get a turn at the ramp once you made it through the line. Most likely the bike has a cut out of milk-carton clothes pinned to the frame to ...

Naomi replies on Aug 15, 2019:

What precision!

So, Greta Thunberg is coming to you, American folks.

timon_phocas comments on Aug 15, 2019:

Is she coming on a sailboat? Will she wander through America like Johnny Appleseed; barefoot, wearing rags and a pot on her head? Will birds and small animals gather round when she sings? Will she part the Mississippi with a wave of her staff, and will barge traffic be really pissed off when they're...

Naomi replies on Aug 15, 2019:

@AhrimanXV Go easy on her. She's only 16 after all. ;)

So, Greta Thunberg is coming to you, American folks.

iThink comments on Aug 15, 2019:

have to admit - I have no idea who she is.

Naomi replies on Aug 15, 2019:

Hello. You'll soon find out once she's arrived in America. I predict that politicians will be all over her.

So, Greta Thunberg is coming to you, American folks.

timon_phocas comments on Aug 15, 2019:

Is she coming on a sailboat? Will she wander through America like Johnny Appleseed; barefoot, wearing rags and a pot on her head? Will birds and small animals gather round when she sings? Will she part the Mississippi with a wave of her staff, and will barge traffic be really pissed off when they're...

Naomi replies on Aug 15, 2019:

@AhrimanXV "emvoironmental stunts" - exactly!

So, Greta Thunberg is coming to you, American folks.

AhrimanXV comments on Aug 15, 2019:

But she's a young person talking really loudly about a modern issue so she must be right, of course if a young person justified reductions in immigration or leaving the EU with as much eloquence as the most inspiring public speaker... they'd be completely overlooked if not attacked and told to ...

Naomi replies on Aug 15, 2019:

Greta is autistic, has a history of mental illness and anorexia, is a small 16-year- old with pigtails... Perfect for political campaigns - sorry to say.

So, Greta Thunberg is coming to you, American folks.

dmatic comments on Aug 15, 2019:

Never heard of her, till now.

Naomi replies on Aug 15, 2019:

Hello. Here is a little information. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WT8NemS6FmQ

So, Greta Thunberg is coming to you, American folks.

timon_phocas comments on Aug 15, 2019:

Is she coming on a sailboat? Will she wander through America like Johnny Appleseed; barefoot, wearing rags and a pot on her head? Will birds and small animals gather round when she sings? Will she part the Mississippi with a wave of her staff, and will barge traffic be really pissed off when they're...

Naomi replies on Aug 15, 2019:

Hello. Apparently, she is on a CO2-free boat (although it is probably made of carbon fibre...) and using a bucket as a toilet (raw sewage into the sea, and what could that mean to the marine environment, I wonder ...?)

So, Greta Thunberg is coming to you, American folks.

AhrimanXV comments on Aug 15, 2019:

But she's a young person talking really loudly about a modern issue so she must be right, of course if a young person justified reductions in immigration or leaving the EU with as much eloquence as the most inspiring public speaker... they'd be completely overlooked if not attacked and told to ...

Naomi replies on Aug 15, 2019:

Hello. Can't argue with that!

Trump encourages Israel to ban Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib Not exactly in the free speech ...

ScottforKing comments on Aug 15, 2019:

Are you pro Trump?

Naomi replies on Aug 15, 2019:

Me, too, ScottforKing, and there is nothing wrong with that.

How little I know - Kuwait official: ‘Shameful and disgraceful for Palestinians to face Israel ...

DrN1 comments on Aug 15, 2019:

Living under occupation is tough

Naomi replies on Aug 15, 2019:

Don't they say that once upon a time, Jews, Muslims and Christians happily lived together?

Sensuality through Judaism - Rabbi Shmuley's daughter just opened a sex shop in Tel Aviv - and it's ...

govols comments on Aug 14, 2019:

Jewish kosher dildoes from the preacher's daughter? Really? I really would have read that if the website wasn't infested with bandwidth leeching video adds.

Naomi replies on Aug 14, 2019:

Hello there. Do you have any ad blocker installed?

So, this meme landed on me with a comment: "Well, Tescos (a UK supermarket chain) are sacking 4300 ...

Cheetolini comments on Aug 13, 2019:

When the workers revolt and demand a higher wage than the owner can afford, the owner finds a way to consolidate workload, to cover those he must fire to pay for the ones who want more money to do the same job. Contraction.

Naomi replies on Aug 14, 2019:

Hello. In the UK (and elsewhere I assume), some employers are prepared to hire illegal immigrants. They pay illegal immigrants a lot less then the minimum wage and the immigrants can't complain about it since the're here illegally in the first place. Of course, this is against the law, but some employers are prepared to break it...

Fragile democracy - Hong Kong airport protesters tie up man later identified as Global Times ...

DrN1 comments on Aug 14, 2019:

Who benefits when China inevitably moves to take Hong Kong ? 260,000 Hong Kongers are British citizens what will they do? Half the population of 7.8 million have British Overseas National status what does that mean? There are more ultra wealthy individual in Hong Kong than any other city on Earth ...

Naomi replies on Aug 14, 2019:

I read somewhere that the definition of democracy is kept ambiguous rather conveniently; it can be used in any context as politicians please.

Fragile democracy - Hong Kong airport protesters tie up man later identified as Global Times ...

DrN1 comments on Aug 14, 2019:

Who benefits when China inevitably moves to take Hong Kong ? 260,000 Hong Kongers are British citizens what will they do? Half the population of 7.8 million have British Overseas National status what does that mean? There are more ultra wealthy individual in Hong Kong than any other city on Earth ...

Naomi replies on Aug 14, 2019:

Hello. If the protesters are a sham (i.e., not genuine), who do you think they really are and what purpose do you think they're causing all this chaos? Do you think this is all staged by politicians?

He hey! Milk-crate Aussie heroes. Woman Stabbed in Central Sydney Knife Rampage

ScottforKing comments on Aug 13, 2019:

Some people here are using this as an example of how our society would be able deal with would be mass killers if there were no guns, use of a chair and a milk box. Wow how nuts is that thinking?

Naomi replies on Aug 13, 2019:

Of course, only decent people are prepared to obey the law.

Fragile democracy - Hong Kong airport protesters tie up man later identified as Global Times ...

GaryWitt comments on Aug 13, 2019:

I’m wondering if the protesters have been infiltrated by members of the CCP.

Naomi replies on Aug 13, 2019:

I know. I actually have a great deal of sympathy with both protests, but so far they're not achieving anything. Rather, they're destroying themselves.

Fragile democracy - Hong Kong airport protesters tie up man later identified as Global Times ...

Harleyman comments on Aug 13, 2019:

I wish the protesters the best of luck but I fear it may not work out for them as the communist government will crack down eventually.

Naomi replies on Aug 13, 2019:

Hello. I fear so, too. No matter how legitimate your reasons are for protest, once you've turned violent, you've committed a crime. After all, the establishment has laws and regulations on their side and the police has every single reason to arrest you. And that's democracy, no?

Fragile democracy - Hong Kong airport protesters tie up man later identified as Global Times ...

GaryWitt comments on Aug 13, 2019:

I’m wondering if the protesters have been infiltrated by members of the CCP.

Naomi replies on Aug 13, 2019:

Hello. Maybe... It seems to be a common occurrence that initially genuine, peaceful protests are eventually hijacked by extremists and manipulators. I find it ever so frustrating that now the protesters are committing violent crimes, they're giving the Chinese establishment perfect reasons to treat them as terrorists.

He hey! Milk-crate Aussie heroes. Woman Stabbed in Central Sydney Knife Rampage

ScottforKing comments on Aug 13, 2019:

Some people here are using this as an example of how our society would be able deal with would be mass killers if there were no guns, use of a chair and a milk box. Wow how nuts is that thinking?

Naomi replies on Aug 13, 2019:

Oh, I thought you had rather strict gun control laws in Canada. Are gun crimes on the increase?