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So because you got shafted all Islamic places are nasty? Nice logic there. Is it nice to feel like a victim? Haha.Originally posted by Menelaus View PostOr those of us who've lived in Islamic countries and despite being there for their benefit been shafted by our hosts, perhaps?"Condoms should come with a free pack of earplugs."Comment
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I have also lived in an Islamic country and I had a very nice experience. In fact I plan to live in one in a few years again.Originally posted by Churchill View PostWHS."Condoms should come with a free pack of earplugs."Comment
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Is the "being there for their benefit" in your head or theirs? A number of the countries you were helping didnt want you there in the first place.Originally posted by Menelaus View PostOr those of us who've lived in Islamic countries and despite being there for their benefit been shafted by our hosts, perhaps?
** Not having a pop at the squaddies there. Fine job in difficult circumstances.I am not qualified to give the above advice!
The original point and click interface by
Smith and Wesson.
Step back, have a think and adjust my own own attitude from time to timeComment
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Bet it wasn't any of the following:Originally posted by ThomasSoerensen View PostI have also lived in an Islamic country and I had a very nice experience. In fact I plan to live in one in a few years again.
Saudi Arabia
Kuwait
Iraq
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Originally posted by ThomasSoerensen View PostI have also lived in an Islamic country and I had a very nice experience. In fact I plan to live in one in a few years again.
You are moving to Bradford, Congrats
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Patience is something you admire in the driver behind you and scorn in the one ahead.Comment
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A good question, mon ami.Originally posted by The Lone Gunman View PostIs the "being there for their benefit" in your head or theirs? A number of the countries you were helping didnt want you there in the first place.
** Not having a pop at the squaddies there. Fine job in difficult circumstances.Comment
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So did Churchill and I.Originally posted by ThomasSoerensen View PostYou are right - I went invited.Comment
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and cosseted, I'll wager!Originally posted by ThomasSoerensen View PostYou are right - I went invited.Comment
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