New Winnipeg Forums - Canada vs Denmark: �The Hans Island War
I have always wanted to live in Canada and a number of times my friends found my choice to be quite odd. I mean most of the country is cold, a fairy flat economy especially when compared to United States or Europe. Well this is one of the reasons why. Hans Island is a small island, with nothing phenomenal to offer, off the coast of Greenland. Denmark and Canada have been claiming this island as their own. The Canadian soldiers decided to retaliate against Danish actions in 2002 on Hans Island, so what do they do - bomb the Danish? Hell no they planted the Canadian flag, built an Inukuk and left some Canadian whisky for the Danes. There are some people who would consider this Cowardice but I think it is a very logical way of dealing with issues. We as a society try to control violence using the threat of consequences and force but why don't we try to discourage violent behavior in the first place.
I think it is very difficult to act the right way although it might not be the popular way. I think this makes Canada better most of these aggressive nations. Don’t get me wrong I have tremendous respect for soldiers who fight for the right cause but I’m saying that these brave men should not have to fight in the first place. I know some of you might not agree with me but I would be happy if you atleast acknowledge that there is such a concept out there.
Peace
Friday, August 12, 2005
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A few weeks ago I was watching TV during prime time and was surprised to see an advertisement for www.eharmony.com. I have seen dating websites ads but only at 3 in the morning along with the exercise video infomercials, but the timing (Prime Time) tickled my curiosity. When I googled the word “Dating Websites”, I got about 3,250,000 results in .14 seconds and a lot of them looked pretty believable too (You know what I'm talking about, websites that have ultra hot chicks claiming to be desperately looking for men). I believe that a lot of people are looking for soul-mates and are optimistic but using the internet for such purposes is a little too foreign to me. Moreover ever since the Chinese entered the market I have been able afford a girlfriend. The best part is that she comes with a pump and three interchangeable wigs. eHarmony uses the “Compatibility Matching System™” which matches personalities on 29 key dimensions. Fundamentally you will get a partner you deserve but I have a problem with the concept. I don’t want a girl that is on par with me; I want somebody who is better then me but just does not know it.
Fortunately because of my lackluster career I hardly have time or the opportunity to think about having a long term relationship and even if I do, I hardly have a chance of getting a girl because of my lameness. For all the rest of you, who are looking for true love good luck and hey minimal embarrassment in case of a rejection.
A few weeks ago I was watching TV during prime time and was surprised to see an advertisement for www.eharmony.com. I have seen dating websites ads but only at 3 in the morning along with the exercise video infomercials, but the timing (Prime Time) tickled my curiosity. When I googled the word “Dating Websites”, I got about 3,250,000 results in .14 seconds and a lot of them looked pretty believable too (You know what I'm talking about, websites that have ultra hot chicks claiming to be desperately looking for men). I believe that a lot of people are looking for soul-mates and are optimistic but using the internet for such purposes is a little too foreign to me. Moreover ever since the Chinese entered the market I have been able afford a girlfriend. The best part is that she comes with a pump and three interchangeable wigs. eHarmony uses the “Compatibility Matching System™” which matches personalities on 29 key dimensions. Fundamentally you will get a partner you deserve but I have a problem with the concept. I don’t want a girl that is on par with me; I want somebody who is better then me but just does not know it.
Fortunately because of my lackluster career I hardly have time or the opportunity to think about having a long term relationship and even if I do, I hardly have a chance of getting a girl because of my lameness. For all the rest of you, who are looking for true love good luck and hey minimal embarrassment in case of a rejection.
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