Join for free
Page 23 of 24 « First < 13 21 22 23 24 >
AnnieS's Avatar
AnnieS
Chatterbox
AnnieS is offline
United Kingdom
Joined: Jan 2017
Posts: 18,420
AnnieS is female  AnnieS has posted at least 25 times and has been a member for 3 months or more 
 
20-03-2017, 09:59 AM
221

Re: Famine in Africa

Originally Posted by JimmyC ->
I know some of my turns could probably be mistaken for wind-ups. They're not, though.
I've been accused of the same. There's a difference between strong opinions and playing games. Most of us are too grown up for the latter.
Muddy's Avatar
Muddy
Chatterbox
Muddy is offline
UK
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 31,286
Muddy is female  Muddy has posted at least 25 times and has been a member for 3 months or more 
 
20-03-2017, 10:05 AM
222

Re: Famine in Africa

That is a matter of opinion .
JimmyC
Senior Member
JimmyC is offline
Australia
Joined: Feb 2017
Posts: 395
JimmyC is male 
 
20-03-2017, 10:06 AM
223

Re: Famine in Africa

Originally Posted by Twink55 ->
We know Jimmy, but you are an Aussie and they are the biggest WUMs in the world, so us Poms have to tease you., unless, of course, we beat you at cricket... then our teasing is known as torture!
Nah, Annie, when you beat us at cricket, it's known as a fluke!
Julie1962
Chatterbox
Julie1962 is offline
Surrey
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 42,846
Julie1962 is female  Julie1962 has posted at least 25 times and has been a member for 3 months or more 
 
20-03-2017, 10:07 AM
224

Re: Famine in Africa

Originally Posted by AnnieS ->
I've been accused of the same. There's a difference between strong opinions and playing games. Most of us are too grown up for the latter.
I'd like to think so Annie but sadly we have had some wums on here at times.
JimmyC
Senior Member
JimmyC is offline
Australia
Joined: Feb 2017
Posts: 395
JimmyC is male 
 
20-03-2017, 10:08 AM
225

Re: Famine in Africa

Originally Posted by AnnieS ->
I've been accused of the same. There's a difference between strong opinions and playing games. Most of us are too grown up for the latter.
Some of us, (me, for instance), are far too grown up for the latter, Annie.
Muddy's Avatar
Muddy
Chatterbox
Muddy is offline
UK
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 31,286
Muddy is female  Muddy has posted at least 25 times and has been a member for 3 months or more 
 
20-03-2017, 10:08 AM
226

Re: Famine in Africa

Hello peeps
Famine in Africa !
I assume most people won't be donating -I haven't myself -yet.
Basically we are all charitied out with Africa ?
JimmyC
Senior Member
JimmyC is offline
Australia
Joined: Feb 2017
Posts: 395
JimmyC is male 
 
20-03-2017, 10:12 AM
227

Re: Famine in Africa

Originally Posted by Muddy ->
Hello peeps
Famine in Africa !
I assume most people won't be donating -I haven't myself -yet.
Basically we are all charitied out with Africa ?
No, have to be honest, I won't be donating, Muddy. I see needy people in my country every day.

(...and I don't even donate to them! )

No, not quite, I do donate old clothes and the like, to the local Salvo shops..
Twink55's Avatar
Twink55
Chatterbox
Twink55 is offline
Cheshire, England
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 16,510
Twink55 is female  Twink55 has posted at least 25 times and has been a member for 3 months or more 
 
20-03-2017, 10:15 AM
228

Re: Famine in Africa

Originally Posted by JimmyC ->
Nah, Annie, when you beat us at cricket, it's known as a fluke!
Have you been on the wine? It was me, not Annie, that mentioned the cricket!
I hope your cricket team don't drink that much!
Julie1962
Chatterbox
Julie1962 is offline
Surrey
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 42,846
Julie1962 is female  Julie1962 has posted at least 25 times and has been a member for 3 months or more 
 
20-03-2017, 10:22 AM
229

Re: Famine in Africa

Originally Posted by Muddy ->
Hello peeps
Famine in Africa !
I assume most people won't be donating -I haven't myself -yet.
Basically we are all charitied out with Africa ?
We are doing what we have been for a while water aid, I think they are active in many regions and are providing water which is what most places need. No idea what else would help at the moment and we trust them. That's another problem IMO knowing who to give to. Who won't misuse the money.
Azure's Avatar
Azure
Chatterbox
Azure is offline
South Glos
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 5,986
Azure is female  Azure has posted at least 25 times and has been a member for 3 months or more 
 
20-03-2017, 10:36 AM
230

Re: Famine in Africa

Originally Posted by Muddy ->
Raise their earnings from what?
They are itinerant pastoralists they raise goats and cattle .
Take these away and they have nothing .
It's up to their governments to provide infrastructure and investment in better agricultural practises so as to help them survive adverse conditions .But they won't because they are corrupt dictators interested only in themselves and who sneer at the softness of the west for caring .
Hence they charge £8000 for a visa for aid workers to bring in aid .
Meanwhile they have money to wage on senseless conflicts,
That is so true Muddy.These Dictators live like Royalty in Paltial homes, and their families have everything the need usually designer goods, and they all have large amounts of aid money in 'Off Shore Accounts'and Property in London as well.
Ironically many of them where educated in the best Universities in the World including UK so they do know right from wrong .

They are quie happy to let their people starve so that they can keep getting more and more World Aid to front their luxurious life style.

This has been going on for years and will continue.
 
Page 23 of 24 « First < 13 21 22 23 24 >

« Previous Thread | Next Thread » (Or back to Top)


© Copyright 2009, Over50sForum   Contact Us | Over 50s Forum! | Archive | Privacy Statement | Terms of Use | Top

Powered by vBulletin Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.