Our government was one of only three governments to back the suggestion to use military force in Syria. I personally did not support that sentiment.

difference here is that this is a resource that has a direct benefit for the people. And is something desperately needed by the people for survival.

As a Kenyan, I was happy with the discovery but when I saw the map showing the aquifer stretching into South Sudan, then I got a little worried. The people of Northern part of Kenya have been living like they don't belong to Kenya & truth is, right now is when we are starting to take notice of them If you asked Do you…

Yes, I can't think of a single reason why the United Kingdom would think that Germany might be a theater for urban warfare in 1988.

Because the guy who ran the hosting service isn't under arrest because of mountains of evidence that he was using the network to distribute massive amounts of CP, your statement makes sense.

I was specifically referring to the cracking down on child pornography bit. Seems like a good cause to me.

well "technically" as humans water is just about as important as you hearing about new gadgets. In perspective, your cell phone has more than likely touched more H2O then most of these people up till now, have had the chance to get at.

This is 'tech' related... or do you mean electronic related?

Truth is, I never really gave it any thought. Perhaps you should have sent this reply to @crimsonblue along with that image. I think he probably saw this comment anyway.

I could've sworn that was Joseph Gordon Levitt...

I read your post as a refutation of Robblecda's mockery of crimsonblue, but you are correct I was agreeing with crimsonblue.

YES! It is woefully under-appreciated. Subtle. Nuanced. Exquisitely paced. I hold a deep mistrust for people who have never heard of it; in recognizing its greatness, you truly mark yourself as a person of distinction. :)

How is that funny? Great image, by the way.

Yeah, the track record they have for responsible resource management, fair government, fiscal policy, just courts,and human rights is something to envy. The continent, from a resource standpoint, is astonishing. How has that benefited the average person living there?

I'm optimistic that they will, as most African nations have demonstrated, carefully utilize this tremendous resource in the best interests of the people that live there, and use this as the next stepping stone in the advancement of their society.

holy crap! I really hope that (somehow) the water is managed properly and does not end up polluted, or controlled by ultra-wealthy golfers.

Trust me. I know what I'm doing.

I look at this house and I think it is a brilliant piece of art - when someone looks at it, wonders why Mark lost his house, why the housing crisis ever happened in the first place, the answer is staring right back at you - you. Banks surely played a role, but greedy and debt-driven consumers who more than happily…

I had to do this...

Tsk tsk! Spreading misinformation is not a nice thing to do! In case you were genuinely confused, that's a speed control (Fahrtregler in German btw, which is kind of an awesome word IMO). Turn to the right to accelerate, turn left do decelerate/apply brakes.