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40% of Africoon migrant boats sink
Official: 300 African migrants drown a month
http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/africa....ap/index.html MADRID, Spain (AP) -- More than 1,000 Africans have died in the past four months while trying to sail in small boats from Mauritania to Spain's Canary Islands, a Mauritanian aid official said Tuesday. Ahmed Ould Haya, head of Mauritania's branch of the International Committee of the Red Crescent, spoke a day after reporting the death of at least 45 would-be immigrants in two accidents Saturday and early Monday. (Full story) He told the Spanish radio station Cadena Ser that 40 percent of the boats that leave Mauritania for the Canary Islands -- a trip of at least 1,000 kilometers (600 miles) over the Atlantic -- sink or capsize along the way. Since November 10, between 1,200 and 1,300 people have died trying to reach the Spanish islands from Mauritania, Ould Haya said. He said the Africans who attempt the journey are desperate to reach Europe in search of a better life. "For them is it like a game of Russian roulette: either I make it or I die." The Spanish Interior Ministry's top official in the Canary Islands, Jose Segura, said that while hundreds of Africans have died in the past few months trying to make the trip, three or four boats reach the islands each day. So far this year, more than 2,000 immigrants have made it to the islands, he told Cadena Ser. Every year thousands of Africans try to reach Spain by one of two traditional routes -- across the Strait of Gibraltar to the Spanish mainland, or leaving from the Moroccan-controlled Western Sahara across Atlantic waters to the Canary Islands. Moroccan police have cracked down on the dangerous departures, though, causing many to head further south and leave from Mauritania, the newspaper El Pais reported Tuesday. |
40% of Africoon migrant boats sink
In one age, called the Second Age by some,
(an Age yet to come, an Age long past) someone claiming to be 127.0.0.1 wrote in message 1511236.S4ATlr3gOm@FreeBSD: Dr. Lily White wrote: Official: 300 African migrants drown a month http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/africa....ap/index.html MADRID, Spain (AP) -- More than 1,000 Africans have died in the past four months while trying to sail in small boats from Mauritania to Spain's Canary Islands, a Mauritanian aid official said Tuesday. Ahmed Ould Haya, head of Mauritania's branch of the International Committee of the Red Crescent, spoke a day after reporting the death of at least 45 would-be immigrants in two accidents Saturday and early Monday. (Full story) He told the Spanish radio station Cadena Ser that 40 percent of the boats that leave Mauritania for the Canary Islands -- a trip of at least 1,000 kilometers (600 miles) over the Atlantic -- sink or capsize along the way. Since November 10, between 1,200 and 1,300 people have died trying to reach the Spanish islands from Mauritania, Ould Haya said. He said the Africans who attempt the journey are desperate to reach Europe in search of a better life. "For them is it like a game of Russian roulette: either I make it or I die." The Spanish Interior Ministry's top official in the Canary Islands, Jose Segura, said that while hundreds of Africans have died in the past few months trying to make the trip, three or four boats reach the islands each day. So far this year, more than 2,000 immigrants have made it to the islands, he told Cadena Ser. Every year thousands of Africans try to reach Spain by one of two traditional routes -- across the Strait of Gibraltar to the Spanish mainland, or leaving from the Moroccan-controlled Western Sahara across Atlantic waters to the Canary Islands. Moroccan police have cracked down on the dangerous departures, though, causing many to head further south and leave from Mauritania, the newspaper El Pais reported Tuesday. Norseman/Vikings Crossed the Atlantic by 860 A.D. "Cite your source." Yet, Blacks of today - with advanced technology can't make a 1,000 Kilometer trip. And your proof that these Africans had access to "advanced technology" is ... ? Tell me again how were all 'the same' Tell me how many "Norseman/Vikings" died attempting the crossing before one made it? And how many centuries was it before any of his countrymen made it back across? |
40% of Africoon migrant boats sink
In one age, called the Second Age by some,
(an Age yet to come, an Age long past) someone claiming to be 127.0.0.1 wrote in message 1380090.lU30ycaJuo@FreeBSD: Roger wrote: Norseman/Vikings Crossed the Atlantic by 860 A.D. "Cite your source." The idiot child has none. Yet, Blacks of today - with advanced technology can't make a 1,000 Kilometer trip. And your proof that these Africans had access to "advanced technology" is ... ? Technology is all around you and them. Even you will admit that these people have access to technology that the Norseman didn't have. No, I won't. Your proof that these Africans had access to "advanced technology" is .... ? Tell me again how were all 'the same' Tell me how many "Norseman/Vikings" died attempting the crossing before one made it? None really knows. And how many centuries was it before any of his countrymen made it back across? They were explorers, not sure they wanted to go back. Many think the Norseman made the trip to America long before Columbus. As for them going back North, how do you think they brought 10,000 settlers from Norway to Iceland? I didn't say "back north" -- said back across the Atlantic. Why are you *still* running from that post, now waiting in response to your lie that I had not responded in a.r? |
40% of Africoon migrant boats sink
In one age, called the Second Age by some,
(an Age yet to come, an Age long past) someone claiming to be 127.0.0.1 wrote in message 1715615.eGYJR9VRLj@FreeBSD: Roger wrote: Norseman/Vikings Crossed the Atlantic by 860 A.D. "Cite your source." The idiot child has none. I didn't know that you needed one, you should know this stuff. 874 Vikings from Norway began to survey Iceland. The monks withdrew to Ireland. The 40,000-square-mile island situated 500 miles northwest of Scotland was first settled by Norwegians. (NH, 6/96, p.53)(HNQ, 4/28/00) More timelines at the url below. http://timelines.ws/countries/ICELAND.HTML Ah, so you think Norway to Iceland is "crossing the Atlantic." My bad. I assumed you actually had some knowledge of geography. You see, the body of water between Norway and Iceland is the Norwegian Sea. While arguably part of the North Atlantic, I have never ever hear anyone describe its crossing to be "crossing the Atlantic." Nor is Norway to Iceland a dramatically longer trip than the crossing being attempted by these Africans. Yet, Blacks of today - with advanced technology can't make a 1,000 Kilometer trip. And your proof that these Africans had access to "advanced technology" is ... ? Technology is all around you and them. Even you will admit that these people have access to technology that the Norseman didn't have. No, I won't. There ya have it folks. According to Roger, the Norseman were more technologically advanced in 874 A.D. than today's blacks are in 2006. I did not say "today's blacks" in general , idiot child -- I was very specifically and clearly referring to the Africans described in the article. What proof do you offer that *they* had access to "advanced technology?" Your proof that these Africans had access to "advanced technology" is ... ? Tell me again how were all 'the same' Tell me how many "Norseman/Vikings" died attempting the crossing before one made it? None really knows. And how many centuries was it before any of his countrymen made it back across? They were explorers, not sure they wanted to go back. Many think the Norseman made the trip to America long before Columbus. As for them going back North, how do you think they brought 10,000 settlers from Norway to Iceland? I didn't say "back north" -- said back across the Atlantic. How do you think they got from Iceland to Norway? Across the Norwegian Sea. Snip dumb joo Roger's attempt at diversion. You mean the further evidence of your base cowardice and dishonesty? You made two claims: that I had lied in a.c and that I had not responded to a post of yours. I demonstrated that neither of these were true by reposting my response to your last message there, and since it *also* details other of your lies, you have once again run from it. But then, the whiny sucky lying little baby has no other choice but to display the wide yellow streak running down zir belly. I know that's not a genetic heritage from your father -- did your mommie paint it on for you? |
40% of Africoon migrant boats sink
In one age, called the Second Age by some,
(an Age yet to come, an Age long past) someone claiming to be 127.0.0.1 wrote in message 2209958.jZug5W4ung@FreeBSD: Roger wrote: What do you make of this, Roger, do you still believe the Jew-lies that diversity is good? Snip whiny sucky lying baby's attempt to change the subject restore In one age, called the Second Age by some, (an Age yet to come, an Age long past) someone claiming to be 127.0.0.1 wrote in message 1380090.lU30ycaJuo@FreeBSD: Roger wrote: Norseman/Vikings Crossed the Atlantic by 860 A.D. "Cite your source." The idiot child has none. Yet, Blacks of today - with advanced technology can't make a 1,000 Kilometer trip. And your proof that these Africans had access to "advanced technology" is ... ? Technology is all around you and them. Even you will admit that these people have access to technology that the Norseman didn't have. No, I won't. Your proof that these Africans had access to "advanced technology" is .... ? Tell me again how were all 'the same' Tell me how many "Norseman/Vikings" died attempting the crossing before one made it? None really knows. And how many centuries was it before any of his countrymen made it back across? They were explorers, not sure they wanted to go back. Many think the Norseman made the trip to America long before Columbus. As for them going back North, how do you think they brought 10,000 settlers from Norway to Iceland? I didn't say "back north" -- said back across the Atlantic. Why are you *still* running from that post, now waiting in response to your lie that I had not responded in a.r? /restore |
40% of Africoon migrant boats sink
In one age, called the Second Age by some,
(an Age yet to come, an Age long past) someone claiming to be 127.0.0.1 wrote in message 1417988.p35TLk4rgZ@FreeBSD: Roger wrote: Norseman/Vikings Crossed the Atlantic by 860 A.D. "Cite your source." The idiot child has none. I didn't know that you needed one, you should know this stuff. 874 Vikings from Norway began to survey Iceland. The monks withdrew to Ireland. The 40,000-square-mile island situated 500 miles northwest of Scotland was first settled by Norwegians. (NH, 6/96, p.53)(HNQ, 4/28/00) More timelines at the url below. http://timelines.ws/countries/ICELAND.HTML Ah, so you think Norway to Iceland is "crossing the Atlantic." The north Atlantic, yes. My bad. I assumed you actually had some knowledge of geography. Indeed I do. You see, the body of water between Norway and Iceland is the Norwegian Sea. While arguably part of the North Atlantic, I have never ever hear anyone describe its crossing to be "crossing the Atlantic." Why must you nit pic every little thing. I call it the "North Atlantic" But you did not say "the North Atlantic," you said "the Atlantic," clearly trying to suggest that this is more arduous than the crossing being attempted by these Africans. Nor is Norway to Iceland a dramatically longer trip than the crossing being attempted by these Africans. The trip from Norway to Iceland would be far more harsh than anything the Africans would experience in the Norwegian sea as you call it. No, they are both about 600 miles or 1000 kilometers, your lies about knowing geography (or of actually checking any of your facts before posting) notwithstanding. Yet, Blacks of today - with advanced technology can't make a 1,000 Kilometer trip. And your proof that these Africans had access to "advanced technology" is ... ? Technology is all around you and them. Even you will admit that these people have access to technology that the Norseman didn't have. No, I won't. There ya have it folks. According to Roger, the Norseman were more technologically advanced in 874 A.D. than today's blacks are in 2006. I did not say "today's blacks" in general , idiot child We were comparing "today's blacks" with the Norseman of 874. No, you were comparing these specific Africans with those Norsemen, because you have offered no evidence that blacks in general are incapable of such a crossing. -- I was very specifically and clearly referring to the Africans described in the article. So was I. Then you lied when you claimed to have been "'today's blacks' with the Norseman of 874." Thank you for the admission. Now -- what proof do you offer that *they* had access to "advanced technology?" What proof do you offer that *they* had access to "advanced technology?" Its the year 2006, not 874 A.D. Dumb Joo Roger. And of course, access to advanced technology is exactly the same the world over and unaffected by things like the ability to pay for it? Are you *sure* that's your final answer? Your proof that these Africans had access to "advanced technology" is ... ? Tell me again how were all 'the same' Tell me how many "Norseman/Vikings" died attempting the crossing before one made it? None really knows. And how many centuries was it before any of his countrymen made it back across? They were explorers, not sure they wanted to go back. Many think the Norseman made the trip to America long before Columbus. As for them going back North, how do you think they brought 10,000 settlers from Norway to Iceland? I didn't say "back north" -- said back across the Atlantic. How do you think they got from Iceland to Norway? Across the Norwegian Sea. And, the Norwegian sea is also the North Atlantic. But once again, no one honest calls that crossing "crossing the Atlantic." Snip dumb joo Roger's attempt at diversion. Why can't you admit that the original article proves today's Blacks are less capable than the Norseman of 874? Because it does no such thing. And you're back to lying about your comparison. Here, let me make it so simply even you'll see how stupid you are being and run away from the thread like you do when your ignorance and dishonesty is exposed in such clear terms that even you understand it: The article does not discuss "today's Blacks," it discusses small groups of very specific Africans who just happen to live in modern times. And your comparison does not talk about "the Norsemen," it talks about very specific Norsemen how had made it their life's work (along with that of their fathers and *their* fathers and so forth) to push the limits of ship building and navigation. Can you really not now see how irrational it is to compare the two? Or is it your contention that just *any* random group of Norwegians of that era would be capable of such a feat? |
40% of Africoon migrant boats sink
In one age, called the Second Age by some,
(an Age yet to come, an Age long past) someone claiming to be 127.0.0.1 wrote in message 2892323.bbVpMMqGG0@FreeBSD: Roger wrote: Norseman/Vikings Crossed the Atlantic by 860 A.D. "Cite your source." The idiot child has none. I didn't know that you needed one, you should know this stuff. 874 Vikings from Norway began to survey Iceland. The monks withdrew to Ireland. The 40,000-square-mile island situated 500 miles northwest of Scotland was first settled by Norwegians. (NH, 6/96, p.53)(HNQ, 4/28/00) More timelines at the url below. http://timelines.ws/countries/ICELAND.HTML Ah, so you think Norway to Iceland is "crossing the Atlantic." The north Atlantic, yes. My bad. I assumed you actually had some knowledge of geography. Indeed I do. You see, the body of water between Norway and Iceland is the Norwegian Sea. While arguably part of the North Atlantic, I have never ever hear anyone describe its crossing to be "crossing the Atlantic." Why must you nit pic every little thing. I call it the "North Atlantic" But you did not say "the North Atlantic," you said "the Atlantic," clearly trying to suggest that this is more arduous than the crossing being attempted by these Africans. Yes, you're nitpicking, just as I said. They're called "facts," idiot child. I quite understand that you neither recognize them nor their importance in the real world, but that's because you hatred has blinded you. Nor is Norway to Iceland a dramatically longer trip than the crossing being attempted by these Africans. The trip from Norway to Iceland would be far more harsh than anything the Africans would experience in the Norwegian sea as you call it. No, they are both about 600 miles or 1000 kilometers, your lies about knowing geography (or of actually checking any of your facts before posting) notwithstanding. I guess weather conditions would have nothing to do with it? You think they don't have storms in Africa, and that the Vikings went *anywhere* during the cold season? Yet, Blacks of today - with advanced technology can't make a 1,000 Kilometer trip. And your proof that these Africans had access to "advanced technology" is ... ? Technology is all around you and them. Even you will admit that these people have access to technology that the Norseman didn't have. No, I won't. There ya have it folks. According to Roger, the Norseman were more technologically advanced in 874 A.D. than today's blacks are in 2006. I did not say "today's blacks" in general , idiot child We were comparing "today's blacks" with the Norseman of 874. No, you were comparing these specific Africans with those Norsemen, because you have offered no evidence that blacks in general are incapable of such a crossing. Feel free to name the Black ship builders, explorers and navigators of the Norseman time era. Irrelevant to your attempt to compare apples and oranges. Name a single Wonder of the Ancient World constructed by the Norse? -- I was very specifically and clearly referring to the Africans described in the article. So was I. Then you lied when you claimed to have been "'today's blacks' with the Norseman of 874." Not a lie. Were talking about Blacks in the year of 2006 compared with the Norseman of 874. No, we're talking about these specific Blacks, and those specific Norse. Thank you for the admission. When you cite your Black ship builders and navigators of the 874 era, be sure to include a url. Right after you cite your URL for that Wonder. Now -- what proof do you offer that *they* had access to "advanced technology?" What proof do you offer that *they* had access to "advanced technology?" Its the year 2006, not 874 A.D. Dumb Joo Roger. And of course, access to advanced technology is exactly the same the world over and unaffected by things like the ability to pay for it? Are you *sure* that's your final answer? Once again, you are admitting that the Norseman of 874 had more technolgy than black in 2006. No, I saying that ***THESE SPECIFIC AFRICANS*** may not have access to any more advanced tech. I'd ask why you continue to try to distort the question, except I know that the reason is that with out such dishonesty you cannot even pretend to have a point. Your proof that these Africans had access to "advanced technology" is ... ? Tell me again how were all 'the same' Tell me how many "Norseman/Vikings" died attempting the crossing before one made it? None really knows. And how many centuries was it before any of his countrymen made it back across? They were explorers, not sure they wanted to go back. Many think the Norseman made the trip to America long before Columbus. As for them going back North, how do you think they brought 10,000 settlers from Norway to Iceland? I didn't say "back north" -- said back across the Atlantic. How do you think they got from Iceland to Norway? Across the Norwegian Sea. And, the Norwegian sea is also the North Atlantic. But once again, no one honest calls that crossing "crossing the Atlantic." Were were talking about Norway to Iceland. Did you want the longitude and latitude written out? As always you're nitpicking. But not the bulk of the Atlantic, your attempt to suggest such notwithstanding. Snip dumb joo Roger's attempt at diversion. Why can't you admit that the original article proves today's Blacks are less capable than the Norseman of 874? Because it does no such thing. Sure it does. Not here on Earth. And you're back to lying about your comparison. Here, let me make it so simply even you'll see how stupid you are being and run away from the thread like you do when your ignorance and dishonesty is exposed in such clear terms that even you understand it: The article does not discuss "today's Blacks," it discusses small groups of very specific Africans who just happen to live in modern times. Are the not considered to be "today's Blacks?" No. They are considered a specific subset. I know you really like making sweeping generalizations about entire groups of people, but it's more true that the difference between the average Black in America and these Africans is far greater than between these Africans and the Norse. And your comparison does not talk about "the Norsemen," it talks about very specific Norsemen how had made it their life's work (along with that of their fathers and *their* fathers and so forth) to push the limits of ship building and navigation. And what have the fathers of these Africans done? We don't know. But given the lack of a shipyard anywhere in the vicinity, we can say with a great amount of certainty that it wasn't building and sailing ships. Can you really not now see how irrational it is to compare the two? You would think today's blacks would be up with the Norseman of 874. No, *you* would. And you'd be wrong to make that assumption. Or is it your contention that just *any* random group of Norwegians of that era would be capable of such a feat? Many of them did, the vikings were great traders and explorers. But just *any* random group, or one that had specifically trained to sail the ships? And are you under the impression that those who *built* the ships were the ones going on raids? And why are you *still* running from your lies over in a.r? |
40% of Africoon migrant boats sink
On Fri, 10 Mar 2006 01:46:42 GMT, Roger roger@. wrote:
In one age, called the Second Age by some, (an Age yet to come, an Age long past) someone claiming to be 127.0.0.1 wrote in message 1511236.S4ATlr3gOm@FreeBSD: Dr. Lily White wrote: Official: 300 African migrants drown a month http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/africa....ap/index.html MADRID, Spain (AP) -- More than 1,000 Africans have died in the past four months while trying to sail in small boats from Mauritania to Spain's Canary Islands, a Mauritanian aid official said Tuesday. Ahmed Ould Haya, head of Mauritania's branch of the International Committee of the Red Crescent, spoke a day after reporting the death of at least 45 would-be immigrants in two accidents Saturday and early Monday. (Full story) He told the Spanish radio station Cadena Ser that 40 percent of the boats that leave Mauritania for the Canary Islands -- a trip of at least 1,000 kilometers (600 miles) over the Atlantic -- sink or capsize along the way. Since November 10, between 1,200 and 1,300 people have died trying to reach the Spanish islands from Mauritania, Ould Haya said. He said the Africans who attempt the journey are desperate to reach Europe in search of a better life. "For them is it like a game of Russian roulette: either I make it or I die." The Spanish Interior Ministry's top official in the Canary Islands, Jose Segura, said that while hundreds of Africans have died in the past few months trying to make the trip, three or four boats reach the islands each day. So far this year, more than 2,000 immigrants have made it to the islands, he told Cadena Ser. Every year thousands of Africans try to reach Spain by one of two traditional routes -- across the Strait of Gibraltar to the Spanish mainland, or leaving from the Moroccan-controlled Western Sahara across Atlantic waters to the Canary Islands. Moroccan police have cracked down on the dangerous departures, though, causing many to head further south and leave from Mauritania, the newspaper El Pais reported Tuesday. Norseman/Vikings Crossed the Atlantic by 860 A.D. "Cite your source." No one can be this stupid as to not know this. NO ONE Yet, Blacks of today - with advanced technology can't make a 1,000 Kilometer trip. And your proof that these Africans had access to "advanced technology" is ... ? Tell me again how were all 'the same' Tell me how many "Norseman/Vikings" died attempting the crossing before one made it? And how many centuries was it before any of his countrymen made it back across? The most precious possession on Earth is our own people and for this people and with this people we will struggle and we will fight and never slacken never tire never falter never doubt long live our movement long live our people!!! |
40% of Africoon migrant boats sink
In one age, called the Second Age by some,
(an Age yet to come, an Age long past) someone claiming to be 127.0.0.1 wrote in message 1678620.OHQcH9YDMG@FreeBSD: Panzerfaust wrote: Moroccan police have cracked down on the dangerous departures, though, causing many to head further south and leave from Mauritania, the newspaper El Pais reported Tuesday. Norseman/Vikings Crossed the Atlantic by 860 A.D. "Cite your source." No one can be this stupid as to not know this. NO ONE I agree, even Roger should have known this. Roger didn't realize that the idiot child was trying to pretend that the 600 miles between Norway and Iceland was the whole of the Atlantic. But Roger *did* realize that the idiot child would run from the meat of the discussion, so here it is again for zie to show us zir craven cowardice over: repost In one age, called the Second Age by some, (an Age yet to come, an Age long past) someone claiming to be 127.0.0.1 wrote in message 2892323.bbVpMMqGG0@FreeBSD: Roger wrote: Norseman/Vikings Crossed the Atlantic by 860 A.D. "Cite your source." The idiot child has none. I didn't know that you needed one, you should know this stuff. 874 Vikings from Norway began to survey Iceland. The monks withdrew to Ireland. The 40,000-square-mile island situated 500 miles northwest of Scotland was first settled by Norwegians. (NH, 6/96, p.53)(HNQ, 4/28/00) More timelines at the url below. http://timelines.ws/countries/ICELAND.HTML Ah, so you think Norway to Iceland is "crossing the Atlantic." The north Atlantic, yes. My bad. I assumed you actually had some knowledge of geography. Indeed I do. You see, the body of water between Norway and Iceland is the Norwegian Sea. While arguably part of the North Atlantic, I have never ever hear anyone describe its crossing to be "crossing the Atlantic." Why must you nit pic every little thing. I call it the "North Atlantic" But you did not say "the North Atlantic," you said "the Atlantic," clearly trying to suggest that this is more arduous than the crossing being attempted by these Africans. Yes, you're nitpicking, just as I said. They're called "facts," idiot child. I quite understand that you neither recognize them nor their importance in the real world, but that's because you hatred has blinded you. Nor is Norway to Iceland a dramatically longer trip than the crossing being attempted by these Africans. The trip from Norway to Iceland would be far more harsh than anything the Africans would experience in the Norwegian sea as you call it. No, they are both about 600 miles or 1000 kilometers, your lies about knowing geography (or of actually checking any of your facts before posting) notwithstanding. I guess weather conditions would have nothing to do with it? You think they don't have storms in Africa, and that the Vikings went *anywhere* during the cold season? Yet, Blacks of today - with advanced technology can't make a 1,000 Kilometer trip. And your proof that these Africans had access to "advanced technology" is ... ? Technology is all around you and them. Even you will admit that these people have access to technology that the Norseman didn't have. No, I won't. There ya have it folks. According to Roger, the Norseman were more technologically advanced in 874 A.D. than today's blacks are in 2006. I did not say "today's blacks" in general , idiot child We were comparing "today's blacks" with the Norseman of 874. No, you were comparing these specific Africans with those Norsemen, because you have offered no evidence that blacks in general are incapable of such a crossing. Feel free to name the Black ship builders, explorers and navigators of the Norseman time era. Irrelevant to your attempt to compare apples and oranges. Name a single Wonder of the Ancient World constructed by the Norse? -- I was very specifically and clearly referring to the Africans described in the article. So was I. Then you lied when you claimed to have been "'today's blacks' with the Norseman of 874." Not a lie. Were talking about Blacks in the year of 2006 compared with the Norseman of 874. No, we're talking about these specific Blacks, and those specific Norse. Thank you for the admission. When you cite your Black ship builders and navigators of the 874 era, be sure to include a url. Right after you cite your URL for that Wonder. Now -- what proof do you offer that *they* had access to "advanced technology?" What proof do you offer that *they* had access to "advanced technology?" Its the year 2006, not 874 A.D. Dumb Joo Roger. And of course, access to advanced technology is exactly the same the world over and unaffected by things like the ability to pay for it? Are you *sure* that's your final answer? Once again, you are admitting that the Norseman of 874 had more technolgy than black in 2006. No, I saying that ***THESE SPECIFIC AFRICANS*** may not have access to any more advanced tech. I'd ask why you continue to try to distort the question, except I know that the reason is that with out such dishonesty you cannot even pretend to have a point. Your proof that these Africans had access to "advanced technology" is ... ? Tell me again how were all 'the same' Tell me how many "Norseman/Vikings" died attempting the crossing before one made it? None really knows. And how many centuries was it before any of his countrymen made it back across? They were explorers, not sure they wanted to go back. Many think the Norseman made the trip to America long before Columbus. As for them going back North, how do you think they brought 10,000 settlers from Norway to Iceland? I didn't say "back north" -- said back across the Atlantic. How do you think they got from Iceland to Norway? Across the Norwegian Sea. And, the Norwegian sea is also the North Atlantic. But once again, no one honest calls that crossing "crossing the Atlantic." Were were talking about Norway to Iceland. Did you want the longitude and latitude written out? As always you're nitpicking. But not the bulk of the Atlantic, your attempt to suggest such notwithstanding. Snip dumb joo Roger's attempt at diversion. Why can't you admit that the original article proves today's Blacks are less capable than the Norseman of 874? Because it does no such thing. Sure it does. Not here on Earth. And you're back to lying about your comparison. Here, let me make it so simply even you'll see how stupid you are being and run away from the thread like you do when your ignorance and dishonesty is exposed in such clear terms that even you understand it: The article does not discuss "today's Blacks," it discusses small groups of very specific Africans who just happen to live in modern times. Are the not considered to be "today's Blacks?" No. They are considered a specific subset. I know you really like making sweeping generalizations about entire groups of people, but it's more true that the difference between the average Black in America and these Africans is far greater than between these Africans and the Norse. And your comparison does not talk about "the Norsemen," it talks about very specific Norsemen how had made it their life's work (along with that of their fathers and *their* fathers and so forth) to push the limits of ship building and navigation. And what have the fathers of these Africans done? We don't know. But given the lack of a shipyard anywhere in the vicinity, we can say with a great amount of certainty that it wasn't building and sailing ships. Can you really not now see how irrational it is to compare the two? You would think today's blacks would be up with the Norseman of 874. No, *you* would. And you'd be wrong to make that assumption. Or is it your contention that just *any* random group of Norwegians of that era would be capable of such a feat? Many of them did, the vikings were great traders and explorers. But just *any* random group, or one that had specifically trained to sail the ships? And are you under the impression that those who *built* the ships were the ones going on raids? And why are you *still* running from your lies over in a.r? /repost |
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