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Your fantasy sounds an awful lot like the good old fashioned capitalist American Dream, for a commie.

It certainly does, and the difficulties of running a restaurant, out the back of nowhere yet full of hungry well-heeled tourists, would require you to exploit the workers with long hours and low wages if it was to make a decent profit. 

And then you would be whining about the amount you pay in taxes, and how little you get for it in services, and how you can never find the time to get away to sail your yacht, and how expensive it is keep it ship-shape because of silly government safety regulations.

My Dad the Pigman opened a Japanese restaurant in Rio after he retired from the bank and ran it for 5 years.  I worked 3 years as sous chef and part-time bartender at Capsuto Freres, the BEST Nouvelle Cuisine restaurant in SoHo in the 1980s-90s.  I have forgotten more about the restaurant bizness than you wil ever know.  Don't tell me what a pain in the ass it is, I been there, done that, own the T-shirt.  Your problem PY is you are consumed by Negative Waves.  A person can't indulge in a little fantasy here on the Diner without you dropping in to piss on the idea, whatever it is.  Take your Negative Waves and stuff them where the SUN☼ don't shine.  You are a Grumpy Old Man sweating your balls off in the Tropical Rainforest.  I can see that would make a person irritable, but you take it too far.  Lighten Up.

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[Palloy2]

Here at DD it is standard practice to piss on RIDICULOUS fantasies, so I do.   You may have forgotten more about the restaurant business than I will ever know, which is nothing, because I hate paying lots for food as if it was all really good food. Far from sweating in the rainforest, I had get the heater out last night as I had got cold in my core and the hot water bottle could fix it. 17°C early this morning indoors !!  So you are wrong three ways in that one comment.

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[RE]

Here at DD it is standard practice to piss on RIDICULOUS fantasies, so I do.   You may have forgotten more about the restaurant business than I will ever know, which is nothing, because I hate paying lots for food as if it was all really good food. Far from sweating in the rainforest, I had get the heater out last night as I had got cold in my core and the hot water bottle could fix it. 17°C early this morning indoors !!  So you are wrong three ways in that one comment.

It is common for YOU.  You make an art form out of it.  Nobody else takes this to the extremes you do, and nobody does it as constantly as you do.  You just fucking come here to complain about something every day.  It is tiresome.  You make Walter Mathau look like a kindly old man.

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17C?  Hahahahahahahahahaha.  That is 63F!  It's a Heat Wave!  Bikini Weather!  You must be joking.  You can't really conside this cold?   

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[Palloy2]

This is a DOOM site, not a ridiculous fantasy site.  It has a life of its own, beyond what you want to make of it.  Your annoyance at me politely trashing your fantasies makes YOU the grouchy old man, not me.  Everyone knows I'm right, even you, and it irks you so much that you are about to explode with anger.  Read those last two posts of yours again, and calm down.  I don't expect an apology, though it would be nice.

Yes, I do consider 17°C cold, when the temperature here hasn't gone below 22 for six months.  It's called acclimatisation. And it's why you wouldn't consider the summer to be debilitatingly hot once you had acclimatised (takes about a year).

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[RE]

This is a DOOM site, not a ridiculous fantasy site.  It has a life of its own, beyond what you want to make of it.  Your annoyance at me politely trashing your fantasies makes YOU the grouchy old man, not me.  Everyone knows I'm right, even you, and it irks you so much that you are about to explode with anger.  Read those last two posts of yours again, and calm down.  I don't expect an apology, though it would be nice.

Yes, I do consider 17°C cold, when the temperature here hasn't gone below 22 for six months.  It's called acclimatisation. And it's why you wouldn't consider the summer to be debilitatingly hot once you had acclimatised (takes about a year).

Nor would you likely find 0C very cold after you lived here for a year.  Acclimatizing takes about a year.  Clearly you have not acclimatized well to your environment.  You're grouchy all the time.

Insofar as what this site is about, it's what I say it is.  I own it, I pay for it and I do most of the writing for it.  You want it to be something other than what it is.  I suggest you start your own site that you pay for and write for.

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[Palloy2]

Insofar as what this site is about, it's what I say it is.  I own it, I pay for it ...

... and I keep coming along and spoiling it, with my comments about Doom and how your fantasies are just that - fantasies.

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[RE]

Insofar as what this site is about, it's what I say it is.  I own it, I pay for it ...

... and I keep coming along and spoiling it, with my comments about Doom and how your fantasies are just that - fantasies.

You keep coming along and trolling the site because you are an unhappy man and this is where you like to take out your frustrations.  It's pathetic.  Start your own site.  This one clearly does not live up to your high standards. 

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[Palloy2]

In my last 7 threads in Geopolitics on "wars" in Yemen, Korea, Iran, Israel, Lebanon, Turkey and Vanuatu have generated 44 replies and 1173 views, and are the only articles on the current state of WW3 on DD.

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In my last 7 threads in Geopolitics on "wars" in Yemen, Korea, Iran, Israel, Lebanon, Turkey and Vanuatu have generated 44 replies and 1173 views, and are the only articles on the current state of WW3 on DD.

You are very popular.  I suggest you start a WW3 Website to focus on this aspect of collapse and not be bothered by food and boat threads.

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[Palloy2]

You are very popular. 

I'm not in it for the popularity.

This is from the Information Clearing House daily Hard News email, to give you a rough idea of how much war is going on at the moment. http://www.informationclearinghouse.info  Unfortunately the discussion level on the articles is VERY low maturity-wise.

Israel kills 42 people in Syria in last week
https://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-5258491,00.html

U.S. kills seventeen civilians in Syria's province
https://en.trend.az/world/arab/2902244.html

12 Civilians Killed, 25 Injured in Idlib Bomb Attack in Syria
https://www.albawaba.com/news/12-civilians-killed-25-injured-idlib-bomb-attack-syria-1130516

Syrian Army inflicts heavy losses on terrorists in al-Hajar al-Aswad
https://sana.sy/en/?p=137490

Merkel says Europe should do more to stop Syria war
https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20180513-germanys-merkel-says-europe-should-do-more-to-stop-syria-war/

Five Iraqis killed, injured in dual bomb attack in Iraq's Kirkuk
https://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/five-iraqis-killed-injured-in-dual-bomb-attack-in-iraqs-kirkuk/

Iraq vote: Initial results show PM Abadi, Muqtada al-Sadr leading
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/05/iraq-vote-initial-results-show-pm-abadi-muqtada-al-sadr-leading-180513200426674.html

Iran condemns Israel for aiding terrorists in Syria
https://en.mehrnews.com/news/133945/Iran-condemns-Israel-for-aiding-terrorists-in-Syria

After Netanyahu's visit, Moscow will not hand S-300 missiles over to Syria
https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20180512-after-netanyahus-visit-moscow-will-not-hand-s-300-missiles-over-to-syria/

Balkanizing the Middle East: The REAL Goal of America and Israel
http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article44307.htm

Israel's Yinon Plan, Saudi Wahhabism & US Wars:
http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/47170.htm

Yemeni officials say fighting kills 115 in western Yemen
http://www.startribune.com/yemeni-officials-say-fighting-kills-115-in-western-yemen/482448981/

40 Houthis killed in intense fighting in Yemen's Hodeidah
http://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/gulf/2018/05/11/40-Houthis-killed-in-intense-fighting-Yemen-s-Hodeidah.html

Shocking video shows terrified Yemeni children dragged from rubble after Saudi-led bombing (GRAPHIC)
https://www.rt.com/news/426399-yemen-airstrike-sanaa-saudi/

91 killed in Yemen's diphtheria outbreak: WHO
http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-05/13/c_137174630.htm

U.S. Moves Forward With Multibillion-Dollar "Smart Bomb" Sale to Saudi Arabia and UAE Despite Civilian Deaths in Yemen
https://theintercept.com/2018/05/11/american-saudi-arabia-weapons-deal-yemen-uae/

Saudi military says its forces arrive on Yemen's Socotra island
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/05/saudi-military-forces-arrive-yemen-socotra-island-180513171150894.html

Yemen: UAE attempting to 'colonise' Socotra
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/05/yemen-uae-attempting-colonise-socotra-180513104819582.html

UAE extends military reach in Yemen and Somalia
https://www.reuters.com/article/uae-security-yemen-somalia/uae-extends-military-reach-in-yemen-and-somalia-idUSL8N1SI2QI

Netanyahu Met Top UAE Diplomat in DC Restaurant in March, Report Says
https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/netanyahu-met-top-uae-diplomat-in-d-c-in-march-report-says-1.6076619

Israelis clash with Palestinians on Temple Mount ahead of charged week (VIDEO)
https://www.rt.com/news/426597-jerusalem-clashes-palestinians-israelis/

Trump to deliver video address at Jerusalem embassy opening
https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-to-deliver-video-address-at-jerusalem-embassy-opening/

Jared Kunsher, Ivanka Trump and Steven Mnuchin land in Israel for Jerusalem embassy opening
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6ZdAyapaLw

For Palestinians, the Nakba is a disaster that continues to this day
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-for-palestinians-the-nakba-is-a-disaster-that-continues-to-this-day/

New Book Makes the Case Against Israeli Brutality
https://theintercept.com/2018/05/13/as-gaza-sinks-into-desperation-a-new-book-makes-the-case-against-israeli-brutality/

Russia will work towards ensuring US sanctions on Iran won't abolish nuclear deal - Lavrov
http://tass.com/politics/1003668

Germany, Russia reiterate commitment to Iran nuclear deal
http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-05/11/c_137172757.htm

UK PM May says committed to ensuring Iran deal is upheld
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-iran-nuclear-britain/uk-pm-may-says-committed-to-ensuring-iran-deal-is-upheld-idUSKCN1IE0X5

US threatens European companies with sanctions after Iran deal pullout
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/may/13/us-sanctions-european-countries-iran-deal-donald-trump

EU to consider blocking US sanctions over Iran
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-iran-nuclear-eu-business/in-1990s-redux-eu-to-consider-blocking-u-s-sanctions-over-iran-idUSKBN1IA2PV

CNPC set to replace Total in Iran gas project:
China's state-owned CNPC is set to take over a leading role held by Total in a huge gas project in Iran in case the French energy giant decides to quit amid US sanctions against the Islamic Republic.
http://www.presstv.com/Detail/2018/05/11/561379/CNPC-set-to-replace-Total-in-Iran-gas-project

PETER HITCHENS: Are we about to join ANOTHER idiotic war like feeble minions?
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-5722499/PETER-HITCHENS-join-idiotic-war-like-feeble-minions.html#ixzz5FORi30KP

Fighting leaves over 30 casualties in Libya's south
http://www.libyanexpress.com/tribal-fighting-for-sabha-citadel-leaves-over-30-casualties-in-libyas-south/

26 people killed in Burundi 'terrorist' attack, official says
https://www.stripes.com/news/africa/26-people-killed-in-burundi-terrorist-attack-official-says-1.526736

Somalia: 17 Killed in Market Blast, Fighting
https://www.voanews.com/a/somalia-13-militants-4-civilians-killed-in-market-blast-fighting/4391141.html

U.S. kills 5 civilians in Somalia: elders
https://www.nation.co.ke/news/africa/Five-killed-in--US-raid--in-Somalia--elders/1066-4555902-14olqut/index.html

DR Congo: Kidnapped Britons released
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-44101319

Taliban Kill Over 100 Afghan Soldiers and Police Officers in One Week
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/13/world/asia/afghanistan-taliban-offensive.html

9 Killed, Over 30 Wounded in Gunfight in Nangarhar
https://www.tolonews.com/afghanistan/explosion-gunfire-reported-nangarhar%C3%A2%E2%82%AC%E2%84%A2s-jalalabad-city

13 killed, 41 Hurt in Indonesia Church Bombing
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2018-05-13/13-dead-41-hurt-in-indonesia-church-bombing-video

Indonesia church bombings carried out by parents - and their four children
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2018/05/13/indonesia-church-bombings-deadly-parents-children/605788002/

North Korea vows to dismantle nuclear test site within weeks as Trump applauds 'smart and gracious' move
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/05/12/north-korea-vows-to-dismantle-nuclear-test-site-within-weeks-invites-world-press-to-watch.html

Pompeo: US firms could invest in North Korea and Kim may get 'security assurances'
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/may/13/pompeo-us-firms-invest-north-korea-kim-jong-un-security-assurances

Trump Backs Down On China Threat: Instructs Commerce Dept To Rescue ZTE:
It appears China's threats of retaliation against Trump's ban on giant Chinese telecoms company ZTE have sunk in.
https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-05-13/trump-backs-down-china-threat-instructs-commerce-dept-rescue-zte

Paris knife attacker kills one and wounds four before being shot dead
http://www.middleeasteye.net/news/paris-knife-attacker-kills-one-wounds-four-being-slain-police-1290383532

Angela Merkel: Europe Can No Longer Rely on U.S. Protection:
Europe cannot put all of its trust in the U.S. when it comes to protection and should instead "take its destiny into its own hands," German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said.
http://www.newsweek.com/europe-cannot-fully-rely-us-protection-anymore-says-germanys-merkel-919410

Bolivian President Evo Morales Warns of Plan 'to Invade Venezuela' by US, OAS
http://www.telesurtv.net/english/news/Bolivian-President-Evo-Morales-Warns-of-Plan-to-Invade-Venezuela-by-US-OAS-20180513-0008.html

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[RE]

You are very popular. 

I'm not in it for the popularity.

That's true.  You're in it to be an annoying troll with no sense of humor who should start his own website rather than pitching Negative Waves all the time on other people's websites.

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[BuddyJ]

Which is perfectly understandable. How could it not?

That goes to exactly what I'm talking about.

It depresses me that no matter how hard I work that I'm always struggling to come up with my silent partner ( Uncle Sam's ) half of the booty. That I'm always one bad year away from bankruptcy. Why shouldn't I be depressed about half my income going to conduit schemes and grifting elites at the top of the food chain?

Is that really grounds for depression? It isn't as though conduit schemes are the only thing our elected representatives steal our money for, someone has to cover the difference between forced contributions and the largess of unemployment comp and disability for obesity and alcoholism, how will we pay for roads if the government can't steal money from the folks that have more of it, the military needs more guns and bombs to make sure consumers can...consume!

Look how great it has worked out in Venezuela!   /s

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[Palloy2]

RE: You're in it to be an annoying troll

That's just not true and you know it.  You ought to seriously consider what this rude and unfair attack on me is doing to the DD audience.  Who would want to take part in the discussion if they are going to be attacked like this and called a troll, just because I would rather have an intelligent discussion on geopolitical issues than have a laugh about your ridiculous fantasies and your endless meals.  Why can't you take a bit of criticism of yourself, because you ARE boring when you bang on about restaurants and huge bricks of meat.  Instead of telling me to not read those threads on this Doom site, why don't you post them to a restaurant site?

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[Eddie]

Which is perfectly understandable. How could it not?

That goes to exactly what I'm talking about.

It depresses me that no matter how hard I work that I'm always struggling to come up with my silent partner ( Uncle Sam's ) half of the booty. That I'm always one bad year away from bankruptcy. Why shouldn't I be depressed about half my income going to conduit schemes and grifting elites at the top of the food chain?

Is that really grounds for depression? It isn't as though conduit schemes are the only thing our elected representatives steal our money for, someone has to cover the difference between forced contributions and the largess of unemployment comp and disability for obesity and alcoholism, how will we pay for roads if the government can't steal money from the folks that have more of it, the military needs more guns and bombs to make sure consumers can...consume!

Look how great it has worked out in Venezuela!   /s

 There are many, many more conduit schemes associated with the military budget, the transportation budget, and the social welfare/healthcare budget. It's ALL a fat pork pie to be divided up between the major corporations and their lackeys in DC.

Don't blame what's happening in Venezuela on socialism. I don't like Maduro, and I didn't like Chavez. They are/were corrupt as hell, but the real problem is the decline in oil prices, not socialism.

Venezuela was, for a long, long time, an oil welfare state like Saudi, and in the old days it was the crony capitalists that got the lions share, but with plenty left to trickle down to the lower classes. When PO came along, it hit them like a ton of bricks. Chavez, like Trump, was a symptom and not the real disease.  I wouldn't be surprised to see a military coup at some point, but no matter what happens, their fate is tied to demand for their crude.

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[Surly1]

Don't blame what's happening in Venezuela on socialism. I don't like Maduro, and I didn't like Chavez. They are/were corrupt as hell, but the real problem is the decline in oil prices, not socialism.

Venezuela was, for a long, long time, an oil welfare state like Saudi, and in the old days it was the crony capitalists that got the lions share, but with plenty left to trickle down to the lower classes. When PO came along, it hit them like a ton of bricks.

This is absolutely the truth. The price of oil, plus wholesale covert ratfucking by the FSoA, as well as "sanctions" of the sort we apply to any government which fails to drop to its knees, part its lips and swallow the company song. See Libya.

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