America without even trying is now the top Gas exporter
No one should really dismiss the superpower title.

Btw guys of late we have seen an increase in the number of AI projects that are been made public e.g Chat GPT etc......most likely the CIA already has more advanced AIs that have been in use for sometime now.

Throwback: SA SF in the DRC, FIB1, 2013-14.

Lurker4Long:
Throwback: SA SF in the DRC, FIB1, 2013-14.

I don't like how SANDF holds back operational pictures for that long and release them years later..... look how the Kenyans (in the DRC) and Rwandans (in Moza) are quick on the pictures, they win the PR wars and win public perception.

SANDF generals are still stuck with the Cold-War media mentality.

Brownies in their glory. .....early 90s township unrest .

First Algerian firefighting plane Beriev Be-200ES-E in Russia .

GreenandGold:


I don't like how SANDF holds back operational pictures for that long and release them years later..... look how the Kenyans (in the DRC) and Rwandans (in Moza) are quick on the pictures, they win the PR wars and win public perception.

SANDF generals are still stuck with the Cold-War media mentality.

Very true and very sad! Look at the SAMIM deployment in Moz: every single pic I've posted here has come either from the Botswana or Lesotho Defence Forces, or unofficially from SF members on social media.

This has to be the best movie of 2022.

No left wing, liberal messaging. Just a very excellent written, well acted movie.


All Quiet on the Western Front.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFqgmaO15x4

kabe1:

No left wing, liberal messaging. Just a very excellent written, well acted movie.

You clearly didn't read the book, Erich Remarque's "All Quiet on the Western Front" published in 1929. Its revolutionary depiction of the horrific reality of war, rather than the glamourous, sanitised version was regarded as "left wing, liberal messaging".
It is not for nothing that the Nazis regarded it as treasonous, had the book banned and stripped Remarque of his German citizenship, causing him to flee first to Switzerland and ultimately the US.

Lurker4Long:


You clearly didn't read the book, Erich Remarque's "All Quiet on the Western Front" published in 1929. Its revolutionary depiction of the horrific reality of war, rather than the glamourous, sanitised version was regarded as "left wing, liberal messaging".
It is not for nothing that the Nazis regarded it as treasonous, had the book banned and stripped Remarque of his German citizenship, causing him to flee first to Switzerland and ultimately the US.

No, I haven't read the book. I saw the movie a couple hours ago on Netflix and my first reaction is, this is an excellent movie!!!

I liked that the movie well directed, well acted, no political undertones, no forced political correctness. Just like Topgun Maverick, no forced LGBT characters like we saw in The Woman King.

The story telling was on another level, with scenes parallel to some of today's modern trench warfare in Ukraine.

Hollywood movies have now taken a tone of self-righteous political classes, none of it is present in this film.

The murder scenes are very realistic, and takes the viewer on an emotional ride. I wish African movies are made like this.

Like you've said "Its revolutionary depiction of the horrific reality of war".

That's what I liked about it.

$6billion 2023 budget not enough.
Wow so we doing $6B already

IGpro1:
$6billion 2023 budget not enough.
Wow so we doing $6B already

I hope we see where the $6 billion is going to.

IGpro1:
$6billion 2023 budget not enough.
Wow so we doing $6B already

Some will swear this isn't true. They have our budgets and they calculate it themselves

The J-10C is such an excellent aircraft, if only we could channel some of that $6 Billion to China for this Aircraft.

kabe1:
This has to be the best movie of 2022.

No left wing, liberal messaging. Just a very excellent written, well acted movie.
All Quiet on the Western Front.

I think I need to have a word with you as an African..... you're clearly not understanding your spot in this world.

GreenandGold:


I think I need to have a word with you as an African..... you're clearly not understanding your spot in this world.

Pardon, how has liberal policies been beneficial to Nigeria or Africa?

kabe1:


No, I haven't read the book. I saw the movie a couple hours ago on Netflix and my first reaction is, this is an excellent movie!!!

I liked that the movie well directed, well acted, no political undertones, no forced political correctness. Just like Topgun Maverick, no forced LGBT characters like we saw in The Woman King.

The story telling was on another level, with scenes parallel to some of today's modern trench warfare in Ukraine.

Hollywood movies have now taken a tone of self-righteous political classes, none of it is present in this film.

The murder scenes are very realistic, and takes the viewer on an emotional ride. I wish African movies are made like this.

Like you've said "Its revolutionary depiction of the horrific reality of war".

That's what I liked about it.

I will plan to watch it this weekend. I got tired of watching Jack Ryan after season 1 for the same reason you adduced.

kabe1:


Pardon, how has liberal policies been beneficial to Nigeria or Africa?

"Liberal" is the yang for "Conservative"....

Conservative (the Right) ideologies is/was the root of all African colonial problems.

GreenandGold:


"Liberal" is the yang of "Conservative"....

Conservative ideologies is/was the root of all African colonial problems.

That's the thing, I don't care much for both.

Liberals and Conservatives are the exact same thing, pushing left wing or right wing ideology at the expense of Africans.

Liberals wear masks while doing it, Conservatives are much more openly racist.

Doesn't change the fact they are both doing it.

Fynline:


I will plan to watch it this weekend. I got tired of watching Jack Ryan after season 1 for the same reason you adduced.

You would not regret it. It's 2+ hours of pure entertainment that takes you on an emotional rollercoaster.

It's orgasmic.

kabe1:


That's the thing, I don't care much for both.

Liberals and Conservatives are the exact same thing, pushing left wing or right wing ideology at the expense of Africans.

Liberals wear masks while doing it, Conservatives are much more openly racist.

Doesn't change the fact they are both doing it.

I think we can have the whole night having this discussion... the fundamental difference is that you only know racism in theory.......so!

GreenandGold:


I think we can have the whole night having this discussion... the fundamental difference is that you only know racism in theory.......so!

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kabe1:


I live in Europe, don't be too hasty to make claims.

Then you clearly have no idea what racism is.... Come back to me when you have lived in the US or South Africa, the homes of racism.

Johannesburg Metro Police Department

Nigerian soldiers

Nigerian Air Force A-29 Super Tucano

kabe1:
The J-10C is such an excellent aircraft, if only we could channel some of that $6 Billion to China for this Aircraft.

Please, we need this!

A Parabat on the streets

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kabe1:


Pardon, how has liberal policies been beneficial to Nigeria or Africa?

Are you aware of how much money was committed during the US Africa summit? Over 20 billion.

Do you know how blacks and liberals in general supported Nigeria during the End Sars protests?

Are you aware that it was a liberal government (Biden) that removed Trump's ban on immigration for Nigerians?

Are you aware that it was a liberal government (Biden) that just removed the 2 year visa limits for Nigerians?

Do you know that it was a liberal government (Obama) that initiated the power Africa initiative to assist energy initiatives across Sub-saharan Africa.

I don't need to go on and on.

I see you love to argue with people on issues you have no idea about. Maybe you should listen to what GreenandGold has told you.

Faithful007:
Are you aware of how much money was committed during the US Africa summit? Over 20 billion.

Do you know how blacks and liberals in general supported Nigeria during the End Sars protests?

Are you aware that it was a liberal government (Biden) that removed Trump's ban on immigration for Nigerians?

Are you aware that it was a liberal government (Biden) that just removed the 2 year visa limits for Nigerians?

Do you know that it was a liberal government (Obama) that initiated the power Africa initiative to assist energy initiatives across Sub-saharan Africa.

I don't need to go on and on.

I see you love to argue with people on issues you have no idea about. Maybe you should listen to what GreenandGold has told you.

I see you have a problem with your brain.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-nigeria-usa-idUSKBN1EL1EN

West African country’s air force said, confirming the resurrection of a deal frozen by the Obama administration

US said to block Israeli arms deal with Nigeria

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.timesofisrael.com/us-said-to-block-israeli-arms-deal-with-nigeria/amp/

Nigerian president says US arms ban is 'aiding' Boko Haram

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.france24.com/en/20150723-us-arms-ban-leahy-law-aiding-boko-haram-nigeria-president-buhari


Don't go about spewing comments like an Buffoon, I have Zero patience for your stupidity.