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Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by nextstep(m): 11:17pm On Mar 31, 2020 |
AdmiralDru: I don't know that I would call it pure nonsense... I mean, theories about the Big Bang are why you can microwave your food and get accurate GPS from objects orbiting fast enough that their local clocks are slower than the ones on Earth (time dilation). We don't fully understand life or its origins, but you only need to look at the evidence that suggest the theories have merit. To discount a theory - an attempt at understanding - because it cannot replicate life (or nuclear fusion) is not very useful. Life existed for billions of years before humans came on the scene. The theories and evidence for it are explained by the same type of unencumbered thinking that brought you vaccines, X-rays, and computer networks. I wouldn't be so quick to discount their ideas about life's origins. What's amazing to me personally is that if you broke a person down to their constituent parts, you'd find elements. So humans are basically one set of elements theorizing about elements? Where does the soul come from? We don't know. Does a dog have a soul? Does a bird? How about an ant? The chauvinist human response is "of course not", but we don't really know. How does a dog have a concept of self, same as a human? We don't know. Imagine if you lived at a time before the indoctrination of Christianity... would you be using the Yoruba pantheon (or Igbo, or Fulani before Islam) to disprove theories? It is unsurprising that humans would give themselves a special role in the Universe - conveniently ordained by their invention of an omnipotent omniscient super being, whatever the pantheon/religion of the century. Also consider: there are billions and billions of stars, and it's highly likely in my estimation that some harbor life (either in the past, currently, or will in the distant future). Would each life-bearing planet have its own God? What about the ones where our level of intelligence has yet to surface? Or the ones with creatures 1 million years ahead of us on the intelligence spectrum? Again, if theists can accept the idea of a sentient entity always existing - the source of all creation, they should not have any trouble accepting the idea of a singularity event... the source of all creation. They are both theories. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by dainformant(m): 11:18pm On Mar 31, 2020 |
Hahahaha. He will soon join his confused fellows back in Nigeria...body go tell am then. euromilion: 1 Like |
Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by Smartray25: 11:21pm On Mar 31, 2020 |
dainformant:This can only happen in advanced country not Naija. God help us |
Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by dainformant(m): 11:22pm On Mar 31, 2020 |
You are the one who wants to argue. When you get out of Ireland please let me know. Take care. Focusingmore: 3 Likes |
Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by Pathfinder121: 11:22pm On Mar 31, 2020 |
Focusingmore: Ireland has the highest concentration of multinationals companies in Europe. It is defacto silicon valley of Europe. It is also about getting the right/relevant qualifications and excelling at the very competitive interviews. UK pay less in comparison to Ireland but not that significant. There is always a trade-off in one or two things between the 2 countries. A number of factors will determine career progression and the industry/ sector you will work in. 5 Likes
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Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by Respect55(m): 11:23pm On Mar 31, 2020 |
nextstep:You are intelligent 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by Respect55(m): 11:24pm On Mar 31, 2020 |
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Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by TheStarsAlign: 11:28pm On Mar 31, 2020 |
stupidity: I feel you. It's pure senselesness. The people are materially poor but the leaders are mentally poor. So sad... |
Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by Nobody: 11:29pm On Mar 31, 2020 |
nextstep: I don't refute the many advantages of science in our everyday lives. Microwaves, vaccines, GPS and the rest have little to do with the big bang. Regular science research work is different from space science. Space science has lots of bogus claim, what-if, could, and would etc. scenarios. I don't think the earth is flat and stuff, but how can you say with certainty that there are billions and billions of stars, and the likelihood of life being on some of them is not zero . You only think that way cause that's what you were told. How're you even sure there are 9 planets. Creationist blindly believe in their gods and can simply claim 'god did it', it takes more guts to think Also, if what you understand of the theory is what you read. Then it's what I also know about it. The reason I'm saying this is cause when I discuss this with atheist on the atheism sub Reddit, their first point of defence is to call you ignorant and say you don't understand the theory. Believe whatever you want, I'm not against that. Just don't go about blindly believing anything these space scientists dish out. |
Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by Investnow2017: 11:32pm On Mar 31, 2020 |
nextstep: Thanks. Appreciated. |
Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by InvestorsMind: 11:32pm On Mar 31, 2020 |
Smh..... There's no worse disease than ignorance. But some people can lie sha ... Ireland is actually a fantastic country. Once the richest country in Europe years ago. At the moment it is only lazy people with entitlement mindset with unrealistic expectations will call Ireland a shithole: From FORBES- Ireland GDP $332 B As of December 2018 At a Glance GDP Growth: 7.2% GDP per Capita: $69,300 Trade Balance/GDP: 8.5% Population: 5.1M Public Debt/GDP: 69% Unemployment: 6.7% Inflation: 0.3% Forbes Lists #11 Best Countries for Business Profile: Ireland is a small, modern, trade-dependent economy. It was among the initial group of 12 EU nations that began circulating the euro on 1 January 2002. GDP growth averaged 6% in 1995-2007, but economic activity dropped sharply during the world financial crisis and the subsequent collapse of its domestic property market and construction industry during 2008-11. Faced with sharply reduced revenues and a burgeoning budget deficit from efforts to stabilize its fragile banking sector, the Irish Government introduced the first in a series of draconian budgets in 2009. These measures were not sufficient to stabilize Ireland’s public finances. In 2010, the budget deficit reached 32.4% of GDP - the world's largest deficit, as a percentage of GDP. In late 2010, the former COWEN government agreed to a $92 billion loan package from the EU and IMF to help Dublin recapitalize Ireland’s banking sector and avoid defaulting on its sovereign debt. In March 2011, the KENNY government intensified austerity measures to meet the deficit targets under Ireland's EU-IMF bailout program. In late 2013, Ireland formally exited its EU-IMF bailout program, benefiting from its strict adherence to deficit-reduction targets and success in refinancing a large amount of banking-related debt. In 2014, the economy rapidly picked up. In late 2014, the government introduced a fiscally neutral budget, marking the end of the austerity program. Continued growth of tax receipts has allowed the government to lower some taxes and increase public spending while keeping to its deficit-reduction targets. In 2015, GDP growth exceeded 26%. The magnitude of the increase reflected one-off statistical revisions, multinational corporate restructurings in intellectual property, and the aircraft leasing sector, rather than real gains in the domestic economy, which was still growing. Growth moderated to around 4.1% in 2017, but the recovering economy assisted lowering the deficit to 0.6% of GDP. In the wake of the collapse of the construction sector and the downturn in consumer spending and business investment during the 2008-11 economic crisis, the export sector, dominated by foreign multinationals, has become an even more important component of Ireland's economy. Ireland’s low corporation tax of 12.5% and a talented pool of high-tech laborers have been some of the key factors in encouraging business investment. Loose tax residency requirements made Ireland a common destination for international firms seeking to pay less tax or, in the case of U.S. multinationals, defer taxation owed to the United States. In 2014, amid growing international pressure, the Irish government announced it would phase in more stringent tax laws, effectively closing a commonly used loophole. The Irish economy continued to grow in 2017 and is forecast to do so through 2019, supported by a strong export sector, robust job growth, and low inflation, to the point that the Government must now address concerns about overheating and potential loss of competitiveness. The greatest risks to the economy are the UK’s scheduled departure from the European Union (“Brexit”) in March 2019, possible changes to international taxation policies that could affect Ireland’s revenues, and global trade pressures. Rankings: Trade Freedom 21 Monetary Freedom 8 Property Rights 19 Innovation 21 Technology 41 Red Tape 10 Investor Protection 14 Corruption 19 Personal Freedom 1 Tax Burden 4 Source- https://www.forbes.com/places/ireland/ Should we go ahead and post that of Nigeria? 12 Likes |
Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by Focusingmore: 11:33pm On Mar 31, 2020 |
Pathfinder121: Here's what you are missing, where are the multi nationals concentrated ? What is the cost of living where these multi nationals are? What is the household income in Ireland? How much contract work is in Ireland , like those project manager, etc jobs? Keep decisiving yourselves, even Irish people are migrating to Canada UK Australia.. You never see anything, even if you get lucky and get work, dey no go promote you. Bookmark this site... I have lived it... Smart people move , I didn't because I had your mindset .. not saying go to Nigeria, go somewhere else. 4 Likes |
Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by Pathfinder121: 11:35pm On Mar 31, 2020 |
Focusingmore: It is all making sense now. Honest living is one of the puzzle missing here for you oga. When I came across your contributions and Lamentations, I was incline to you being a taxi driver or in the shadow jobs with easy tax avoidance. Nothing is ever enough for ..... 5 Likes |
Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by EdwardRandy(m): 11:37pm On Mar 31, 2020 |
stupidity:You just said what I had in mind |
Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by Focusingmore: 11:39pm On Mar 31, 2020 |
Pathfinder121: Not an argument!! Read my previous post , in fact most taxi drivers earn more than your average office folk. Like I said before I've worked in several companies mostly in Shannon. They don't promote you because Ireland has this funny work culture, I can't explain it. 1 Like |
Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by Focusingmore: 11:49pm On Mar 31, 2020 |
InvestorsMind: Ireland is fantastic on paper, average in reality. That's why I keep saying you can't understand things just by reading online. Did you know that the high gdp in Ireland is bogus and most of the growth is due to the multi nationals? They inflate the GDP to attract investors and lower their co operation taxes . The 2008 recession exposed Ireland for what it is when most of those companies left. Brah you don't know jack shit , Irish people are predominantly farmers... Everything else.... Mostly is via fdis. All in Ireland is definitely better than Nigeria but a horrible place for an ambitious well educated young Nigerian. 8 Likes |
Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by nextstep(m): 11:52pm On Mar 31, 2020 |
AdmiralDru: I can't make a distinction between "regular science research" and "space science" since it's all based on scientific principles. I mean, if somebody told you that we could use gravity assist to swing around planets and fling probes out of the solar system, what would you have called that? Conjecture? Bogus? Would you have dismissed the early theories about nuclear fusion in stars? We can say with certainty that there are billions and billions of stars because: we put a telescope on many of the points of light, and there's a shit ton of them. And some of them appear to have a shit ton points of light in them. This is directly observable. We also theorize that since there's so much "mass", they must collate into stars, and there's a crap ton of mass/gas, hence they're must be tons of stars. There are nebulae, entire light-centuries across, where new stars are born. We're sure about the number of planets in our system because we've looked. Using our understanding of gravity (e.g. that the Sun itself is perturbed ever-so-slightly by the orbiting planets based on their mass and distance), we can be certain that we have 8 planets, and a bunch of planetoids (Pluto got demoted). I don't think there are genuinely bogus claims... there are best guesses and what ifs scenarios. Give me an example of a bogus claim, and I'll see if we can walk through and debunk it (or accept that's plausible). On the flip side, I am conjecturing (i.e. not certain), about the possibility of life elsewhere because if you consider our definition of life (which includes plants, bacteria, and to some extent viruses and self-replicating proteins)... there's no reason the same processes that obtain on Earth cannot obtain elsewhere. Our discovery and understanding of electromagnetics (including microwaves) led us to discover the cosmic microwave background and redshift... which led credence to the Big Bang Theory (I keep using the word theory because it's our attempt at explaining). I'm open to other explanations, but this is so far the most credible one. Before being informed otherwise, theists were certain there was only one planet (which was flat), only one star, and that humans were special. Going further, how can they be so certain that God didn't create life on many planets? Perhaps as insurance in case a few planets got wiped out by asteroids or a supernova? (allow me a little creative license). Or how can they be so certain that the only "created in his image" is the humanoid form? For as long as people have been around, we've used the lack of evidence as proof, when in actuality, we don't know. It could well be that there is a God, and all the religions in the world were right, but interpreted their understanding differently. We don't know. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by King44(m): 12:02am On Apr 01, 2020 |
In Nigeria the gvt would go against such saying no money but mention roburst allowance and billion naira cars for the members of the house the money would surely crawl out thieves |
Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by dainformant(m): 12:02am On Apr 01, 2020 |
I shared pictures of my experience, you no gree. Someone shared information from the internet, you no still agree. But you want make we gree your own talk abi. You can't even make arguments cos you lack facts and points. You said people were not paid 350 euro, I showed you proof before you kept quiet and now you are still talking off point. I really pity for you. Ignorance is very bad. Focusingmore: 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by andycoal40(m): 12:02am On Apr 01, 2020 |
dainformant: Pls how can i move to Ireland?.. will love to play for limerick fc |
Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by Nobody: 12:15am On Apr 01, 2020 |
nextstep: Bruh, the theory goes against some laws in science. Just so you know, this has been pointed out by other scientists but they never go main stream cause they're not inline with the narrative. Space science is mainly cosmology, astrology, and some physics etc. That's different from what doctors do, electricians, architects and the rest. Some people in these various fields have no idea about cosmology, astrology and the rest. https://science.howstuffworks.com/dictionary/astronomy-terms/big-bang-theory7.htm https://thetechreader.com/top-ten/top-ten-scientific-flaws-in-the-big-bang-theory/ Even if I pointed out a bogus claim to you, you'll still defend it from the same knowledge you have about space science and stuff. You'll never agree to anything I say and that's okay, that's the typical behaviour of thei |
Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by Bluntemperor: 12:15am On Apr 01, 2020 |
funmike83: God bless you brother for the love of your Father Land.Nigeria will move again for there is no country without her challenges. I still love my Country. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by iamboladee: 12:17am On Apr 01, 2020 |
dainformant:Avoid that dude. He's just hating for no reason! 2 Likes |
Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by bilulu(m): 12:19am On Apr 01, 2020 |
ERockson:Even if the Nigerian government want to pay less than 20% will benefit but they will say 90% benefitted. Kudos to those who paid. |
Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by savysu: 12:20am On Apr 01, 2020 |
tolexy007: Nothing will happen in Nigeria in the next two months. Quote me 2 Likes |
Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by CuteYvonne777: 12:29am On Apr 01, 2020 |
Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by djon78(m): 12:30am On Apr 01, 2020 |
pocohantas: The issue is about the quality of life that money will give you. I have relatives that were earning good monthly salary here, quit everything and relocated to Canada. They will always tell you, there focus is good quality life above money. Even the money seen here is just very insignificant number of the population here not even up to1 percent. What we have here is very heart breaking., ordinary electricity we don't have. It's nothing to write home about 1 Like |
Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by Dum4christ: 12:31am On Apr 01, 2020 |
If this country have not favoured you please relocate ASAP! Its probably not the place for you... I am a Nigerian.. I work and live in Ireland. I am a health professional ! My life is much more better and happier than what it would ever had been in Nigeria! I am also better than alot of my colleagues in most developed nations like the UK, and even some parts of the US...Let me leave it here... Focusingmore: 9 Likes |
Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by Dum4christ: 12:38am On Apr 01, 2020 |
It's not late to relocate dear... Different strokes for different folks. If you are not happy in a place... the right thing is to move.. Alot are not happy in The UK, USA, or anywhere in the world Everyone has a different experience. We all must not share in your experience. Focusingmore: 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by Dum4christ: 12:51am On Apr 01, 2020 |
I will prefer Ireland a million times over the UK and even the USA. The only country I could leave Ireland for if ever necessary is Canada or Australia. Otherwise Ireland is doing me well. Take a chill pill brother!!! Everyone has their preferences Focusingmore: 3 Likes |
Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by InvestorsMind: 12:53am On Apr 01, 2020 |
dainformant: Just ignore and move on. |
Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by Dum4christ: 12:56am On Apr 01, 2020 |
End of discussion!!! God bless you. Phelixblaq: 1 Like |
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