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Botragelad:
The keyword in my statement was "prediction and reasoning based on fact and logic". What I mean by that is that I made a guess or a hypothesis about the future, based on some evidence and analysis that I found or did. That's what a prediction is, according to the Oxford English Dictionary. And that's what reasoning is, according to the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. It's not a fact or a truth, but a possible outcome or explanation.

My initial prediction about US world dominance for a 100 years was based on facts and logic, because I used some data and arguments that support my view. I didn't just make it up or say it without any reason. I tried to be objective and rational, not subjective and emotional.

I don't mean to be rude or harsh, but do you understand what I'm saying? I'm not trying to force my opinion on you, or say that I'm right and you're wrong. I'm just trying to share my perspective and explain how I came to it. That's why I asked you to go back and read my initial comment, so you can see where I'm coming from. Maybe then you'll understand better!

pansophist:
The so-called international community is a tiny minority of the earth's population. In actuality, it is over 7 billion people that live outside the international community, not 4 billion people.

The so-called international community combined is not even up to the population of China or India. Let's break it down.

US population = is 334M people
EU population = is 448.3M
UK population = is 68M people
Canada's population = is 40M people
EFTA population = is 14.4M people
Japan's population = is 125M people
South Korean population = is 77M people
Newzealand population = is 5.2M people
Australia's population = 26.6M people
Singapore population = 5.6M people

A total of approximately 1.150 Billion people, or roughly about 15% of humanity. The West can not be the international community. They are a numerical minority.

Lexzeey:
I just want to stop her from making another mistake by getting pregnant a second time, especially with me, cuz she's tempting me.

Wilgrea7:
I genuinely don't know if this intellectual dishonesty is intentional, or if it's something you are just prone to by default.

He said I couldn't fight for him, I was there supporting my parents and watch them extorting him, did I even know he had to collect loan to pay for those things?

Botragelad:
Again,I already gave you reasons why I think these new kids on the block can get no close to US present position of world dominance.

Botragelad:
You just be a clown...

Botragelad:
Blimey, You've completely ignored what I said in my previous posts and gone off on a tangent. You've failed to debunk anything I wrote, mate.

Let me explain to you what I mean by my prediction and reasoning concerning US world dominance was based on facts and logic. I'm not saying that the US will definitely rule forever. I'm just giving my opinion based on some evidence and analysis. That's what a prediction is, innit? A guess or a hypothesis, not a fact. 'Based on fact and logic'.

Botragelad:
I didn't say that the US will last forever as a world power. I said that it is possible that it will still be a world power in the next 100 years, for several reasons. I also acknowledged that the US faces many challenges and uncertainties in the 21st century, and that it cannot take its global leadership for granted. I think you are missing the whole point of my answer, which was to explain my prediction and reasoning based on facts and logic.

Botragelad:
The US national debt is the amount of money that the US government owes to its creditors, such as other countries, investors, and the Federal Reserve. The debt is mainly caused by spending more than it collects in taxes, especially during wars, recessions, and pandemics. Now, the debt ceiling is actually the legal limit on how much the US government can borrow to pay its bills. If the debt ceiling is not raised or suspended, the US government would/might run out of money and default on its obligations, which could cause a global financial crisis.

The debt ceiling was suspended until 2025 by Congress in June 2023, after a long political standoff. This means that the US government can borrow as much as it needs to pay its existing debts and obligations for two more years, without worrying about hitting the limit. After the suspension ends, the debt ceiling will automatically be raised to reflect how much was borrowed during the suspension period. This was done to avoid a potential default and to give more time for lawmakers to agree on a long-term fiscal plan.

The national debt you speak about does not really pose a threat to its status as a world power, because it still has a strong and diverse economy. One, the US dollar is also the world's reserve currency, which means that many countries use it for trade and savings. This gives the US an advantage in borrowing and paying its debt. The US does not have to sell its assets as its national debt rises, because it can always print more money or issue more bonds to finance its debt. However, this could also lead to inflation. But still, that doesn't pose much of a threat,not enough to take them off their feet!
Understood?

Dtruthspeaker:
And this makes sense to you when it is already clear that I must wait?

Wilgrea7:
You've given spectacularly terrible examples. I never said our 5 senses are always wrong. I said they are limiting.

Your 5 senses can tell you when there's a truck heading towards you.. sure.. but they don't tell you everything, and they are not always accurate.

If you're in a room with carbon monoxide, none of your 5 senses will tell you anything. Yet you'd be slowly dying at the hands of a dangerous gas you know nothing about.

Your 5 sense analogy is incredibly flawed.. and if your definition of truth is based on them alone, then you'll end up grossly ignorant about a lot of things.

Botragelad:
Still, I see no one taking that position they hold!

Kayouzka:
One thing is certain the child you bring here would definitely suffer.

Youarewelcome:
How many chess players have you won ?

TenQ:
Of course they communicate no one disputes about that.

Chemical trails can contain lots of information isn't it? Some of the Information is like with a megaphone to broadcast information over thousands of ants at the same time. This would be useful in coordinating thousands of Ants

basilico:
The accuser ...

MentalCase98:
Lol. Bro. Rest assured that some guy has talked dirty about your mother and sister before. Unless they married as virgins. I know it’s not nice to think about but that’s life. It’s better not to let it bother you.

MentalCase98:
You are honestly a fool despite the size of that your head.

Let me tell you this FACT of life; Men talk dirty about women in private ALL the time.

TenQ:
Please how has this got to do with evolution?

Frankmorgan:
A lot of people here in Nairaland have met me In my shop. I had a big shop in Alakija Lagos. But due to various harsh policies I had to close down. How did I get the shop and money to stock it? Believe me it was God.
Why did my business close down? It was largely my fault I mismanaged it.

Frankmorgan:
I will reply you before this year ends and show you another business I will start up not by my power but by God's grace. He has already showed me plans,I just need to work for it to be fulfilled.

koolbreeze55:
I can,but don't know how to go about it,she's under 2

Well,maybe I didn't put that well,she's my baby and am fully responsible

MentalCase98:
You people are still on this? It’s locker room talk. I have heard more vulgar language about women when drinking in the pub. You’re a man. Don’t pretend you don’t know what I’m taking about. Unless you roll with soy boys. Which frankly wouldn’t surprise me.