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Education / Re: Oau Postgraduate Harmattan Semester Form Sale Is Out by ikubch(m): 4:44am On Mar 12, 2016
Anybody coming in for Technology Management, Full Time MSc. Call me on 08035209543
TV/Movies / Re: If You Haven't Watched This Movie Pls Go And Chop Cheese Balls(Photo) by ikubch(m): 6:39pm On Mar 11, 2016
SirDavico:


Gbam! Na proper die!...cheesy
you must be an old "cargo" to know all these. confess!
TV/Movies / Re: If You Haven't Watched This Movie Pls Go And Chop Cheese Balls(Photo) by ikubch(m): 5:51pm On Mar 11, 2016
SirDavico:
How many of you remember this movie? I so love this movie. I can watch it over and over again....Who's that on the first scene? Let's catch Nairaland Babies. Prove you're not of the indomie Generation.... cheesy

Oya! Leggo!...
the theme song na die!
Foreign Affairs / Re: The Next Presidential Election: A Meaningful Choice For The First Time? by ikubch(m): 3:39am On Mar 11, 2016
scully95:
I don’t vote. For one thing – I don’t want to acquire the US citizenship. But even if I had a US passport I would not vote for the following reasons: First, the choice between the two parties is like Pepsi-Cola vs Coca-Cola: both are toxic and impossible to tell apart. Second, every time the American people voted to support one policy, they got the exact opposite, from Bush’s “read my lips no new taxes” to Obama’s “change you can believe in”.



Third, what the USA needs is not a change of Administrations but “regime change”: changing the puppets and keep the same puppeteers makes absolutely no sense whatsoever. Fourth, to win you need huge amounts of money: instead of one man one vote it is one dollar one vote. Hence the top 1% matter more than the bottom 99%. The American ‘democracy’ is, indeed, the best ‘democracy money can buy’. Fifth, voting is morally wrong because it takes away from you the option of saying “not in my name”. For all these reasons, I have been paying no attention at all to the circus of the US Presidential election. Well, that’s not quite true, I would say “almost no attention at all”. What could always happen is the “Frankenstein/Golem phenomenon”: the creators lose control of the creature which ends up revolting against them. So no matter how slim the chance of that happening, sometimes a change of puppets can result in a dramatic change of puppeteers.



The other reason why I was keeping an eye on the Presidential race was the possibility of a real nightmare happening: Hillary in the White House, this time as POTUS. Her I truly fear. I strongly believe that she is one of the most toxic and outright evil people ever produced by the American system and I have come to the conclusion that she is dumb enough to think that she can bully Russia into submission. Every single issue she tried to deal with ended up in abject failure and she has something to prove. That makes her especially dangerous. So while I had no interest in US politics other than “anybody but Hillary”.

2 Puppets
[img]http://thesaker.is/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/2-Puppets-300x200.jpg[/img]
Which puppet will win this time?
And then Trump happened.

My first hunch was that Trump was “created” to scare people into voting for Hillary. Only a clown looking like an out of control loose-cannon could make the Republicrats lose the next Presidential election to the Demoblicans, right? Maybe.

But now I am starting to get the feeling that the Neocons are really freaking out, and that Trump, possibly to his own surprise, is starting to believe that he might make it. Well, what if?

Ron Unz, in a recent column, gave a very accurate description of what appears to be happening: (source)

Over the last few months I’ve been much too preoccupied with my Harvard University Overseer project to pay much attention to the unfolding saga of the presidential race; I’ve closely read my morning newspapers as I always do, but not watched a single one of the endless debates. Still, even out of the corner of my mind’s-eye, the rise of Donald Trump certainly seems the political story of the decade or even the half-century, with the loud-mouthed Reality TV star now having a good chance of seizing the Republican Party nomination against the ferocious opposition of nearly every significant Republican faction and pundit.
But although I’ve been just as surprised at this remarkable development as anyone else, in hindsight perhaps my astonishment was more than it should have been. Based on absolutely everything I’ve read in my daily NYT+WSJ, Trump certainly seems an ignorant buffoon and a loose cannon, but being a loose cannon, he rolls around randomly, not infrequently in the correct direction, which is more than I can say for nearly all of his Republican rivals.
Consider the Iraq War and its aftermath, surely one of the central geopolitical developments of the last few decades. In the mid-2000s, my old friend Bill Odom, the three-star general who ran the NSA for Ronald Reagan, accurately characterized the war as “the greatest strategic disaster in U.S. history.” Yet today that calamitous legacy and its five trillion dollar total cost is warmly embraced by many of the top Republican leaders and publicly criticized by almost none of them.
However, just a couple of weeks ago, Trump blasted the war and the Bush Administration lies behind it on nationwide television during a Republican debate, inducing total shock within the Republican commentariat, shock that turned into apoplexy when he immediately afterward won a landslide victory in ultra-rightwing and pro-military South Carolina. Sometimes a single bold and honest statement delivered on national television can cut through endless layers of media lies and propaganda, and I only regret that Gen. Odom was no longer around to witness it.
Earlier this year, an ardent Trump supporter declared that his favored candidate was 95% a clown but 5% a patriot, and therefore stood head-and-shoulders above his Republican rivals, and this sounds about right to me.
I agree with Unz. Trump does, indeed, appear to be “rolling around randomly, not infrequently in the correct direction” and he sure does present himself as a “95% a clown but 5% a patriot, and therefore stood head-and-shoulders above his Republican rivals“. In fact, I am pretty sure that those who support Trump will gladly provide a long list of quotes which will make a good case that Trump is right much more than on 5% of cases. Most amazingly, Trump seems to suggest a radical change of US policies towards Russia and Israel: Trump wants peace with Russia and he wants to USA to be an “honest broker” in Israel. The latter is enough for (even the putatively Left-leaning Ha’aretz) to list not one, but “Six Reasons Trump Would Be Disaster for U.S. Jews, Israel and the Middle East“.



[img]http://thesaker.is/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/trump-uss-iowa-1200-ts600-300x200.jpg[/img]
Trump – candidate for peace?
Could it be that the “Trump project” is getting out of control and that a supposed “puppet” refuses to stick to its role?

Maybe. I honestly don’t know.

What I do know is that on the Demoblican side Hillary’s nomination appears to be a done deal. And, besides, it’s not like Sanders is a viable option. While the Occupy Wall Street supporters might like him (especially if he teams up with Tulsi Gabbard), the “Socialist” stigma makes the man unelectable in a viscerally anti-Socialist USA (especially since most Americans have no idea whatsoever of what Socialism is all about). By the way, Sanders is a loyal Zionist anyway, so even if he was elected you would imagine that the Neocons could sleep in peace knowing that “their man” is in the White House. But clearly, Sanders is not bloodthirsty enough for them, they want Hillary and only Hillary. Only she can really guarantee the bloodbath the Neocons want.

Does that then make Trump the proverbial “lesser evil”?

Compared to Hillary, almost anybody would, so I suppose Trump qualifies. And, who knows, maybe all the nonsense Trump regularly spews is only electoral politics and not a foretaste of what a Trump Presidency would look like.

At this point in time all I can say is that I have come to no conclusion beyond two very basic ideas:

Axiom: Hillary is by far the worst option
A Trump Presidency might be interesting to observe. Maybe.
This is about as much enthusiasm as this entire topic can elicit in me.

The Saker
American is sliding to our level. Dearth of exceptional candidate. Lucky to have a stabiliser in Obama. Good analysis you have there but I won't follow you!
Education / Re: Oau Postgraduate Harmattan Semester Form Sale Is Out by ikubch(m): 1:22am On Mar 11, 2016
avicky:
You didn't quote my moniker well, that's why i didn't see the mention.
Emperor650 has answered you. It was 20,000.
Yeah, I didn't see it. How is exam prep? Thanks.
Education / Re: Oau Postgraduate Harmattan Semester Form Sale Is Out by ikubch(m): 9:57am On Mar 10, 2016
tallsalako:


20k ni, it is boldly written on the AL.
thanks.
Education / Re: Oau Postgraduate Harmattan Semester Form Sale Is Out by ikubch(m): 6:18am On Mar 10, 2016
tallsalako:


Your faculty doesn't need any document other than the ones your dept presents for further recommendation, and since you have been recommended by your dept, your faculty will surely toe the same path. However, the only possible stumbling block is your Transcript, make sure it gets to the PGC ASAP. So just keep checking your account and also track your transcript because after your faculty recommendation, PG will not even look at your page if they don't have your transcript. Then take note that some depts just concluded their tests, they have not started recommendation at all, so don't panic.


Hey! Mr. How much is the Acceptance fee to be paid as written on your Letter. Let us know ASAP.
Acicky, Kebisrael How much did you both paid as acceptance fee after being offered admission.
Autos / Re: Respray/repaint Ur Car Making Use Of Oven Baking Technology. Pix Inside by ikubch(m): 1:13pm On Mar 06, 2016
qualityovenbake:
just get 2 litres of sikken auto base paint for him.
This is a bit late, I just gave him part payment yesterday night to source the base by himself.
Car Talk / Re: Pls What's The Meaning Of CE/LE? by ikubch(m): 4:59pm On Mar 05, 2016
Common or limited edition

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Politics / Re: Reasons For The Current Hardship In Nigeria by ikubch(m): 11:30am On Mar 05, 2016
lanregbade:
The reason why the entire country is groaning about the present hardship is that before now we operated a criminal economy. An economy that was sustained by corruption. You can imagine all the revenue generating MDAs not remitting the money they made. This created a semblance of progress and economic activity. Corrupt money translates to more champagnes ,more cars, more construction , more parties,more donation to churches,more girl
friends,etc Corruption was booming and the money
was there. All of a sudden TSA. All the leakages
blocked. The shock is what we are going through now until the budget is passed. The criminal and corrupt economy has been sustaining us for so long,until now that change has come. No free money to throw around. This has created a lot of disruption and dislocation. The old order of corruption is being degraded and destroyed so that a just and equitable society will emerge. A society where work will once more be cherished. It will come with some pain but on the long run we will be on the path of greatness
I made this view since last year. You are spot-on, 200percent correct.

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Education / Re: Oau Postgraduate Harmattan Semester Form Sale Is Out by ikubch(m): 7:19pm On Mar 03, 2016
tallsalako:
I just received my admission letter now.
Really?
Sports / Re: Peter Rufai's New Look (Photo) by ikubch(m): 7:16pm On Mar 03, 2016
rapmike:


If enyeama instead of Rufai kept during that time, we would have been in number 3 and maybe Enyeama would have kept for a top European team like Juventus or Dortmund/Bayern.
You don't compare the panache of rufai with enyeama
Education / Re: Oau Postgraduate Harmattan Semester Form Sale Is Out by ikubch(m): 11:28am On Mar 03, 2016
Akell:

Avicky is active there cus we're both into something and we both need to learn from other people to move on...you garrit?
Like you said, she only gave you an alibi. #satisfied?
"Both" "into something" just listen to yourself.
Education / Re: Oau Postgraduate Harmattan Semester Form Sale Is Out by ikubch(m): 12:28am On Mar 03, 2016
avicky:

Exam is round the corner, so i'm busy and occupied with loads of assignments

To your question, i don't even know. I have not been there of late. I'm actually not a regular there. But go there when i have a mention calling for my attention there. Satisfied?
Alibi! I will manage that answer.
Sports / Re: Peter Rufai's New Look (Photo) by ikubch(m): 8:48pm On Mar 02, 2016
Last2comment:
Rufai vs Enyeama. Who is better
Peter Rufai, he took Nigeria to No 5 on FIFA ranking. Dodo Mayana!

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Education / Re: Oau Postgraduate Harmattan Semester Form Sale Is Out by ikubch(m): 6:27pm On Mar 02, 2016
avicky:

It's not too late anyway. Let's see how event unfolds.
That's a bait! Where have you been? You are yet to answer my question. "WHY ARE YOU ACTIVE IN ROMANCE SECTION?"
Education / Re: Oau Postgraduate Harmattan Semester Form Sale Is Out by ikubch(m): 3:30pm On Mar 02, 2016
I just wrote the PG school via courier about the delay in my transcript. Should get there in 2 weeks plus. I think that's okay, I also enclosed a student copy to assure them the official copy is still under processing and a copy of my original BSc certificate which I just collected from my Alma mater just yesterday, just to assure them I have bona fide credentials. Avicky, isn't that okay?, I don't want to take chances as I requested for Provisional Admission Offer if it gets too late as it was said offers starts next week. That's the procedure in UNILAG today and OAU PG of old.
Car Talk / Re: Let's Discuss Wheel Alignment And Balancing by ikubch(m): 9:59pm On Mar 01, 2016
webtech:
You might not have heard about this,but why not try Fowobi Filling Station opp GTBank Oju ore,Along idiroko road Sango,Ogun State...those guys are wow!
"Wonderment" I've going there since my first car in 2008. Learnt the main man is dead. Seems his boys are the ones managing the shop. Wants to do mine at ijako later this week for 2k
Romance / Re: Nigerian Lady Slams Couples Having Sex In This Heat Period by ikubch(m): 9:07pm On Mar 01, 2016
chrisbaby24:
She no even knw say na dis period d tin dey make sense pass....chaaiii...hot puna...sweet die
Who like cold puna.......dat one no go sweet abegii..!!!
You need another round of cerebral examination

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Education / Re: What Is The Best Science Course To Study In The University? by ikubch(m): 7:54pm On Mar 01, 2016
Galaxypoduction:

Thanks.
I've been thinking about Biochem for sometime also.
What government jobs are related to biochemistry?
Assumming I want to stand on my own, which work fits Biochem?
Thanks.

Industrial chemical supply and pharmaceutical distribution plus an easier opportunity to set up food and beverage company
Education / Re: What Is The Best Science Course To Study In The University? by ikubch(m): 6:39pm On Mar 01, 2016
Galaxypoduction:
When I was a kid, I fantansized a lot about becoming an Agric Engineer.
Now, that's a thing of past, considering what Nigeria economy is saying.
Nevertheless, I still love SCIENCE and HEALTH SCIENCE FEILD.
Now, what i'm saying is that I want suggestions on the best course to study in the University, expecially in Health Science field considering factors like:
1. Easy to get job in Government firms.
2. Ability to Stand alone if Job is unsecure-able.
Help a bro.
Thanks.
Pharmacy or Biochemistry. Biochem is very versatile and easier to relate with all science an medical fields.
Car Talk / Re: Mercedes C220 Engine Issues by ikubch(m): 6:36pm On Mar 01, 2016
oyejohn:
There is a Benz C220 that has an engine that has knocked and I want to to buy it and put in order. The seller said the key got lost and cut another one and it was faulty and thereby affected the engine.
I was told that if I change the engine and gear that it will be ok.
Please note also that it is a diesel engine and I hope to convert to petrol
Thanks all am sure I can't go wrong here
Buy it for 50k and nothing more I don't want to know the year. You have a hell of fixing to do. Tell them you are buying the body and negotiate it as such!
Education / Re: Oau Postgraduate Harmattan Semester Form Sale Is Out by ikubch(m): 11:36am On Mar 01, 2016
avicky:

I can't say exactly. But during our time it was April.
Thanks
Romance / Re: Girl Blasted For Posting Intimate Pictures Of Herself And Boyfriend Online by ikubch(m): 4:15am On Mar 01, 2016
olihilistic:
she owns her fb account she owns her body she has every right to post anything she likes.......
What you said is annoying because you don't have a grown daughter. I have one. Can you safely say the same to your own daughter?
Agriculture / Re: How Much Is Day Old Chick by ikubch(m): 4:12am On Mar 01, 2016
Listen to yourself: "day-old-chick"
Education / Re: Oau Postgraduate Harmattan Semester Form Sale Is Out by ikubch(m): 4:05am On Mar 01, 2016
avicky:

PG Approval and afterwards admission letter.

Congrats in advance.
When is the likely resumption date and admission letter starts coming in. I believe my transcript is not there yet.
Education / Re: Oau Postgraduate Harmattan Semester Form Sale Is Out by ikubch(m): 1:43pm On Feb 29, 2016
I am now on Faculty Recommendation. What next?
Career / Re: How Can I Cope If I 'm Back To Study Medicine. by ikubch(m): 8:38am On Feb 27, 2016
Ebrusjoe:
Please I nead your truthful advice, please. I 'm a young man of 26yrs. Complete the NYSC a year ago, graduate of Medical Biochemistry. (second class upper)I having great passion for medicine right from secondary school but I couldn't have admission to study medicine then. Now I have the thought of going Back to my dream profession. Back in school when in my final year, I set up a polythene industry ( small scale) as the time of writing this I have 4 workers that work in my small industry. Having some savings in my account and my passion for health, I join Green World International health products and services which is also second source of income to me. But any time we are out for seminal, some do call me Doctor but inside I know I am not yet certified and I want to go back to study and become the person I want to be. But now how can I cope with my production business and studies? Have any of you guys cope with this situation before? Or should I just continue my production business? Just confuse.. I really welcome truthful advice
Medicine is jealous, you can't combine anything with it.
Education / Re: Paying Money For Using "Public Library" by ikubch(m): 11:16am On Feb 26, 2016
akanji4good:
In Surulere Public Library, l was asked to pay the sum of N300 to obtain a Library ID Card before I can use the Library. Is it right to pay Money in Public Library ?
Yes. To pay staff and restocking the bookshelves. Some of you will still end up stealing some of the books.
Politics / Rejoinder: Immigration Recruitment Scandal by ikubch(m): 9:07pm On Feb 24, 2016
Is it not absurd the state of hopelessness of our generation. You got to a recruitment test venue and found a massive crowd that did fill a whole stadium. This is why I like to apply methodical common sense. It entails thinking with the head not with the heart.
It boils down to STATISTICAL EVALUATION and it was obvious that it was not going to work securing a job there on a merit and its all scam and our Graduates hopelessly could not apply simple statistical tool as easy as Probability in calculating the Odds of being employed. It was both a shame and a sham!
Politics / Re: Ikubch: Just Hit 1000 Likes by ikubch(m): 6:03pm On Feb 24, 2016
yhemsy62:
how do you know say I no geh job? Or you fit get me one
I can teach you how to fish rather than loitering on Nairaland.
You should be banned for LOITERING!
Politics / Re: Ikubch: Just Hit 1000 Likes by ikubch(m): 6:02pm On Feb 24, 2016
yhemsy62:
how do you know say I no geh job? Or you fit get me one
I can teach you how to fish rather than loitering on Nairaland.

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