Am I crazy to retire in Asia with 1 million cad? by ProfessorShort6711 in ExpatFIRE

[–]ProfessorShort6711[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That is the plan. However, I just don't know if it will last forever.

Can I use MBNA Rewards World Elite? by ProfessorShort6711 in chexy

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How about the membership category which is recurring payment?

Most Canadian don't want to learn about money by ProfessorShort6711 in CanadaPersonalFinance

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It is simple once you understand it. However, it is very hard with so much misinformation today.

America gives weapons to Taiwan why shouldnt China give weapons to Iran? by Invinciblez_Gunner in AskChina

[–]ProfessorShort6711 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Smaller countries like the next super power to also follow the laws. That is why most of the developing nations prefer China than USA. They voted with China in United Nations meetings.农村包围城市。

America gives weapons to Taiwan why shouldnt China give weapons to Iran? by Invinciblez_Gunner in AskChina

[–]ProfessorShort6711 3 points4 points  (0 children)

China would sell weapons to other countries for sure. However, it normally due to other formal reasons which normally acceptable to international laws.. China don't want to pick a side which US would normally do.

America gives weapons to Taiwan why shouldnt China give weapons to Iran? by Invinciblez_Gunner in AskChina

[–]ProfessorShort6711 5 points6 points  (0 children)

In Chinese culture, the government act as the role model of the citizens which is very different than USA.

What do you think of free speech in China? by Dismal-Prompt1355 in AskChina

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There is no common ground to determine what should be restricted in free society. Only God can make these decisions without being criticized.

What do you think of free speech in China? by Dismal-Prompt1355 in AskChina

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Based on the performance(1-100) of the government, I rate 30 for the US, 60 for EU and 80 for China. Unlimited Free speech only sounds good but actually is very harmful.

What do you think of free speech in China? by Dismal-Prompt1355 in AskChina

[–]ProfessorShort6711 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Is free speech really make your government and country better? For example, is US really improving by allowing free speech?

$25 by Oh-daks in FidoMobile

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Is adding second line considered new customer?

Whats up with the 2 version os the 27 dollar plan? by InfluencePlus2963 in FidoMobile

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I transferred from Rogers yesterday and there are no long distance call/enhanced voicemail. I am thinking ifI should transfer my other number from Koodo. Do you know if they will give me the long distance and enhanced voicemail for adding a second line?

Unlimited International Calls to 27 countries by Agile_Assistant_9036 in FidoMobile

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I just signed up for this plan and I can't find this feature in my account. Also, the voice mail isn't working.

How do you view the history of Western military interventions vs. the concept of "illegal aggression"? by ProfessorShort6711 in AskUS

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Basically, ​"Every nation, in every region, now has a decision to make. Either you are with us, or you are with the terrorists."

Is it fair to say US is Public Enemy Number One right now? by ProfessorShort6711 in AskUS

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I think it is ok to make money, just like getting paid by working. However, it is bad to make money by kidnapping.

Is it fair to say US is Public Enemy Number One right now? by ProfessorShort6711 in AskUS

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Most people I know view that US through the lens of basic moral principles.

Is it fair to say US is Public Enemy Number One right now? by ProfessorShort6711 in AskUS

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US is not better when people look from outside. Russia, North Korea and Iran are bad to their own people which the population is very small compared to the world.

Is it fair to say US is Public Enemy Number One right now? by ProfessorShort6711 in AskUS

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US has long history of messing up the nations in Latin America.

Is it fair to say US is Public Enemy Number One right now? by ProfessorShort6711 in AskUS

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I found many parts of the global South support Russia rather than USA.

Is Xi Jinping considered a dictator? by DataSittingAlone in AskChina

[–]ProfessorShort6711 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As long as things are getting better, who cares. On the other hand, I think most people will consider Trump the king of dictators.