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No way he's American...takes a yank potshot at every turn..
And no offense to the following nationalities...but Canadian or Kiwi methinks.
And no offense to the following nationalities...but Canadian or Kiwi methinks.
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In defence of SI, Gold has dropped to such an extent beacuse the criminal globalist banks that run this planet have decided it should, namely because they want to buy it on the cheap! Why else is Goldman Sachs currently buying the stuff, why can't the Asians get enough of the stuff? They know it will go much much higher before long that's why.
For a long time now the US Federal Reserve has used bullion banks such as jpmorgan and HSBC to hammer the price of Gold, they do this in many ways not least in issuing paper Gold contracts, the physical metal equivalent of which they are not in possession. They massively short sell Gold and silver and I wouldn't be surprised if this doesn't extend to other commodities. This is not some sort of conspiracy theory, there are many serious people and institutions that admit this, look up GATA for a start. They often hammer Gold just prior to a round of QE or more importantly before they plan to buy a hoard of the stuff.
The global criminal banks have produced upwards of 1 QUADRILLION dollars in derivative contracts, these include interest rate swaps, CDS etc, they have no real assets to back these up other than worthless paper crap which they mark to fiction on their books; they can claim the value of which whatever they dream up on any given day. Effectively they are still insolvent!
This has given rise to the confiscation of real assets, look no further than Cyprus, this will come to a country near you before long. This has also led to the stealing of Gold from Libya, 144 tonnes of the stuff and the reluctance of the US Fed to give Germany back it's Gold, no prizes for guessing why. In essence Gold is the only real asset left, the central banks know this, the bullion banks know this; hence this latest smack down before they procure the stuff more cheaply.
The global economy is still deep in the poo, despite what the pundits on the idiot box may say. The central banks will persist with this ponzi scheme until the death, they are psycopaths and in the end we WILL have hyper-inflation. Look around you now, look at the prices now at Carrefour/Lulu centre. In the end the price manipulation by jpmorgan and company will not be enough, the demand will be exponantional. Buy the stuff now would be my recommendation and probably that of Sittingidly.
If you get 10 minutes on your 24 hour layover in whichever place you find yourselves, read/watch these below.
Keiser Report: Bitcoin Bubble Buzz (E431) - YouTube
Mike Maloney: Today's Low Gold & Silver Prices Are Not Realistic | Zero Hedge
For a long time now the US Federal Reserve has used bullion banks such as jpmorgan and HSBC to hammer the price of Gold, they do this in many ways not least in issuing paper Gold contracts, the physical metal equivalent of which they are not in possession. They massively short sell Gold and silver and I wouldn't be surprised if this doesn't extend to other commodities. This is not some sort of conspiracy theory, there are many serious people and institutions that admit this, look up GATA for a start. They often hammer Gold just prior to a round of QE or more importantly before they plan to buy a hoard of the stuff.
The global criminal banks have produced upwards of 1 QUADRILLION dollars in derivative contracts, these include interest rate swaps, CDS etc, they have no real assets to back these up other than worthless paper crap which they mark to fiction on their books; they can claim the value of which whatever they dream up on any given day. Effectively they are still insolvent!
This has given rise to the confiscation of real assets, look no further than Cyprus, this will come to a country near you before long. This has also led to the stealing of Gold from Libya, 144 tonnes of the stuff and the reluctance of the US Fed to give Germany back it's Gold, no prizes for guessing why. In essence Gold is the only real asset left, the central banks know this, the bullion banks know this; hence this latest smack down before they procure the stuff more cheaply.
The global economy is still deep in the poo, despite what the pundits on the idiot box may say. The central banks will persist with this ponzi scheme until the death, they are psycopaths and in the end we WILL have hyper-inflation. Look around you now, look at the prices now at Carrefour/Lulu centre. In the end the price manipulation by jpmorgan and company will not be enough, the demand will be exponantional. Buy the stuff now would be my recommendation and probably that of Sittingidly.
If you get 10 minutes on your 24 hour layover in whichever place you find yourselves, read/watch these below.
Keiser Report: Bitcoin Bubble Buzz (E431) - YouTube
Mike Maloney: Today's Low Gold & Silver Prices Are Not Realistic | Zero Hedge
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And there we have it folks...... It took a few hours longer than I was anticipating but I am pleased to report that SI has confirmed that he is indeed a complete and utter C U Next Tuesday!
SI, have you ever heard the expression "better to let people think you are an idiot rather than open your mouth and confirm it"?
And still you manage to have a pop at the Brits in amongst you incoherent diatribe..... Remarkable buddy! Really, what is your problem with the Brits? I'm British and not afraid to admit it, nor do I shy away from the (many) problems with my homeland... Where are you from? Too scared to reveal it? I'm gonna have a wild stab and say...... Jamaica - do I win a cigar?
I totally agree that the CRC is in the wrong place on the A380. What gets my (and everyone else' it seems) goat is the way you put it across. You just don't see it do you? The mere fact that you think that Airbus agrees with YOU tells me a lot about your personality..... and that my friend is frankly worrying!
Like I said earlier, take this as a knock on the chin, wipe yourself down, re-evaluate, assess-action-manage, and above all else for the love of god, stop being so nasty and grow up!
SI, have you ever heard the expression "better to let people think you are an idiot rather than open your mouth and confirm it"?
And still you manage to have a pop at the Brits in amongst you incoherent diatribe..... Remarkable buddy! Really, what is your problem with the Brits? I'm British and not afraid to admit it, nor do I shy away from the (many) problems with my homeland... Where are you from? Too scared to reveal it? I'm gonna have a wild stab and say...... Jamaica - do I win a cigar?
I totally agree that the CRC is in the wrong place on the A380. What gets my (and everyone else' it seems) goat is the way you put it across. You just don't see it do you? The mere fact that you think that Airbus agrees with YOU tells me a lot about your personality..... and that my friend is frankly worrying!
Like I said earlier, take this as a knock on the chin, wipe yourself down, re-evaluate, assess-action-manage, and above all else for the love of god, stop being so nasty and grow up!
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Whart is the percentage of EK pilots that are complete idiots? It has to be upwards of 75%. Just look at the posts and more importantly the number of posts.
Some of these idiots have to be posting out of EGHQ and trying to squash the murmurs of the discontent. I wonder who is a mangement lacky?
My bet is Craggenmore and Ex 380.
Some of these idiots have to be posting out of EGHQ and trying to squash the murmurs of the discontent. I wonder who is a mangement lacky?
My bet is Craggenmore and Ex 380.
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The smartest thing you have written: "I quit"
Thank goodness for that.
What you fail to understand is that even though we all differ strongly in our views; there has to be a rationality to your delivery - otherwise whatever legitimate point you may be making - will be lost because of the insulting language you use.
It's basic social intelligence of which you are lacking. Once again your post is laced with "lunatic", "idiot" etc etc...
What that serves to do is have the reader associate you with those words...the stronger the language one uses - is in effect an acknowledgment that you don't have the writing tools to express a point where it comes across as objective (even though its obviously subjective).
Essentially you have weak communicative skills which your peers have pounced on...the good news is you have finally realized it.
Or have you? I'll bet you haven't. You'll be back once the bourbon bites....and will continue to do what you do....
...appear weak.
f.
ps Gold in the 1300's ...yawn
The smartest thing you have written: "I quit"
Thank goodness for that.
What you fail to understand is that even though we all differ strongly in our views; there has to be a rationality to your delivery - otherwise whatever legitimate point you may be making - will be lost because of the insulting language you use.
It's basic social intelligence of which you are lacking. Once again your post is laced with "lunatic", "idiot" etc etc...
What that serves to do is have the reader associate you with those words...the stronger the language one uses - is in effect an acknowledgment that you don't have the writing tools to express a point where it comes across as objective (even though its obviously subjective).
Essentially you have weak communicative skills which your peers have pounced on...the good news is you have finally realized it.
Or have you? I'll bet you haven't. You'll be back once the bourbon bites....and will continue to do what you do....
...appear weak.
f.
ps Gold in the 1300's ...yawn
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Hate to point out the obvious but I believe the thread is titled 'EK advice please'. Given the irrelevant and vitriolic infighting of the last several posts, I think the OP may have his answer.
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A bit over 3 1/2 years here, passed BA selection then festered and expired in the pool and before that a career in UK charter, corporate and ex HMFC.
EK is what you make of it, I fly two ULR's, 1 turn and one Asia or EU per month 88-95hrs per month.
I'm not tired, I'm not fatigued, I AM a bit bored with the flying but so what, I didn't join EK for the excitement.
I manage my rest and my health, my trouble and strife + the kids evacuate each June, and the kids enjoy good schools and time away from here.
My parents visit regularly between points A on the way to point B. I have a garden and an SUV.
I have zero to do with locals and I avoid all the usual boozy events like the plague.
Those that work with me have described me as "sensible" and with a good degree of "practical common sense"
In other words I am the grey man, that to me is the key to surviving EK.
EK is what you make of it, I fly two ULR's, 1 turn and one Asia or EU per month 88-95hrs per month.
I'm not tired, I'm not fatigued, I AM a bit bored with the flying but so what, I didn't join EK for the excitement.
I manage my rest and my health, my trouble and strife + the kids evacuate each June, and the kids enjoy good schools and time away from here.
My parents visit regularly between points A on the way to point B. I have a garden and an SUV.
I have zero to do with locals and I avoid all the usual boozy events like the plague.
Those that work with me have described me as "sensible" and with a good degree of "practical common sense"
In other words I am the grey man, that to me is the key to surviving EK.
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You know I was very interested in working at EK. Not so much anymore.
I think the flying / equipment / money is pretty good, I could just never call Dubai home. The place is fake, and like others have said, it will just never be home.
Start offering commuter friendly contracts I'll reconsider. Won't happen I know, still plenty of people willing to make the move.
I went over there to see it for myself, and all EK drivers I talked to liked the flying, hated living there. Minus one captain. He loved living there... And you gotta ask yourself, you really think your going back to your home country after 5-10 years when you are a WB captain? of course not.. your stuck.
Here is how I see it > unemployed experienced guy? go.
Employed and mostly happy ? stay where you are and wait for better, by now you should know that a new (WB) airplane wears off fast, and QOL / happiness is more important than flying a A380 vs a 737/CRJ in any other western country..
my two euro/dollar cents..
V1
I think the flying / equipment / money is pretty good, I could just never call Dubai home. The place is fake, and like others have said, it will just never be home.
Start offering commuter friendly contracts I'll reconsider. Won't happen I know, still plenty of people willing to make the move.
I went over there to see it for myself, and all EK drivers I talked to liked the flying, hated living there. Minus one captain. He loved living there... And you gotta ask yourself, you really think your going back to your home country after 5-10 years when you are a WB captain? of course not.. your stuck.
Here is how I see it > unemployed experienced guy? go.
Employed and mostly happy ? stay where you are and wait for better, by now you should know that a new (WB) airplane wears off fast, and QOL / happiness is more important than flying a A380 vs a 737/CRJ in any other western country..
my two euro/dollar cents..
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I have been here almost 10 years and still enjoy it. Dubai is not for everyone but I am an outdoor type so have no interest in malls, brunches etc which would drive anyone to insanity week in week out.
For those of you who say " I would consider Emirates if..." the reality is they now have thousands of applications and the number grows daily just look at the failure rate on the initial interviews. The standard of new pilots in my opinion has risen dramatically over the last year and that's down to the airline having a huge pool to pick from.
Big news in the near future on a 380 order thst dwarfs anything previously ordered...
For those of you who say " I would consider Emirates if..." the reality is they now have thousands of applications and the number grows daily just look at the failure rate on the initial interviews. The standard of new pilots in my opinion has risen dramatically over the last year and that's down to the airline having a huge pool to pick from.
Big news in the near future on a 380 order thst dwarfs anything previously ordered...
