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1 hour ago, GammaGlobulin said:

The thing that surprises me most is that this accident did not involve Taiwan's China Airlines.

 

I recall the crashes of China Airlines in Japan and Hong Kong and Taoyuan airports.

 

Sometimes, China Airlines lands upside down in Typhoons when they should not be flying.

 

In the near future, aircraft will not be operated by humans, and then....flying will become even safer than it is now.

 

 

Something I don't have worry about.  At my age I will be long gone when that happens.

12 minutes ago, Morch said:

I don't recall that many objections to AJ......

You're right.  Only a few, including me.

One poster is waiting for links to two quoted statements, but fails to name the author(s) of those statements.  Could be they have chosen to ignore his request.

NOTE: He refers to the statements as "claims."

8 minutes ago, placeholder said:

From the same source

UN Bias Fact Check:

These media sources are moderately to strongly biased toward conservative causes through story selection and/or political affiliation. They may utilize strong loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using an appeal to emotion or stereotypes), publish misleading reports, and omit information that may damage conservative causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy

Overall, we rate UN Watch Right Biased based on information and political positions that favor the right and Mostly Factual due to the use of poor sources that have failed fact checks.

https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/un-watch/

 

 

These media sources are moderate to strongly biased toward conservative causes through story selection and/or political affiliation. They may utilize strong loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes), publish misleading reports, and omit information reporting that may damage conservative causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy. 

• Overall, we rate the NGO Monitor Right biased based on support for the right-wing Israeli government. We also rate them Mixed for factual reporting based on the consistent promotion of pro-Israeli propaganda.https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/ngo-monitor-bias/

This is the very reason I chose to reply to your post.  As to the other poster in question, he will cherry pick a link and only acknowledge those items he feels align with his views.  Of course, he will ignore (his favorite word) anything that is counter to his point of view, which in his mind, overrides every other persons point of view. 

1 hour ago, placeholder said:

First you cite COGAT as a reliable source and now your info comes from 2 organizations that are way over the top in their support for israel.

 

As for the reliability of Hamas figures. If you want a far less biased look at how the information is gathered you'll have to look up the Reuters report dated dec 9  which is an explanation of the death toll offered by the Health Authorities in Gaza. If anything it's an undercount since only bodies that make it to the hospitals are counted. There the names, age and ID card number is recorded.. And an unnamed Israeli official concurred that the figures are more or less right.

This is what MBFC has to say:

https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/un-watch/

https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/ngo-monitor-bias/

And for the honorable and trustworthy Kofi Annan:

https://theconversation.com/kofi-annan-a-complicated-legacy-of-impressive-acheivements-and-some-profound-failures-101791

According to Nikkei Asia the Coast Guard plane was NOT cleared for takeoff.  This information came from the Ministry of Transportation.

Link not furnished because of paywall.

This from NPR

https://www.npr.org/2024/01/02/1222442383/japan-plane-runway-fire

2 hours ago, Rimmer said:

There is a very good piece on youtube that examines the crash, it talks about the three evacuation slides that were deployed and why the other slides were not deployed and how the CG Dash aircraft was apparently cleared to C5 entry point to the runway.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_sQ1L_xPmo&t=432s

 

Thank you.  An excellent explanation of a what could have been a tragic loss of almost 400 lives.  NPR aired a first hand account from a reporter that happened to be on another flight landing right after this incident.  She evidently witnessed the crash from the air.

8 hours ago, Bkk Brian said:

Except my ball is here and will carry on posting as normal

Playing with an under inflated ball and an over inflated ego.

16 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

Then if you've no need for up to date info, ignore my posts, rather than first complaining about twitter, then IDF then up to date news.

Sounds exactly like the kid who took his ball away.

3 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

Cool. So just to be clear. There is a war between Israel and the terrorists Hamas.

 There are 2 direct sources of information only. Hamas and the IDF. Both have their bias. I know which one I prefer.

As I said the choice is yours.  I also said I am not fighting a war and in no need for up to date information.  One day late is fine for me.  However, it may be important for someone in a hurry trying to validate their position on this forum.

10 minutes ago, Neeranam said:

Mark Zukkerburg now Elon. The world is connected now and you can't hide the attrocites Israel are comitting.

There's more to Musk's meeting with Netanyahu that meets the eye.

1 minute ago, Bkk Brian said:

This is direct source credible link. Same as just published on their website on daily updates. This has no comparison to IDF 10/7 intelligence............jeez

https://www.idf.il/en/mini-sites/idf-press-releases-regarding-the-hamas-israel-war/december-pr/exposed-video-footage-of-hamas-operational-methods/

 

 

 

 

Jeez, I am entitled to my own choice where I want my info from.  Anyone that disagrees with you is wrong.  The IDF has its own intelligence section, yet, everyone blames Mossad for the 10/7 failure.  I don't know the intricacies of their intelligence operations, but somewhere along the way credibility is lacking.

No one is suggesting for you not rely on that "X" website.  That's your choice.

4 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

Its an Israeli gov verified account. The same information is on the source IDF account: https://twitter.com/IDF

 

 

https://twitter.com/IDF/status/1741850685778301068

 

I stay away from anything to do with Elon Musk, and that includes his EVs.  Just because the IDF says it's so doesn't not make it so.  The Israelis supposedly had up to date information,  but 10/7 happened anyway.  Since I am not fighting a war I don't mind getting my information a day late.

48 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

It's the Israeli government spokesman. That where a lot of up to date info published

May be up to date, but how accurate is it?

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/10/10/elon-musk-warned-about-misinformation-violent-content-on-x-by-eu.html

3 minutes ago, Jeff the Chef said:

Where?

On this forum.  In many shapes and sizes.

I was on a "sushi" forum where one poster said if there are 10 or more posts on his first visit, he never goes back and reads any of them. 

12 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

Adding to the evidence of Hamas war crimes and how it uses its Human Shield Strategy. This time the evidence is provided by Hamas themselves shooting RPG's at tanks and probably killing a few IDF.  The footage that one of the terrorists took was found on him when he was eliminated by IDF. Thanks......lol

 

Its a dubbed vid so cannot render it here but its definitely worth a watch.

 

 

 

 

https://twitter.com/EylonALevy/status/1741816084544602165

 

X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook are not my cup of tea.  I can do without Musk and Zuckerberg.

3 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

I'm sure I heard that the South Africans have referred something to the ICC about israel.

 

Here you go.

 

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/29/south-africa-files-case-at-icj-accusing-israel-of-genocidal-acts-in-gaza

South Africa files case at ICJ accusing Israel of ‘genocidal acts’ in Gaza

The South African government has been accused of doing nothing about about attacks on white farmers.  Claims of genocide were circulating.  Statistics showing diminishing attacks and also providing reasons for the attacks were used to dismiss the claims.

Now South Africa is accusing Israel of genocide.  Let's see how that goes.

1 hour ago, 2baht said:

Try as you might, you will never convince me that anything good comes out of Israel!

You mean to say you have never used a product made by Intel?

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/intel-will-build-25-billion-chip-factory-in-israel-s-largest-investment-ever/ar-AA1m3k95

Just now, bannork said:

Hopefully coming soon 

Soon? Not if the war continues for another year.

11 minutes ago, bannork said:

The Israeli military may have to attempt to justify before the ICC that they have ' taken all feasible measures'. 

Many don't believe them 

Just who are these many doubters?  I suppose I can count you in among the many. Notice, I purposely avoided "WE can count you in," since I speak for myself.

3 hours ago, Neeranam said:

The point is the President of the USA is spreading lies/propaganda. There were no videos, there  were no 40 babies.

I have never generated any Hamas propaganda, I have never said anything in support of Hamas. What makes you say this?

Everyone, except you, knows that Biden is cognitively challenged.  The White House has a full time job of correcting or denying his remarks.  His behavior has many Americans on edge even his Democratic handlers.

I believe I said you were repeating the propaganda and not generating it,  unless, you are a Hamas supporter like your go to news source from Qatar.

22 minutes ago, bannork said:

Hamas are evil but that's no reason to slaughter thousands of innocent civilians.

Israel are committing war crimes, fostering hatred for their nation for generations to come.

Where in that article does it say Israel has reason (I take it you mean justification) to "slaughter thousands of innocent civilians"?

Two days ago a link was posted by Bkk Brian that describes UNRWA's teachers celebrating Hamas' 10/7 attack on Israel.  I have also seen accounts of these same teachers fostering hatred of Israel, teaching kids something that will last for generations.  Blame Israel all you want.  The Israelis certainly have had a lot of help from UNRWA.

5 hours ago, bannork said:

After the horror of the Holocaust, it's tragic to see the descendants of the victims's families doing the same thing in Gaza with the wholesale slaughter of civilians.

Holocaust?  What Holocaust?

https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/palestinian-holocaust-denial