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I had the wonderful pleasure of visiting the Maldives over 20 years ago on one of "Uncle Sam's Love Boats".

Although I realize that The Guardian is a left paper, it seems that the author bends over backwards to stress all the negative. For example, they have become the richest nation by GDP, but, . .

Also, glow bull warming is sinking their island nation. Period, no questions, it's going to happen. Strange that if the papers have an article about a fellow who was found by the police standing over two dead bodies, holding a knife and covered in blood, he is "alleged" to be involved in something improper!

So, rant off, enjoy the article even with the lefty bias and if you ever get a chance to visit the Maldives do go.

1 posted on 01/03/2009 9:49:24 AM PST by lowbuck
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To: lowbuck

“Religion. Islam is the focus of the Maldivian life in every respect”

And it’s a garbage tip.

I’m shocked.


2 posted on 01/03/2009 9:52:13 AM PST by null and void (Petroglyphs. The original cliffs notes...)
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So much is being deposited that the island is growing at a square metre a day. ......

Environmentalists say that more than 330 tonnes of rubbish is brought to Thilafushi a day.

Huh? how is 330 metric tonnes of rubbish growing the island about 3 foot by 3 foot square each day? That roughly 3.5 tons (Imperial) per square foot.

5 posted on 01/03/2009 10:01:13 AM PST by Fzob (In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock. Jefferson)
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To: lowbuck

The Gardian sees garbage all that I saw was opportunity to take that garbage and turn it into useful products.


12 posted on 01/03/2009 10:45:32 AM PST by jongaltsr (Hope to See ya in Galt's Gulch.)
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