Iran launches first satellite
Discussion
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/78663...
I do wonder how a backward country under sanctions can build a rocket without outside help!
Imadinnerjacket said:
The satellite was launched to spread "monotheism, peace and justice" in the world.
Surely an oxymoron?!I do wonder how a backward country under sanctions can build a rocket without outside help!
Puggit said:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/78663...
I do wonder how a backward country under sanctions can build a rocket without outside help!
Given that satellites have been launched for the last 40 years, I really don't think that the technology is that advanced, or that Iean is that backward.Imadinnerjacket said:
The satellite was launched to spread "monotheism, peace and justice" in the world.
Surely an oxymoron?!I do wonder how a backward country under sanctions can build a rocket without outside help!
spikeyhead said:
Puggit said:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/78663...
I do wonder how a backward country under sanctions can build a rocket without outside help!
Given that satellites have been launched for the last 40 years, I really don't think that the technology is that advanced, or that Iean is that backward.Imadinnerjacket said:
The satellite was launched to spread "monotheism, peace and justice" in the world.
Surely an oxymoron?!I do wonder how a backward country under sanctions can build a rocket without outside help!
Nearly 52 years actually.
Eric Mc said:
I'd hazard a guess that 1,000 years ago they were more advanced then we were.
Quite possibly. But I don't see the UK having a feudal revolution and going back to the days of King Harold, then declaring war on everybody that didn't believe in pagan gods.Besides, how much of the technology in that rocket/satellite was designed in Iran and how much was bought in from elsewhere?
It all just reminds me of this south park episode where Saddam Hussein is suspected of building a weapons factory disguised as a cookie factory. In the background is a industrial plant with cookie logo's all over it
God - 'Saddam, we hear you're building chemical weapons factory around here'
Saddam - 'Hey guy, that's ridiculous, I'm just running a cookie factory'
God - 'Well this cookie factory looks a lot like a chemical weapons plant'
Saddam - 'Hey, if I'd built a chemical weapons factory I wouldn't make it look like a chemical weapons factory, would I? I'd make it look like something else, like a cookie factory or some s
t'
God - 'Hmmm, alright then'
God - 'Saddam, we hear you're building chemical weapons factory around here'
Saddam - 'Hey guy, that's ridiculous, I'm just running a cookie factory'
God - 'Well this cookie factory looks a lot like a chemical weapons plant'
Saddam - 'Hey, if I'd built a chemical weapons factory I wouldn't make it look like a chemical weapons factory, would I? I'd make it look like something else, like a cookie factory or some s
t'God - 'Hmmm, alright then'
Puggit said:
Simpo Two said:
Eric Mc said:
Why do you think they are "backward"?
Because they live in the same way as they did 1,000 years ago, only with weapons.Well done, the official 'Tuesday f
kwit' award to be shared by both of you. You must be so proud. Simpo Two said:
Eric Mc said:
I'd hazard a guess that 1,000 years ago they were more advanced then we were.
Quite possibly. But I don't see the UK having a feudal revolution and going back to the days of King Harold, then declaring war on everybody that didn't believe in pagan gods.Besides, how much of the technology in that rocket/satellite was designed in Iran and how much was bought in from elsewhere?
I have no doubt they have had some assistance in their programmes but doesn't most countries?
drivin_me_nuts said:
Puggit said:
Simpo Two said:
Eric Mc said:
Why do you think they are "backward"?
Because they live in the same way as they did 1,000 years ago, only with weapons.Well done, the official 'Tuesday f
kwit' award to be shared by both of you. You must be so proud. Your posturing is simply stunning.
Simpo Two said:
Because they live in the same way as they did 1,000 years ago, only with weapons.
I don't care one way or another if they have a satellite...But the statement above is just about the most narrow minded statement I have read on here! I assume, Simpo, you have been there in order to make that statement? I have, and what you have written is wrong and betrays your utter ignorance.
I've changed my mind - good on the Iranians!!!
And of course they have had help, sit on the Iranian border crossing with Turkey and see just how many foreign trucks go in and out...Puggit said:
drivin_me_nuts said:
Puggit said:
Simpo Two said:
Eric Mc said:
Why do you think they are "backward"?
Because they live in the same way as they did 1,000 years ago, only with weapons.Well done, the official 'Tuesday f
kwit' award to be shared by both of you. You must be so proud. Your posturing is simply stunning.
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