I think OP is just saying that democrats are better than Republicans. We have multiple parties in my country but people vote for tree ones that support capitalism and rich people. We also have people that support a politician that was found guilty of fraud.

Rich people have power so they can do what they want.

At one time the HR gave me the numbers but at the end of the process they told me there was a mistake (or it wasn’t the fixed salary but include benefits that you are not sure to get). Happened twice

Why did we put it there in the first place? Hungary and other dozen eastern eure countries.

Out of the loop? I know that China is no longer allowing export of rare metals, did the situation escalate?

I will give it few weeks and we will no longer hear about it. There are many articles like this but as always nothing is developed.

I think you have the situation everywhere. At one time in France they ask you for your bank account details to see that you have funds so that they give an ID. But the bank will refuse to open you an account without an ID. So it will depend on the agent handling your request.

Why marriage? Can’t you just start living together first?

Asking someone to marry you on the first is just stupid. Many things could not work out and marriage is a big thing. Imagine spending time and money and then find out that you are not fit together. Then you live a miserable life or fill for a divorce.

Another story of Americans (or from countries following American model) getting screwed? Where am I gift cards can be used for multiple purchases.

Japanese?

Imagine suggesting that and they dump 20k and two month after the index does - 10% and they panic and sell.

Do you really think American catholics listen to what he says?

That’s one of the things I hated when I visited Norway. I didn’t expect to see that in a European country.