On Thursday 22 September 2005 03:40, Alex Daniloff wrote:
Don't forget that Africa is the most prominent beggar in the world. Developed countries are sending billions of $$$ and humanitarian aid to your region. I'm partially subsidizing your live-hood with my taxes, although my solution would be simple - to let you sink of float on you own. If you're worthy of something you'll survive. If not, then God bless Darwin's theory. Try to correct this mistake of your fate by moving to the 1st world countries. Then shipping for you is going to be free also :)
On Thursday September 22 2005 05:09, Albert wrote:
If you are in South Africa shipping is certainly not free!
Shipping costs (Fedex because UPS is only available for lower 48 states): Africa: $105.95!!!! Alaska & Hawai: Free Australia & New Zealand: Free Canada: Free Europe: Free Japan and Asia: Free Lower 48 states: Free Mexico and Caribbean: Free Middle East: Free South America: Free
So I ask you: WTF? Maybe I forgot that although I'm only 45 minutes from Johannesburg International (one of the busiest airports in Africa) I'm living in a 3rd world / developing country and must possibly subsidize the shipping costs for the guy living in the Okavango delta where you need to hire a helicopter to make the delivery. Africa: The forgotten continent.
[quote] Remember, this offer is only available to our most valued customers and is for a limited-time only. After 30 September, the price will still be $59.95 but shipping will be on you! [/quote]
Good to know I'm not a "most valued customer"
Enjoy your free shipping!
Albert
I think you'll find, if you look, that the developed countries have gotten far more billions of $$$ in resources out of Africa then they will ever give back. Poverty and wealth are just as much a function of initial conditions as ability and desire. Jerome