Well Teribus, if I am to go by your patronizing tone and your assertion that you have the abilty to discuss these topic in a manner that would be education or enjoyable then I, personally, have no desire to discuss any of the topics you listed with you directly.

I am afraid I lost all interest in your point of view when I read "Hundreds of years ago, the Chinese invented gunpowder, long before the wicked west got hold of it. The Chinese made this invention into a means of entertaining their Emperor (Fireworks), the West took it and put mankind on the Moon"
That statement seems to be missing the more unsavoury historical details of what the "West" did with Gunpowder.
Anyway, as I said, your tone towards me speaks volumes.
I have never been able warm to a discussion with someone who seems to be of the opinion that they can speak down to me.

You only get once chance at using that tone with me Teribus.
You have just used your one chance.
Have as good a day as an arrogant person like yourself can have Sir.
Jude