2009-03-27, 14:59 | Link #1941 | |
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Somewhere, there's a jewish comedian building a new routine around "omg, for the first time in History, they're NOT blaming the Jews!!!! (for a financial mess)"
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2009-03-27, 22:27 | Link #1944 |
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It might come later.. .but that is still a "new thing in history". For 1500 years+, when in doubt - scapegoat a jew or a gypsy when things go south to divert attention away from "royal ineptitude" or "royal skullduggery".
This time the general public is looking balefully at those "good ole' white boys" equivalent of aristocracy who drove the economy into this mess (at least in the US).
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2009-03-27, 23:17 | Link #1945 | |
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Not that I'm defending Lula, but he's been one of the most level-headed presidents in South America in the past decade when it comes to addressing the media. Our president, on the other hand... *shrug*. I thought some things were reserved only for Fox News or something like that, until that woman appeared (and her husband, and the whole troupe of partying assholes that've been behind our country's rule for the past six years).
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2009-03-28, 00:14 | Link #1946 |
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North Korean Missiles May Be Able to Reach Hawaii, U.S. Says
It appears that North Korea will be launching their "peaceful satellite" between April 4 and April 8. Currently, the counter-offensive strategy would be for the US to intercept the missiles and when it explodes, the debris will be falling towards Akita and Iwate prefectures meaning that Japan's SDF will be intercepting the debris and preventing it from falling down and hitting property and civilians is probably the biggest concern. What happens if the SDF misses the targetted debris? Its not like the local governments of Akita and Iwate prefectures can force everybody to stay home 24 hours a day during the 5-day week, since there is no set date as to when North Korea will be launching their satellite. The people living in those regions are probably in a panic now. Its no longer a possibility for North Korea to cease action. 2 weeks left... If North Korea continues to expand their military, it will definitely be a threat to South Korea too. Although South Koreans are not very happy at the fact that their lands are being occupied by American troops. However, if North Korea invades South Korea and that they occupied the lands would only make matters worse as the fact that since the United States and South Korea are allies, regardless of any possible issues, they can always discuss and negotiate things, whereas discussion and negotiations with North Korea is impossible by all means of the current situation. Thus, the current frontline against North Korea's "peaceful satellite" launch are the alliance of 3 nations' troops. Hope it all works!!! Last edited by Shadow Kira01; 2009-03-28 at 00:23. Reason: added information on South Korea. |
2009-03-28, 01:44 | Link #1948 |
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I think the biggest fear is not the package.... (warhead or satellite)... its that the rocket is probably a dangerous piece of crap, will break up during launch, and spew debris all over Japan, South Korea, and other destinations.
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2009-03-28, 12:23 | Link #1949 |
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Besides, if that satellite works it's more likely for military purposes (presumably to keep tabs on its neighbors), but then we don't know because the North just kept their satellite project hush-hush.
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2009-03-28, 12:33 | Link #1950 | |
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2009-03-28, 18:12 | Link #1951 |
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well, the US is providing the anti-missile systems to Japan and S. Korea for their use .... not necessarily clear how integrated each country's response will be or whether they've synchronized their "cue to fire defenses" protocols down to the tactical level.
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2009-03-28, 21:52 | Link #1954 |
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I believe that 1-2 days ago, the JDF was authorized - without needing to get the okay from the government first - to shoot down the "satellite" as soon as it looks to threaten Japanese territories. No idea if that is still the case - since nothing new had been reported in the news since - or what South Korea's or China's response will be - either toward Japan's action, if taken, or toward a launch into their airspace. It would be hard to say much against Japan's action if it becomes clear that the "satellite" would hit land, though.
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2009-03-29, 04:22 | Link #1957 | |
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Time to revise the Outer Space and SALT II treaties.
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2009-03-29, 04:51 | Link #1958 | |
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2009-03-29, 09:57 | Link #1959 |
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The reason for shooting it down isn't because we don't want them to demonstrate strength, it is fairly obvious the only target they can hit accurately at this time is South Korea and this won't ever change with Seoul being... placed as such. We are more likely to shoot it down so that the North won't be able to tell how well their missile worked. Right now it is essentially test material. Most all test material is crap before it is tested and refined. If we take away their ability to test it by shooting it down they will get mad because it gets rid of a missile that was expensive (by their terms) to produce and was a great test source. We become happy because it likely means that they will not be able to develop a good rocket that can hit much of anything. The question is the North's following actions. Will they be violent or peaceful. The rocket isn't a big deal, the reaction to a simple rocket existing (or being shot down) is the big deal. It's like Sputnik sorta.
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2009-03-29, 15:26 | Link #1960 |
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Man who survived both A-bombs
http://news.aol.com/article/japan-at...vivor%2F395993
And lived to be 93! I can imagine his reaction to the 2nd one "oh not again.."
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