Wednesday February 15, 2012

Alphaape's past comments

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    Alphaape

    The total spending of the Bush-43 administration was over 5 trillion. So far, the Obama administration has racked up just under 2 trillion. Not only did the phony loser Republican supporters stand by and do nothing about the shift from projected surpluses to large deficit spending -- they actively re-elected that mob.

    @yabits:

    George W. Bush took office in 2001, and the GDP of the U.S. was about $10.3 trillion. The U.S. expenditures in 2001 were about $3.3 trillion. For the last year of George W. Bush’s two terms, in 2008, the U.S. GDP was about $14 trillion. The U.S. expenditures in 2008 were about $5 trillion.

    President Barrack Obama took office in 2009 with the highest expenditure to GDP ratio. The ratio was 44.7 percent. In 2009, the U.S. GDP was about $14 trillion. U.S. expenditures were about $6.2 trillion. In 2010, the GDP is about $14.6 trillion. U.S. expenditures were about $7 trillion.

    Posted in: Tea party bulling its way into Republican race

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    Alphaape

    I am making reference to the Tea Party protest signs portraying Mr. Obama as an African witch doctor with a bone through his nose. Mr. Gingrich fed into the Tea Party loony tunes with his description of Obama as a Kenyan mau-mau

    @yabits: What about the political cartoons by liberal cartoonist that depicted Condilezza Rice as "Totsy" from Gone with the WInd (dressed like Aunt Jemima) or Clarence Thomas as a "Lawn Jockey" or the other cires of Blacks who happen to share conservative views as "Uncle Toms."

    I am Black, and I don't like Obama. Race has nothing to do with it. I am proud that as a Black American that one has been elected to the Presidency, but that is about it. I don't agree with his politics. Race has nothing to do with it.

    Posted in: Tea party bulling its way into Republican race

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    Alphaape

    "Tea party bulling its way into Republican race"

    So I guess this must mean that every Democrat is fine with the way Obama and the Far Left of the Democratic party is running things. I guess there is no such thing as a moderate Democrat.

    That’s much to the delight of Democrats, who are working to paint the anti-tax, pro-small government tea party and the eventual Republican nominee as extreme.

    So that means every Democrat wants more taxes, and bigger government as the best way to run the country?

    Let's take a look at "Big Government." A trucking company Old Dominon Lines (ODL) is being sued by the EEOC (Equal Employment Oppotunity Commission) because it has removed a 18 wheeler semi driver because he is an alcoholic.THey have been sued by the EEOC to replace him to a driving status, back pay, and other monetary compensation. However, the person was removed from a driving position, because the company was following the rules of the Department of Transportation (DOT), that states that persons with such problems are not allowed to drive for work purposes. So now we have an example of one company, doing the right thing and following the DOT rules, and at the same time getting sued by the EEOC. It is this type of governmental interference that is making it hard for businesses to work in the USA.

    So, if the Dems can say that we need more intrusive government regulations, and bigger government to run the country, then I think I will vote GOP.

    Posted in: Tea party bulling its way into Republican race

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    Alphaape

    Yasuo Ichikawa told Japanese media just before his formal appointment to the defense brief: “I am an amateur concerning security,” comments that the opposition Liberal-Democratic Party said proved he was not qualified for the job.

    At least he knows what his strengths are. But if he is going to be effective, he willl need to rely on the professionals in the Self Defense Force to provide him with clear informaion to make a thoughtful decision. So many times, I see here on this blog many people who say "If I were him I would" based on what we have heard or read or understand. We all seem to think we are rational people (at least I hope) and feel that even if we have not been doing a job for a lifetime, that given honest information we can make a rational decision based on facts, and not being beholden to a certain political group.

    Well, I hope this guy can do that. If he gets bad advice, then that should be the fault of the Self Defence Forces, since they are doing nothing but grooming incompetent paper pushers tothe highest levels.

    I say let him keep his job. He can do no worse than some of the supposed "experts."

    Posted in: Opposition calls for defense minister to go over 'amateur' comments

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    Alphaape

    What were the other languages?

    Don't forget Tagalog, the "Language of Love."

    Posted in: German city introduces parking meter for prostitutes

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    Alphaape

    No. Actually, they don't. Religious people just need to mind their own darned business already lest they get a lesson on where their place is.

    @Oracle: True and on point. I wish some of the overly rightous would take a look in the Old Testament and the story of Lot in the city of Soddam-Gamorah. He lived there, but he didn't do what was going on becuase he knew what was right.

    I am not going to say that there are some things that should not be legal, but it comes to a point where individuals no matter what they believe need to be accountable for themselves. If they believe prostitution is a sin, then don't do it. As long as those in the business are not going around kidnapping and forcing people into it, or forcing you to participate, then leave them alone. As long as they regulate, and get their health checks, I say leave them alone, and let them account for their actions when they meet their maker.

    Not saying that the government should go out and promote this sort of thing, but make sure they abide by the laws.

    Posted in: German city introduces parking meter for prostitutes

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    Alphaape

    Krueger also wrote a well-reviewed book called “What Makes a Terrorist” which examined the societal, economic and political conditions that breed terrorism and their psychological and economic consequences.

    I thought that the belief was that it was not economics that make terrorists, since many of the radicals in England came from families that one would describe as Middle Class, not on ly in England but in other parts of the world. Now are we going back to it's the economic reasons why there are terrorists?

    Posted in: Obama picks jobs expert as top adviser

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    Alphaape

    Come on... you seem to be implying that ALL Muslims should be grouped together with a few radicals, who are just as bad, clearly, as radicals of other faiths or no faith at all, and I doubt very much your 95% stat. Of course, there are probably heaps of people, not coincidentally Islam-haters, who would claim that 'some' incidents are not terrorism while those committed by Muslims are. There's always bias, and excuses, which is a HUGE part of the problem and what this is in part about.

    @smithinjapan: Your arguments can be used by the examples you cited. When the guy in Norway did his deed, what did we get in the news, a "rightist" and "fundamentalist" and they branded all those who may have some far right ideas as full supporters. I am a Christian, and I have my beliefs, and when those radical Christians do things like blow up an abortion doctor, or other things that they do, I don't agree with and they should be denounced, and in my case I denounce them. But you don't see that with the numbers shown in the polls cited. All you get is "we're just victims too."

    Posted in: 52% of U.S. Muslims feel targeted by terror policies

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    Alphaape

    @ExprtExpert: Sad to say it would fit the pattern. He physically abuses the womans son by her ex due to the reasons you mentioned. If he is mentally unstable enough to do that, I would imagine that to humiliate step daughter, he would go one step further and force her into sex. Sad but it is probably true.

    I know these things shouldn't matter, but I have to ask, what type of job this guy had and what was his backgrournd. Not to say that a "company man" with a college degree and white collar job couldn't have done this, but you can probably take a look at both of these persons backgrounds and probably pick up indicators that this would likely happen.

    Really a sad case for the kids.

    Posted in: Man arrested for scalding 3-year-old stepson with boiling water

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    Alphaape

    Two main reasons: a. Have you priced funerals in Japan? You have to be pretty well off to afford a funeral that won't embarrass you. b. Collecting retirement benefits.

    This is what amazes me about Japan sometimes. I can understand with point "b" about collecting the benfits. I don't agree with it but I understand why it happens. Point "a" is what I really don't get.

    I find it interesting that people are worried about what other people think about a funeral you give, and yet I would imagine that this person probably was not very social and hardly saw those who would come to a funeral. The reason I say this, is because if he can keep a dead body in a cupboard for several years, I doubt very seriously if they had company over, or if they actaully had a social life that would cause them to interact and have friends. If a friend just "lost contact" especially if they were that old, one would hope that people would ask a few questions, at least the "I didn't know she passed away."

    But alas, I guess that is just life here in Japan.

    Posted in: Man commits suicide; mother's remains found in cupboard

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    Alphaape

    It is believed that the boy’s older sister, aged 9, by his mother’s former marriage, and one-year-old brother, fathered by the accused, have escaped abuse.

    Very often in these step father step child type situations the new boyfriend is jealous of the childs natural father for having been with the mother and take out there jealous behaviour/anger on the child who represents the father.

    @ExportExpert: I tend to agree with your comments. If you look at the first quote, you see that the daughter by the first marriage has not been abused. I would bet that is not the case. I hate to say it, but I do fear that she has probably been the victim of some type of unwanted sexual abuse. If he can do this to one child that is not his, I can't imagine that he wouldn't do it to the other. This is the case with many situations like this.

    I hope that they took the rest of the kids away from them.

    Posted in: Man arrested for scalding 3-year-old stepson with boiling water

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    Alphaape

    Alphaape, pls repeat your post to the families of lost ones in person aka face to face.

    @It's ME: Not trying to make light of the 14 deaths that NASA has had with the shuttle program or the other deaths that they have had from other mishaps. What I was pointing out is that we currently have no way to get up to the station to get supplies up. Remember both those shuttle disasters, afterwards NASA had huge standdowns and was able to determine the cause of the crashes with pretty accurate results.

    I hope that the Russian agency will do the same, and just "white wash it" in order to not face worldwide scrutiny. This is just the disaster they have told us. I am sure that there have been a lot more rocket malfunctions that we have not heard about with the Russians. At least with NASA, you sort of know what you are getting into with them.

    Posted in: Russian supply ship for space station crashes

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    Alphaape

    "It was the 44th launch of a Progress supply ship to the space station, and the first failure in the nearly 13-year life of the complex."

    I'd stick with the Russians.

    NASA Shutle Program: 135 missions, 2 losses, 30 year history. I'd still stick with NASA. Also note, it is the first accident at that complex, in 13 years. How many accidents have happened at their previous launch facility?

    Posted in: Russian supply ship for space station crashes

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    Alphaape

    Well, I hope that the US astronauts that will be riding up there on Soyuz craft are ready for a wild ride. Before the replies come, I realize that NASA has had its share of rocket accidents, but we always had a back-up plan. Right now, we don't have one to get the people supplied on the space station or off. I am sure the astronauts all know the risks of what can happen, but I imagine that if they were going to take those chances, they probably would rather bet on odds for an American craft than a Russian.

    Posted in: Russian supply ship for space station crashes

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    Alphaape

    One of the woman’s acquaintances, a hostess named Sakiko Nakagawa, is believed to have noticed the girl walking along the street at around 4 a.m., apparently looking for her mother.

    I guess the old adage: "it takes one to know one applies here." However, I will give the mom the benefit of the doubt and hope that she was working at a convenience store or some other late night job and not necessarily a hostess.

    One of Nakagawa’s neighbors saw a news report about the missing girl and reported her whereabouts to the police.

    This phrase is a little tricky. Did Nakagawa ask her neighbors if she knew of a missing girl, or was her neighbor just really that snoopy. I mean, I can barely get my neighbors to speak to me, let alone I doubt if they know if any kids were in my home. I guess they must have either been asked by here if they knew someone was missing, or they themselves were up that early to see her bring the child home. Need a little clarification on this one.

    Where's the father in all of this?

    Posted in: Missing 4-year-old girl turns up safe; 21-year-old hostess arrested

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    Alphaape

    Laughing in the face of death - good on you Letterman! I'd imagine his security has been beefed up, wouldn't be surprised if he has a contingent of 10 or so full-time bodyguards.

    I think Dave also made a few remarks about the NRA in his routines in the past. I am sure that he is probably packing now in addition to his bodyguards.

    But, I have to say good for him to stand up. He along with the writers of South Park have a lot more guts than some of our politicians. I hope that it is just some nut job mouthing off and nothing happens to him. But even though I am not too fond of Letterman, he still should be able to tell a joke, and not worry about some crazy putting a fatwah out on him.

    Posted in: Letterman mines laughs from website death threat

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    Alphaape

    Yes no regard for Mexican law, all of the US gun shops about 2 thousand of them just along the USA/Mexico border! Most of the narcos in Mexico get their guns LEGALLY in the USA then cross them ILLEGALLY into Mexico and now we have most Mexican police OUTGUNNED

    @Elbuda Mexicano: If the gun shops are on the US side, they are not violating any Mexican laws. Also, if the Narcos are going to smuggle the guns into Mexico, it really wouldn't matter where the guns came from. If I am not mistaken, drugs coming from Mexico like cocaine, cocaine is not grown in Mexico but Columbia. So if the drug runners can get cocaine from Columbia into the USA, I am sure that they can get guns into Mexico from any source.

    Speaking of outgunned police, in my home state in the South, police now have started to carry assualt weapons in their cars. The reason, there has been an influx of MS-13 gang members and the police are outgunned.

    Mexico's problems with violence and outlaws was long there before the drugs really became an issue.

    Posted in: Mexican soccer game suspended because of gunfire

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    Alphaape

    I thought guns were outlawed in Mexico. I guess this should be an easy case to solve, since the Mexican police should not have to look at all of the law abiding persons there since they have no guns and only concentrate on the people who have broken laws there, since they obviously have no regard for the law.

    Mexico is a dangerous place, more so than in the past.

    Posted in: Mexican soccer game suspended because of gunfire

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    Alphaape

    I guess my other comment to this case may seem mean, but I have to say it. If the son was actually making profits on his investments, I wonder was he providing money to his mother. I mean had she been receiving money from him in the past when he was making a profit, and thought that this was the right thing to do since he has been taking care of her? If not, I would not be mad at the mother for not helping him out. If he is indeed investing, he is the one that is assuming the risk. What if the mother didn't want to put her finances up for speculation in that manner.

    A lot of side issues that can come to play with this, but I guess I would have to say that it comes to a point in ones life when you can't be expected to get bailed out by ones parents. I can understand if the son (actual not scammer) had lost it all and came to her for help, but if this lady is willing to just up and give money after a mere phone call, there are probably some other family dynamics that are at play here.

    I guess one reason why scammers tend to make it here in Japan, is that they know their audience pretty well, and are not afraid to "think outside the box" and exploit what is probably known here in Japan, namely that many older people are lonely for attention and are gullable when it comes to these sort of things.

    Just my opinion.

    Posted in: Elderly woman transfers Y29 million to man posing as son in trouble

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    Alphaape

    Hearing deteriorates as people get older. Also electronic voices (as through the phone) can sound different. (Voice of experience)

    I may be able to buy that for a little, but another question remains in my mind. why didn't the mother follow up with a call to her son to see if he got the money? Seems kind of odd to me not to at least follow up. I guess the son has done this type of thing before asking money from the mother. It would seem that she is familiar with this type of behavior.

    Also, I guess the mother must not have talked to the son much. I live around the world from my family, but I do take the time at least once a week to drop a line to see if all is well, and to just conversate with family. I guess that is one of the mysteries of Japan. You have a whole holiday period of going back to remember dead relatives and setting up candles outside the door for them, but you don't take the time to speak to them while they are living. Interesting.

    Posted in: Elderly woman transfers Y29 million to man posing as son in trouble

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