Monday May 28, 2012

Elephunk's past comments

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    Elephunk

    Here is the video of where the incident took place, it's in russian but it shows clearly how dangerous the place was. http://www.vesti.ru/only_video.html?vid=421825 The drop is covered by vegetation and anyone could easily fall down if they are not careful. It should've had a rail or something if they are gonna put a picnic table right by the huge drop-off.

    Posted in: Russian consul in Japan dies in cliff fall

  • 2

    Elephunk

    Yuri, it is nice to see people admit when they've made a mistake; takes a big person to do that. The reason that I am pointing this out is not to gloat over you or anything like that, but to point out that sometimes we as people need to be more patient and non-reactionary. It is always better to resolve such things through diplomacy rather that threats. Imagine how Chinese would react if USA issued some kind of a threat with regards to Chen; the guy wouldnt live for long I presume. Believe it or not but I dont want my country to go to war with anyone; even less so with China. You are right to point out that China's society as a whole is still messed up, but they are working on it. A confrontation with USA will only make the process longer. All of these types of issues need to be resolved through diplomacy rather than confrontation, and USA is often the country that undertakes this burden. It is true that we still have voices in this country that call for war over minor disputes, even with countries like China. What is surprising to me is that you, as a Japanese and as someone who knows the real price of war, often sound like the local war-mongering rednecks :)

    Posted in: Chinese activist arrives in U.S. with family

  • 0

    Elephunk

    I told you Yuri that this is how the story would play out.

    Posted in: Chinese activist arrives in U.S. with family

  • 19

    Elephunk

    I guess you could say that she was hungry for justice :)

    Posted in: Woman bites off bag snatcher's finger in Sapporo

  • 1

    Elephunk

    So... just like I've said it would happen. Yuri, I'm looking at you :)

    Posted in: Clinton applauds China for allowing dissident to apply to study in U.S.

  • 6

    Elephunk

    Yuri, once again you show your naive view of international politics. It would be impossible for US government to get Chen out of the country without the consent of Chinese government. He is protected while he is on embassy grounds, but he would be a prisoner there for the rest of his life unless China lets him leave.

    Also, Chen did NOT ask for asylum when he entered US embassy and he left because the chinese threatened to harm his family if he didnt. There is NOTHING that US can do to stop China from harming his family who are not in US custody. What Chen is doing now is raising stink so his entire family (who are NOT in US custody) can leave China.

    Chances are, this is exactly what will happen. I bet you that the Chinese will let him leave for US because my guess is that it's already been negotiated behind the scenes by US govmt, and Chen's release back from the embassy was a face saving gesture to China so they can later claim that they've let him leave the country on their own will.

    Also, please note that US has ZERO responsibility to help this guy, and the fact that he is now badmouthing US makes me wish that my country wouldn't. What Chen is asking US to do is to tell China what to do with several of its citizens, which US has no right to. Remember how upset you get when US tries to dictate terms to Japan? How you alway curse United States when it says or does something that you dont agree with? How you tell Americans not to impose our values on Japan (in things like divorce and abductions of children; those are human rights abuses too you know)? Why is that you dont extend the same courtesy to Chinese Yuri? Do Chinese not have a right to conduct their internal affairs without US interference?

    Nevertheless, my government IS doing something to help this guy (there is a congressional hearing going on as we speak with Chen phoning in live) and chances are his release is being negotiated as we speak. When he does indeed leave China for US, I expect an apology from all of you that are badmouthing my country.

    p.s. Yuri, also please note that YOUR country, Japan, is doing absolutely NOTHING in terms of helping this guy. So please get off your high horse.

    Posted in: Chinese activist calls his situation dangerous

  • 0

    Elephunk

    you will not allow? didnt they already bow to the pressure? seems a bit too late.

    Posted in: Rally for Senkakus

  • 0

    Elephunk

    lol yuri, did you already forget how self-isolation turned out for japan in the past? considering that more than half of your economy is dependent on exports, please stop saying silly thing like "global economy is a falsehood from the west". makes you look really unintelligent.

    Posted in: Chinese hold anti-Japan protests over boat dispute

  • 0

    Elephunk

    unlike in japan though, the public actually does something about these clowns; whenever there is ultranationalist gathering, the crowds usually beat them up.

    Posted in: 100 Russian skinheads attack concertgoers

  • 0

    Elephunk

    i've read somewhere a quote by general mcarthur that you have to treat japanese like they are 12 year olds; is it really that bad over there guys? do people not care about issues unless they are presented in comic form?

    Posted in: U.S. military’s new Okinawa strategy: Manga propaganda

  • 0

    Elephunk

    wow, has it really come down to this? can we not have a grown up and mature discussion with japanese anymore? if it was me, i would be very offended by the condescending nature of this manga. we (americans) are definitely crossing some line with this propaganda. if we cannot discuss these issues like adults, wtf are we doing in japan anyways?

    Posted in: U.S. military’s new Okinawa strategy: Manga propaganda

  • 0

    Elephunk

    Having manners will never go out of style, at least for the people who want to matter in this world. Just look at any high level interactions (such as political summits, scientific conventions, academic or economic forums) and you will find people with good manners. The gestures mentioned (be that towards women or men) show that you have respect towards that person, which is still important in this day and age. BTW, I hold doors for both men and women :)

    Posted in: Do you think a man holding a door open for a woman, holding her chair for her when she sits down, or giving up his seat for her are outmoded gestures of politeness or do they still have their place in today's society?

  • 0

    Elephunk

    Or we can attack China while we still have an advantage :)

    Posted in: Thinking outside the base regarding China

  • 0

    Elephunk

    Same legacy as 3 PMs before him - a string of politicians with no spine that promise more than they can chew.

    Posted in: What do you think Yukio Hatoyama's legacy as prime minister will be?

  • 0

    Elephunk

    Anyone who complained at least once about Japanese police racial profiling them needs to stfu about supporting this Arizona law. This WILL cause people to harass legit immigrants AND citizens based solely on their race. It is a definition of racial profiling, but I guess it's ok as long as it's not against a white man right? If you support this Arizona law, you have no right to complain about Japanese racial discrimination.

    Posted in: LA approves Arizona boycott over immigration law

  • 0

    Elephunk

    and here we have some japanese saying that they dont need immigrants; the facts speak for themselves. allow your poorer east asian neighbors to come there permanently and the problem will be solved.

    Posted in: Tottori struggles to keep population from shrinking further

  • 0

    Elephunk

    here is a link to a video - now this is what I call politics: http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/europe/04/27/ukraine.punchup/index.html?hpt=Mid

    Posted in: Lawmakers brawl in Ukraine over pro-Russia measure

  • 0

    Elephunk

    these countries want more influence but they dont want to contribute the dough. US calls the shots at that and similar organizations because we contribute the most money. Lest time I've checked, China is not exactly known for its humanitarianism.

    Posted in: China's influence at World Bank grows

  • 0

    Elephunk

    @motogaijin - Obama meets with muslim leaders all the time. In any case, right howled at Obama for using dijon mustard instead of ketchup on his hamburger; it is doubtful that anything he does will please them.

    Posted in: Obama and evangelist Billy Graham share a prayer

  • 0

    Elephunk

    wtf? what is with all of these criminals admitting to their crimes? do Japanese police kick them in the groin until they confess or something?

    Posted in: Woman killed after argument with acquaintance in Ibaraki

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