Wednesday February 15, 2012

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    blaze524

    Westurn: I think it's possible for Tokyo to be number 2 on the list and still have cheaper prices on foodstuff than New York. The report by Forbes includes in the cost of living rent, which as you pointed out is a lot higher in Tokyo than New York. If the report was based solely on food prices, the rankings would probably change quite a bit. Food prices tend to exhibit more variability across the board, so you all could conceivably be right. Seeing as it's all anecdotal evidence, why not try visiting one of the stores the other posters mentioned?

    Posted in: Tokyo 2nd most expensive city for expats after Moscow

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    blaze524

    Invading or liberating - depends on one's point of view. What gives the US administration the right to waltz into Iraq because it feels that Saddam should be removed for the betterment of the Iraqi people? Anyhow, that was not the original goal was it? Fact of the matter is that the US decided to attack another nation under false pretenses. The war was a pre-emptive strike aimed at removing WMDs when none existed.

    If the Iraqi people want the US military out of Iraq, and McCain is talking about staying longer, is that not taking the country over and subjugating? With regards to being a credible threat, I should have been more clear. Iraq was in no position to launch a full scale war on its neighbors at the time the war started.

    My original post did not state that the Coalition forces killed the innocent civilians. You're putting words in my mouth. It seems I over estimated the death toll. According to the site below, it is between 86000 - 94000. http://www.iraqbodycount.org/

    Posted in: McCain ridicules Obama over Iraq policy

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    blaze524

    Sarge: "Is this the failed invasion that has brought to justice the awful dictator of Iraq, Saddam Hussein, and provided conditions for free elections resulting in a government that doesn't threaten its neighbors?"

    1. The original mission was to rid Saddam of WMDs...not playing the hero by violating international laws and invading a country. Nice bait and switch.
    2. The "free" elections have come at a terrible price: over 4000 dead US troops, 100000 innocent Iraqi civilian deaths, a failed US economy, $2.3 trillion in mounting debt, tarnishing of national image, and more global instability through the increase in more terrorists. Gee, doesn't sound like a fair deal now does it?
    3. Iraq was never a credible threat to its neighbors in the first place, seeing as it lacked WMDs in the first place.

    Posted in: McCain ridicules Obama over Iraq policy

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    blaze524

    Timorborder: that was great post; I couldn't stop laughing.

    Posted in: What are the biggest mistakes single men or women make on their first date which usually torpedo any chance of a relationship?

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    blaze524

    I think Raj is trying to say that the common link between billionaires is "talent". Otherwise, the statement is completely ridiculous.

    Posted in: Rare JK Rowling book on display in Tokyo

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    blaze524

    Granted, the World Bank and IMF polices (i.e. structural adjustment) have been instrumental in the continued raping of Africa for her resources, however a large part of the blame must also be placed at the foot of the corrupt government officials.

    Posted in: Is pouring more financial aid into Africa the best way to help that continent develop?

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    blaze524

    I don't see the harm in discussing it over "cookies and milk". She may have had tunnel vision, and not see or think clearly because of it. Not knowing her family or school situation, it's hard to say one way or another. But most seemingly insurmountable problems your average 16 year old faces can be resolved without resorting to suicide. My condolences to the family.

    Posted in: 16-year-old girl hangs herself after message on blog tells her to die

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    blaze524

    This situation brings up the old adage about teaching a man to fish vs. giving him a fish. The "best" way to help develop the continent is not going to be any one single solution but a multi-pronged solution that addresses several deficiencies at once. Chief amongst these solutions would be increased ties between government and private business i.e. governments have to find a way to work with the private businesses to develop products and solutions to local problems. The current situation is not feasible as it's far easier for the governments to turn to the IMF or UN and ask for aid rather than take the harder path and develop from within. Also, economic investments from external sources such as private corporations overseas would go a long way to helping stimulate more business developments. Education and so forth is extremely important but an educating the populace without giving them opportunities to utilize that knowledge is a tremendous waste of resources.

    Posted in: Is pouring more financial aid into Africa the best way to help that continent develop?

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