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?"
The original mission was to rid Saddam of WMDs...not playing the hero by violating international laws…
"Let 'em starve"...nice way of separating the government's actions from it's people. What did the NK citizens do to deserve such scorn? In most countries, people do not have a direct way of influencing their government's decisions. This is especially true in the case of NK.
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.
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…
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…
To the poster that brought up the issue of building codes and implied that the buildings were not built up to standards presumably enjoyed by Western nations... let's keep in mind this was a 7.8 magnitude quake. Not much you can do to prevent it except hope for the best…
blaze524 at 10:48 PM JST - 28th July
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?"
Posted in McCain ridicules Obama over Iraq policy at 10:48 PM JST - 28th July
blaze524 at 12:26 AM JST - 28th July
I see nothing wrong with her comments. She simply expressed her opinions on the character that she plays, not disrespecting any victims.
Posted in Ryoko Yonekura relishes murderer's role at 12:26 AM JST - 28th July
blaze524 at 02:14 PM JST - 17th July
It is more surprising that she won the award despite her nationality - kudos to the organizers to award the prize based upon merit.
If she grew up in Japan, writing eloquently in Japanese shouldn't be too much of a problem. There are plenty of people in the world that…
Posted in Chinese novelist Yang wins prestigious Japanese literature prize at 02:14 PM JST - 17th July
blaze524 at 03:45 PM JST - 8th July
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? at 03:45 PM JST - 8th July
blaze524 at 02:22 AM JST - 7th July
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 at 02:22 AM JST - 7th July
blaze524 at 07:35 PM JST - 1st July
"Let 'em starve"...nice way of separating the government's actions from it's people. What did the NK citizens do to deserve such scorn? In most countries, people do not have a direct way of influencing their government's decisions. This is especially true in the case of NK.
Posted in Ban urges Japan to give food aid to N Korea at 07:35 PM JST - 1st July
blaze524 at 09:42 AM JST - 4th June
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? at 09:42 AM JST - 4th June
blaze524 at 03:49 AM JST - 2nd June
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…
Posted in 16-year-old girl hangs herself after message on blog tells her to die at 03:49 AM JST - 2nd June
blaze524 at 03:16 PM JST - 1st June
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…
Posted in Is pouring more financial aid into Africa the best way to help that continent develop? at 03:16 PM JST - 1st June
blaze524 at 02:32 PM JST - 15th May
To the poster that brought up the issue of building codes and implied that the buildings were not built up to standards presumably enjoyed by Western nations... let's keep in mind this was a 7.8 magnitude quake. Not much you can do to prevent it except hope for the best…
Posted in Japan to give Y500 million in aid to quake-hit China as death toll nears 12,000 at 02:32 PM JST - 15th May