they had to beat out old G.W
Japan pledges $500 million to Aid Tsunami Victims
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US needs to pledge a lot more. they need to get the support of those countries in the war on terror and whatever other crap they are doing. indonesia is a big muslim country.Comment
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hmmmm... i live in thailand... *thinking like a greedy capitalist*... how can i get my hands on some of that bread?
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I like how everything is compared to the US.
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Here is a fact the US gives more to everybody than anybody else yet we are the most hated gotta love it...Comment
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Originally posted by hyperthey had to beat out old G.W
But ya know, Japan is in a unique position in that their ass will get nailed by a tsnumai at some point too. The U.S. could too, but we're not a tiny little island that could get wiped out. I think Japan is protecting their own ass by paying out now so they can expect support when the shoe is on the other foot in the future.
But I'm just a cynic.
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$10 billion is at least what is needed to really help them out. The economies in some of the areas hit are destroyed. People's transportation gone, belongings gone, houses gone, family gone.
I heard the US initially pledged $35 million or something? Did they put it up?...
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Hm.. US has a lot of high-density populated areas along the coasts... a tsunami could definitely destroy their economies, and lives.Originally posted by MogulmanBut ya know, Japan is in a unique position in that their ass will get nailed by a tsnumai at some point too. The U.S. could too, but we're not a tiny little island that could get wiped out. I think Japan is protecting their own ass by paying out now so they can expect support when the shoe is on the other foot in the future.
But I'm just a cynic.
Earthquakes are natural, only thing everyone can do is prepare and have warning systems and evacuation plans.
This type of thing shouldn't happen again, not the same amount of devastation because systems will now be put in place. It probably would have only cost $5, $10, maybe $20 million to setup a system for those areas of the world.. though now we're needing billions in relief.
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Originally posted by NysusHm.. US has a lot of high-density populated areas along the coasts... a tsunami could definitely destroy their economies, and lives.
sure, I'm not saying the U.S. wouldn't be hurt. I'm just saying that we wouldn't be wiped out. I mean look at California. Lets say a massive scale tsunami hits in the L.A. area. Tons of physical damage, countless lives lost, etc. But we still 49 other states and the U.S. can move on. But I don't think Japan is even the size of Cali. So whereas we're down 1 state, they would be out of their entire country. Little bit of a difference.
In any case, I'm just tossing shit out here. I think its good that they're helping people that have been hurt.Comment
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Gotcha. I'm guessing Japan has been putting countless millions into research and development for tsusami detection and 'prevention', more reduction in damage that would be caused. I'd imagine the best kind of system would be huge channels that run through the island that all excessive water can pass right through... of course would cost billions but would save lives and the economy.Originally posted by Mogulmansure, I'm not saying the U.S. wouldn't be hurt. I'm just saying that we wouldn't be wiped out. I mean look at California. Lets say a massive scale tsunami hits in the L.A. area. Tons of physical damage, countless lives lost, etc. But we still 49 other states and the U.S. can move on. But I don't think Japan is even the size of Cali. So whereas we're down 1 state, they would be out of their entire country. Little bit of a difference.
In any case, I'm just tossing shit out here. I think its good that they're helping people that have been hurt.
Blah. I wish the world worked together and cared about everyone elses' well-being pro-actively.
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I don't think the US ( or to that effect most "developped" countries ) are cheap.Originally posted by QuaWeeMaking the U.S., look like the cheap bastards we are
They were slow to react, and this is not a surprise . It took a while for GW's brain to comprehend the situation ... and to pronoucce " titsutsamini " ....I know that Asspimple is stoopid ... As he says, it is a FACT !
But I can't figure out how he can breathe or type , at the same time ....Comment
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I saw this thing on Extreme Engineering about a indoor "city" that Japanese engineers had designed. It sits at the edge of the city, half on land/half over water and was shaped like an ENORMOUS pyramid. It had tubes that supported the structure and each tube contained electric "elevators" that could travel at ridiculous speeds through the building. The shape was large enough and strong enough to A. Withstand a tsunami and B. protect the land by blocking/breaking up the wave. There were countless other inovations - totally self contained community. I don't think it will ever happen, but it was an awesome idea.Originally posted by NysusGotcha. I'm guessing Japan has been putting countless millions into research and development for tsusami detection and 'prevention', more reduction in damage that would be caused. I'd imagine the best kind of system would be huge channels that run through the island that all excessive water can pass right through... of course would cost billions but would save lives and the economy.
Blah. I wish the world worked together and cared about everyone elses' well-being pro-actively.
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