American Troops Arrive to Aid in Japan Search, Rescue & Recovery
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The first wave of aid from the United States began arriving in Japan on Saturday to assist in rescue and recovery operations following Friday’s devastating 8.9 magnitude earthquake, multiple aftershocks and subsequent tsunamis.
CNN reports:
In Shiroishi, a town near the area hardest hit by the quake, two SH-60 helicopters from U.S. Naval Air Facility Atsugi delivered 1,500 pounds of rice and bread donated by people in Ebina, southeast of Tokyo, the U.S. 7th Fleet, said in a statement Saturday. The fleet is headquartered in Yokosuka, just outside Tokyo.
Two destroyers, the USS McCampbell and USS Curtis Wilbur, were off Japan’s Boso Peninsula, which shelters Tokyo Bay, and were preparing to move into position “to assist Japanese authorities with providing at-sea search and rescue and recovery operations,” the 7th Fleet said.
An additional destroyer, the USS Mustin, will depart Yokosuka on Sunday. Eight other U.S. ships are en route to Japan from various locations, set to arrive Sunday or later in the week, according to the 7th Fleet. One, the USS Tortuga, departed Japan Saturday night to pick up two helicopters in South Korea before returning in about two days.
Three ships from the USS Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group also are among the eight ships, the military said. “USS Ronald Reagan is prepared to serve as an afloat platform for refueling Japan Self Defense Force and other helicopters involved in rescue and recovery efforts ashore,” it said.
Meanwhile, the III Marine Expeditionary Force, based on the island of Okinawa, south of Japan, said it was “prepositioning forces and supplies in support of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations.”
The force was sending staffers, a cargo aircraft and transport helicopters to the mainland, it said in a written statement. Additional aircraft and supplies will be sent in the next few days.
The military assistance operation is known as Operation Tomodachi, or “friendship,” the statement said. The name was chosen by the Japanese.
More aid — in the form of equipment, staffers and search-and-rescue teams — is expected to arrive Sunday.
Even Major League Baseball is stepping up to help. Commissioner Bud Selig promised assistance. Citing “our shared love of baseball for more than a century,“ Selig said in a statement that Japan is ”a particularly special place to us” and that MLB will provide aid in the coming days and weeks.
The American Red Cross has been communicating with their Japanese Red Cross Society counterparts and numerous global partners. While the organization says it has not yet received any requests for blood from Japan, they are helping in other ways — namely helping people with loved ones in Japan connect via their “Safe and Well” website.
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Comments (156)
MartinLutherBling
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 1:45amDang…now they gonna eat sushi that glows in the dark! I have a dream that you will pass the corn bread, please.
Report Post »MartinLutherBling
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 1:44amDang….now they gonna eat sushi that glows in the dark!! I have a dream that you will pass me that corn bread, please.
Report Post »Tnredneck
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 12:53amJZS troll… It’s the conservatives that have a charitable heart for we give to those who cannot help themselves. We are tired of giving to troll like you who have your hand out for a freebie. It’s the leeches like you and Jessie Jackson that have sucked the tit dry. In event of disaster I give my last meal to help. I will not give to people like you and progressive thieves. Go do something useful and work for free or learn how to interpret scripture. What you really need is an azz whopin but I am to busy workin on a charity event to help disadvantaged students in Memphis get a chance at college. So go *¥£€ yourself troll.
Report Post »Exrepublisheep
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 1:01amA Troll by any other name…
Report Post »BBEV
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 12:51amMoney has no place here our friends are in need. We are America.
Report Post »eyesodd
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 12:36amOkay. I just read that the total earthquake/tsunami devastation in Japan could equal 15 billion dollars. Am I being too cynical if I point out that our budget deficit in February was almost 20 TIMES that of the cost of the Japanese disaster?
Report Post »Mil Mom
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 1:06amAm I being too cynical if I point out that our budget deficit in February was almost 20 TIMES that of the cost of the Japanese disaster?
Report Post »*************************
Last month I read that Japan, not China, was our #1 holder of American Bonds, perhaps helping them is helping our debt!
flagbearer
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 12:23amGod be with our troops and the people of Japan. Please give them the courage and strength they’ll need in the months ahead.
Report Post »Robert-CA
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 12:08amAmen !!!!
Report Post »dumbblond
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 12:06amLet‘s hope Obummer doesn’t find out it might spoil his party. About 1 month ago I saw a report by Lauren Greene on Fox that 25% of Chinese people have converted to Christianity & they were still converting at a rate of 1 million a year. Maybe times they are a changing.
Report Post »gatekeeper96740
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 12:03am@jzs
Seriously, you do not see the difference between a rescue operation and some lazy liberal like, oh I don’t know Jessie Jackson Jr. asking for laptops and ipods for all the brothers because they can’t get off their a$$es and get a job or more money from the govt. Really you ARE that stupid???
Report Post »Tnredneck
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 12:59amHe really is that stupid
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 1:29am@Tnredneck
Report Post »Posted on March 13, 2011 at 12:59am
He really is that stupid
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Ironic. My thought exactly.
13th Imam
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 11:54pmA Crescent City Sheriff Said , “A Tsunami Watch doesn’t mean go watch a Tsunami ” God Bless Our Troops
Report Post »gatekeeper96740
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 11:53pm@jzs
Report Post »What a little troll you are. You do the right thing because it is the right thing to do.
pwatkins
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 11:26pmWhat did Obammie do with that Nobel Prize money? I refer to leave out the Peace part bc we have seen no peace, even inside our country since he took office. I know he said he was going to donate it. Guess he and Hillary are waiting for the UN to decide where it will go.
Report Post »WILLIAM E.
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 11:18pmMaybe NPR shold donate their money they receive from the taxpayers to Japan. After all the big dog said they would be better off if they did not receive taxpayer money.
Report Post »pwatkins
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 11:17pmOur troops are the best. God Bless America and may God be with those in need. KATAYNO, Soros gives to the mentally insane, the progressive liberals.
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 1:06amAmen…
Report Post »pwatkins
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 11:17pmOur troops are the best. God Bless America and may God be with those in need. KATAYNO, Soros gives to the mentally insane, the liberals.
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 1:07amAnd Amen.
Report Post »ConserVitiv
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 10:44pmI’m glad our service men & women can be of help and pray they aren’t hurt by any of the after shocks, etc. This is a very frightening scenerio.
Report Post »tesla V
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 11:16pmThis is crazy .Everything is political to the left.This is true how do you think 19% of the population runs the country now.
Report Post »jzs
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 10:38pmBlazers will agree with me on this: our Government has no business in Japan. This will only add to the deficit. Who is going to pay for this billion dollar so called “humanitarian effort”? Nobody! It just adds to the federal deficit. Your children and grandchildren will pay for any effort the US provides.
No American will benefit from the United States throwing money at Japan! Will you benefit? Will American corporations benefit by the US spending a billion or so trying to save Japanese lives? No!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is the kind of naive liberal nonsence we’ve seen time and time again from the Obama administration. Obama’s next move will be to provide free medical insurance for the injured. He’ll try to give food to those who have none.
Jesus spoke clearly on this issue and we all know what he said. Governments have no bussiness try to help the poor and helpless. Individuals who want to go to Japan and try to help, or want to send a few bucks to the Red Cross to buy some food or something, fine. No problem there. But Obama, increase our debt by sending US help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Report Post »Katayno
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 10:44pmDoes George Soros EVER give to any needy charities? Seriously….does anyone know?
Report Post »Psychosis
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 10:45pmsarcasm
nice attempt by a troll
our armed forces contribute more aid and assistance than any other country in the world………………….how dare that evil U.S.A military
the sad thing is that is how many people view the military…….as evil , but they never mention the overwhelming evidence to the contrary
jzs can go suck sorros a$$
Report Post »C. Schwehr
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 11:00pmFirst of all, we have people over there who can and will want to help in any way possible. Japan is an ally so the only moral thing to do is to help where we can. Japan can do a lot to help itself…It‘s not exactly a poor country so I don’t see the U.S. spending multiple billions on rebuilding the Japanese nation.
Report Post »And not only is the U.S. Navy in position to help. We have several major Air Force bases in the area. Yokota AB is in the Kanto Plains (Tokyo) area, Misawa AB in northern Japan and of course Okinawa. I pray that our own people are all safe, and that the Japanese people will recover quickly…..
My Sacred Honor
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 11:05pmJZS, I KNOW you are a progressive now.
Report Post »We don’t help grief and disaster stricken Nations to “benifit” from it, we do it because we are Americans, living in the most plentiful Nation on earth, and we give freely to those in need. NOT because the government dictates that we do, as they are now in the form of wealth redistobution, but from our hearts. Not for benifit, not for gain, but for compassion’s sake.
You really need to go to church, ANY church and find some spiritual guidance. You are such a sad individual.
cheezwhiz
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 11:07pmjzs can go suck sorros a$$
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jzs was still on his knees when soras turned around..jzs is still on his knees
My Sacred Honor
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 11:10pm@C. Schwehr
Sadly, Oki is mostly a Marine base, one Naval Station, one Air base (Kadena) and maybe 2 small Army bases. And Oki is 600 miles south of Japan. No help forthcoming from there unless North Korea gets stupid, then the Marine bases will upload onto ships and be there to send rounds downrange in a matter of hours.
I was stationed on Oki for a year as a young Marine, and we had an alert that N Korea flew warplanes into the DMZ. We were on full alert, which sucked because it was late Friday night and we were all hammered at the e club! Funny story…there is more, but not on here.
Report Post »cheezwhiz
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 11:15pmjzs : Governments have no bussiness try to help the poor and helpless.
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You do understand the difference between sending humanitarian aid after a massive tragedy to people who have lost EVERYTHING, so that they can live
and
funding generation after generations of shameless parasites,
don’t you ?
jzs
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 11:26pmSacred, you’re confused. The US government is sending people to Japan. The US government is sending supplies, food, urban search and rescue personnell, offering expertice on nuclear power plant technology. The US government is on the move helping Japan and I love it. Makes me proud of our country.
There is incredible irony in your statement that, “We don’t help grief and disaster stricken Nations to “benifit” from it, we do it because we are Americans, living in the most plentiful Nation on earth, and we give freely to those in need.”
The US government is helping the helpless in Japan. But you’d object to the US government “giving freely to those in need” if they were American citizens. You’d say that was Marxism. People are starving here and if you had you’re way, they wouldn’t get a cent. Jesus was in favor of helping they poor Sacred. Maybe you should try a different church, or read the Bible, if you don’t understand that concept.
Report Post »My Sacred Honor
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 11:56pmJZS
Report Post »Have you ever been to Hatii? My Grandfather has and was stunned at the level of poverty there. Kids trying to find aluminum cans or glass bottles to turn in in order to eat for the night. The ONLY ones “starving” in America are the street kids begging for money to get their heroin fix. I live a block away from a government housing apartment complex, where the women there have gatherings to discuss ways to cheat the welfare system in order to get more money for their habits. These people are NOT drug tested, and live a lavish life compared to true imoverished nations. DO NOT tell me there are people starving in this Country. If they are, they are living this way by choice. Our welfare system is so out of control that we are paying able-bodied people to sit on their cans to collect a check for mearly being a baby factory.
The “poverty” in America is the envy of the world! 90% of those doing nothing and collecting a check CHOOSE to do so because it allows them to exist and give NOTHING back to society, the same that is flipping their bill TO DO NOTHING!
Next time you reply to me and tell me I am stupid or need to “get educated”, you better have a better arguement.
Or go back to holding a sign in Madison.
Or ge to France where your lazy ass is welcomed.
GeeWhiz
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 12:07amThis is a ridiculous post and it‘s doubtful that it’s real.
Report Post »Mil Mom
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 12:55am@Katayno
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 10:44pm
Does George Soros EVER give to any needy charities? Seriously….does anyone know?
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Report Post »I‘ll bet he gave a bundle for those 14 unfortunate WI Senators stuck in IL who couldn’t get home to work, and probably helped pay for those poor homeless union laborers who had to bed down in the WI Capitol building all those days and nights.
wtd
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 10:32pmMay our troops bring many miracles and answered prayers. Godspeed.
Report Post »NickDeringer
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 10:30pmMany thanks to Michael Moore and all the Marxists of the world who are racing in to help the people of Japan.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 11:04pmlol
Report Post »cheezwhiz
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 11:25pmMaybe Hollywood will have some kind of telethon on NPR,
Report Post »and have some cowboy poets over to raise money from their viewers .
Maybe John Kerry will step out of his yacht and do a cameo on the telethon to
bad-mouth our troops , in an effort to make the NPR audience open their hearts and donate like crazy …oh the possibilities
Its Gonna Getcha
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 10:26pmThank you American troops! Wish I could go, but you guys are probably in better physical shape.
Report Post »vic138
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 10:22pmWhere are the chinese? Oh yeah, they still don’t like japan because of ww2. This is horrible and all of japan‘s neighbor’s should be helping as well.
Report Post »psycodad36
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 10:28pmwe will be the ones whom help.all others are sunnyday friends
Report Post »CatB
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 10:28pmNow now .. I am sure the Chinese will loan the USA some money we can give to Japan. Putting our GRANDCHILDREN deeper in debt.
God Bless our troops they are the BEST!
Report Post »My Sacred Honor
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 10:29pmSee my above post…
Report Post »And I believe i heard that South Korea has pledged aid.
Katayno
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 10:41pmIf WE can move on….why can’t China?
Report Post »My Sacred Honor
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 10:46pmKatayno….the Japanese actually invaded into China and did some very bad things to their civilian population.
Report Post »Also, they (China) are not a Christian nation, so forgiveness is a tough pill to swallow for them, I would speculate.
teachermitch32
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 11:01pmMy Sacred Honor
I guess that means there will NEVER be a chance for reconciliation with a nation such as China. Never a chance for reconciliation with any of the Arab states or the Palestinians or any nation already hostile to the US and it’s allies. I say these things to point out that, indeed, it will always be an ideological battle, and that we, as a Christian nation, will always take the moral high ground because of our great values.
Not saying that there are not some redeamable nations out there. Just saying that your statement about China not being Christian (as an example), and therefore unable to comprehend forgiveness, lies at the root of most differences throughout the world.
Report Post »Katayno
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 11:10pm@ My sacred: That was 70 years ago. Look what happened to US at Pearl Harbor. There is one thing that the Chinese do care about and that is “saving face.” They will give something…just as others will…..but Countries with the most always give the least. Our Country is broke….the well is dry….the piggy bank is empty….and what ever cliches describe or BROKEDOM. The man power is there to always help…but Countries like Saudi Arabia….China….need to be shamed into giving more.
Report Post »My Sacred Honor
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 11:13pmTEACHERMITCH
Report Post »Funny thing about China….I meant their government has no forgiveness in their bodies, but the greater majority of the population still practice Taoism (outlawed), which is a philosophical version of Buddhism without a “God”…look it up, it’s a great philosophy, and very close to the teachings of Christ.
The people sypathise, the government could give a rat’s….you know the rest.
My Sacred Honor
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 11:28pmKatayno
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 11:10pm
@ My sacred: That was 70 years ago. Look what happened to US at Pearl Harbor. There is one thing that the Chinese do care about and that is “saving face.” They will give something…just as others will…..but Countries with the most always give the least. Our Country is broke….the well is dry….the piggy bank is empty….and what ever cliches describe or BROKEDOM. The man power is there to always help…but Countries like Saudi Arabia….China….need to be shamed into giving more.
I saw a story on Nat Geo about Pearl Harbor. They told the story of a Marine Vet in full Dress Blues who was there at the bombing at the Arizona Memorial, and he saw an old Japanese man there sobbing. They struck up a conversation.
Report Post »The old Japanese man said he was a dive bomber on that day and had “dishonorably” sunk a few ships He was ashamed, and after he spoke with the Marine, they “had a moment”, and all was forgiven by that Marine.
THAT is the Country we are, that we, as individuals, can even confront those directly responsible and give forgiveness where none is even required. That Japanese Airman was following the orders of his Emporer, and still felt shame by his own actions.
And one of our own who was there, a Marine, gave him the forgiveness that fighter pilot felt he didn’t deserve.
We are a nation of forgiveness, as (mostly) witnesses by the Civil War. What transpired amongst our ancestors is not the business of ours, except to remember….and NEVER repeat. The war to end slavery cost “white” Americans over 500,000 lives, and that price can never be reckoned, but God knew. And God made us, as a Nation, pay dearly for that sin.
I’m rambling now, forgive me.
poverty.sucks
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 11:32pmIt‘s a mystry we’ll no longer hear of Japanees automobile recalls.
Report Post »My Sacred Honor
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 11:34pm@TEACHERMITCH
Report Post »I guess, yeah, that could be gleened from my statement. Never looked at it that way, although in my research/thoughts that was always underlying. Thanks for making that point. Puts new perspective on old thinking.
No, as long as there are ideological differences between peoples, there will never be understanding. “My God is better than YOUR God”….same as when we were in grade school….sub “God” with “Dad” or “Brother” and there you have it. Sad that we can’t just get along, but maybe this is proof that there really IS a God and a satan…..Because people are what they are, influenced by upbringing and environment.
My Sacred Honor
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 11:42pmpoverty.sucks
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 11:32pm
It‘s a mystry we’ll no longer hear of Japanees automobile recalls.
*mystery
You are a sick sad boy. Grow up.
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 1:12am@Katayno
Report Post »Posted on March 12, 2011 at 10:41pm
If WE can move on….why can’t China?
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Ummm ~ Why can’t Obama?
cheezwhiz
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 3:30amShowtime
Report Post »Posted on March 13, 2011 at 1:12am
@Katayno
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 10:41pm
If WE can move on….why can’t China?
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Ummm ~ Why can’t Obama?
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Why can’t the Japanese ?????
http://www.mercurynews.com/crime-courts/ci_17439796?nclick_check=1
From linky :
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He and other speakers at the forum at the San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin noted the similarities between the treatment of Japanese-Americans 70 years ago and today’s anti-immigrant sentiments as well as the post-Sept. 11, 2001, reaction against Muslims, Middle Easterners and South Asians in the United States.
End quote
The genesis of Japanese -Americans aligning with CAIR :
http://www.militantislammonitor.org/article/id/3447
I have no sympathy for people who hold grudges , whether they are Japanese or muslims.
This right here is a DANGEROUS alliance
Showtime
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 1:35pm@CheezWhiz ~
You are brilliant, and I deeply appreciate ALL the information you bring to the table, including what your said about the Japanese and CAIR. (I was talking about Obama moving on…out of the White House.)
Thanks again for being here for us.
Report Post »MrButcher
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 10:19pmGood luck, guys!
Japan you are in our thoughts.
Report Post »tirelesspatriot
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 10:18pmGod bless our troops! They are awesome!
Report Post »Robert-CA
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 12:09amAmen !
Report Post »GONESURFING
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 12:54amI’ll second that amen.
Report Post »JP4JOY
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 10:18pmMay God comfort the afflicted and displaced. My prayers are with the people of Japan and all who are serving them in their time of need.
Report Post »Robert-CA
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 12:08amAmen .
Report Post »walkwithme1966
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 12:17amThe same from me!! Did I heard them say on TV that 3 trains are also missing? http://wp.me/pYLB7-JM
Report Post »Stoic one
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 12:54ammy wife says it there are four trains missing.
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 12:55am@walkwithme1966
Report Post »Posted on March 13, 2011 at 12:17am
The same from me!! Did I heard them say on TV that 3 trains are also missing?
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Four, unless they found one.
Showtime
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 1:45am@AzDebi
Report Post »Posted on March 13, 2011 at 1:38am
Nuclear Experts Explain Worse Case Scenario:
(this is excellent)
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=fukushima-core
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And that’s what happened. It has exploded already. But there is still something there intact. They are sweating bullets as I type.
Venom
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 10:09pmThey always save the day
Report Post »TruthTalker
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 10:13pmAmerica’s finest.
Report Post »banjarmon
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 10:15pmI hope the rest of the countries in this world will help…
Report Post »psycodad36
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 10:26pmGod bless the American servicemen and women.always there to do what needs to be done
Report Post »My Sacred Honor
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 10:28pmWe sent a Carrier Battle Group, or at least a smaller version of one, to help the Japanese with their efforts.
Report Post »Could it be we sent that group to ALSO safeguard the Japanese against an opportunistic attack from North Korea?
Just wondering aloud….
grandmaof5
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 10:32pmGod bless our troops. Those young men and women will see things they will never forget and I applaud their bravery and humanitarism. Pray for everyone devastated by this tragedy and for the continued work being done in New Zealand.
Report Post »Venom
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 11:08pmThe North Koreans aren’t that stupid, in fact they are cowards. They don’t have the cahones to attack a major ally of the United States other than South Korea.
Report Post »jzs
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 11:10pmBlazers agree: our Government has no business in Japan. This will only add to the deficit. Who is going to pay for this billion dollar so called “humanitarian effort”? Nobody! It just adds to the Federal deficit. Your children and grandchildren will pay for any effort the US provides. We’ll have to tax middle class Americans more to compensate, something none of us want.
Write your congressman and tell them the US has no business spending our tax dollars in Japan!!!!!!!!!!!!
Report Post »Mark
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 11:13pmI hope our goverment is smart enough to keep our brave men and women away from the nuke sites. We dont need these hero coming home sick with radation.
Report Post »My Sacred Honor
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 11:15pmMy Sacred Honor
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 11:05pm
JZS, I KNOW you are a progressive now.
We don’t help grief and disaster stricken Nations to “benifit” from it, we do it because we are Americans, living in the most plentiful Nation on earth, and we give freely to those in need. NOT because the government dictates that we do, as they are now in the form of wealth redistobution, but from our hearts. Not for benifit, not for gain, but for compassion’s sake.
You really need to go to church, ANY church and find some spiritual guidance. You are such a sad individual.
From my reply to your first failed attempt at “first”, sucko.
Report Post »My Sacred Honor
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 11:18pmVenom
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 11:08pm
The North Koreans aren’t that stupid, in fact they are cowards. They don’t have the cahones to attack a major ally of the United States other than South Korea.
Not about “cajones” when it comes to a regime like that. Remember, Saddam had his generals so scared of him in the first gulf war, they gave him a false sense of security and he truely believed his military greater than that of the US.
Report Post »I believe the same is happenning in N Korea. Kim thinks he is God, and cannot lose. Ego-maniacism is like trying to crack a coconut with a rubber band. And THAT cat is chock full of it.
poverty.sucks
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 11:21pmMuammar Muhammad al-Gaddafi had Kim Il-sung plan an explosion which triggered the earthquake that caused the tsunami in order for Obama to leave him alone.
Report Post »poverty.sucks
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 11:26pmUnderwritten by Soros Fund Management of course
Report Post »cheezwhiz
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 11:30pmpoverty.sucks
Report Post »Muammar Muhammad al-Gaddafi had Kim Il-sung plan an explosion which triggered the earthquake that caused the tsunami in order for Obama to leave him alone.
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Is that you FairyKhan ?
You still haven’t proved that Bush blasted the levies in New Orleans to cause Katrina,
and now you come up with this ?
Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 11:38pmGood luck guys, going into harms way to help others in this great triple tragedy.
Report Post »jzs
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 11:44pmSacred, you’re confused. The US government is sending people to Japan. The US government. The US government is sending supplies, food, urban search and rescue personnell, offering expertice on nuclear power plant technology. The US government is on the move helping Japan and I love it. Makes me proud of our country.
There is incredible irony in your statement that, “We don’t help grief and disaster stricken Nations to “benifit” from it, we do it because we are Americans, living in the most plentiful Nation on earth, and we give freely to those in need.”
The US government is helping the helpless in Japan. But you’d object to the US government “giving freely to those in need” if they were American citizens. You’d say that was Marxism. People are starving here and if you had you’re way, they wouldn’t get a cent. Jesus was in favor of helping they poor Sacred. Maybe you should try a different church, or read the Bible, if you don’t understand that concept.
Report Post »poverty.sucks
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 11:44pmObama will try to make Shiroishi Chocolate by the end of the day. He will not bow, they will bow to him.
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Posted on March 12, 2011 at 11:54pm@JZS – You’re extremely underestimating the Obama regime.
Report Post »My Sacred Honor
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 12:00amI’m not confussed, I’m informed.
Report Post »You on the other hand are an informed propogandist and antagonist.
You do this at the wrong time and you will feel what REAL wrath is like.
Easy to poke at folks behind a computer screen.
GBMBulletsSKNRD
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 12:00amThey are the best of the best. Nobody does it better and gives more and more.
Report Post »thepatriotdave
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 12:02amVenom
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 10:09pm
They always save the day
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We are Americans, that’s what we do! How many other countries can claim the same?
While we are at it… how fast did the United Nations organize and sent help to Japan? How long will we hear crickets?! We should not give the UN one more dime. Instead we could put the money to good use… like imploding the UN building in NYC.
http://www.americasteapartynews.com/tea-blog.php#/
Report Post »My Sacred Honor
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 12:02amJZS
Report Post »Have you ever been to Hatii? My Grandfather has and was stunned at the level of poverty there. Kids trying to find aluminum cans or glass bottles to turn in in order to eat for the night. The ONLY ones “starving” in America are the street kids begging for money to get their heroin fix. I live a block away from a government housing apartment complex, where the women there have gatherings to discuss ways to cheat the welfare system in order to get more money for their habits. These people are NOT drug tested, and live a lavish life compared to true imoverished nations. DO NOT tell me there are people starving in this Country. If they are, they are living this way by choice. Our welfare system is so out of control that we are paying able-bodied people to sit on their cans to collect a check for mearly being a baby factory.
The “poverty” in America is the envy of the world! 90% of those doing nothing and collecting a check CHOOSE to do so because it allows them to exist and give NOTHING back to society, the same that is flipping their bill TO DO NOTHING!
Next time you reply to me and tell me I am stupid or need to “get educated”, you better have a better arguement.
Or go back to holding a sign in Madison.
Or ge to France where your lazy tail is welcomed.
American Soldier (Separated)
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 12:12amI understand your argument, albeit sarcastic. Can we really afford to help Japan in the long run? Not really. Can we afford to give out free stuff to people here at home. Not really. Not the Government. Not with our tax dollars or by adding to the debt. I have no problem with you donating your entire paycheck to those in need, whether at home or abroad. As much as I believe we need to help those in Japan, I believe private donations is what needs to happen. I don’t think we should do nothing to help. It just shouldn‘t be subsidized by the Government using money they don’t have. You do have money. It’s time for you, and others like you, to step up and send them the help they need.
Similar situation here at home. Do the poor need help? Absolutely. You are free to sell your home, your car and your 50″ LED 3D television you just bought and give all the excess cash to a starving family. That’s your money to spend and give as you see fit. You do not have the right to give away other peoples money in the name of charity.
As the old saying goes, it‘s easy to be charitable when it’s not your money.
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 12:26am@jzs
Report Post »Posted on March 12, 2011 at 11:10pm
Blazers agree: our Government has no business in Japan. This will only add to the deficit. Who is going to pay for this billion dollar so called “humanitarian effort”? Nobody! It just adds to the Federal deficit. Your children and grandchildren will pay for any effort the US provides. We’ll have to tax middle class Americans more to compensate, something none of us want.
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Where is your brain? We owe the Japanese!
Showtime
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 12:29amGod bless the U.S. Navy and Marines for their readiness!
Report Post »Mil Mom
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 12:39am@jzs
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 11:10pm
Blazers agree: our Government has no business in Japan. This will only add to the deficit. Who is going to pay for this billion dollar so called “humanitarian effort”? Nobody! It just adds to the Federal deficit. Your children and grandchildren will pay for any effort the US provides. We’ll have to tax middle class Americans more to compensate, something none of us want.
Write your congressman and tell them the US has no business spending our tax dollars in Japan!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Report Post »Who among us, seeing our neighbor, starving and suffering, if he had nothing but his good name would not use that good name to obtain help for that neighbor. WWII is long past, and Japan has been our neighbor for a long time now. If we turn our back on our neighbor in need, God will turn His back on us, but if we use our good name (bonding power) to assist our neighbor in her time of need, God will bless us in our time of need. (paraphrased from Matt 25: 35-45)
Showtime
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 12:40am@JZS –
If My Sacred Honor said that you are a sad individual, you must be a sorry piece of work. And, I can tell you, from having talked with him, that he is far wiser than you and much better educated.
My Sacred Honor is a Marine. Show some respect, if you don’t mind. He has certainly stood up for your sorry self!
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 12:47am@jzs
Posted on March 12, 2011 at 11:44pm
Sacred, you’re confused. The US government is sending people to Japan. The US government. The US government is sending supplies, food, urban search and rescue personnell, offering expertice on nuclear power plant technology. The US government is on the move helping Japan and I love it. Makes me proud of our country.
There is incredible irony in your statement that, “We don’t help grief and disaster stricken Nations to “benifit” from it, we do it because we are Americans, living in the most plentiful Nation on earth, and we give freely to those in need.”
The US government is helping the helpless in Japan. But you’d object to the US government “giving freely to those in need” if they were American citizens. You’d say that was Marxism. People are starving here and if you had you’re way, they wouldn’t get a cent. Jesus was in favor of helping they poor Sacred. Maybe you should try a different church, or read the Bible, if you don’t understand that concept.
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My Sacred Honor is not the one who is confused. You are confused.
If people are starving here in America, it is due to Obama’s attack on our economy, his agenda that has devalued our dollar, and the tightening of money for food to be contributed to the food pantries. Contributions to charities are DOWN since Obama took over. But the prices are going UP. If Obama didn’t want people starving in this country, he should have stayed under his rock. Nothing happens by accident in politics. Don’t you realize that yet?
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 12:52am@American Soldier (Separated)
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 12:12am
I understand your argument, albeit sarcastic. Can we really afford to help Japan in the long run? Not really.
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Japan is in need, and their people are in dire circumstances. They don’t have the government teat like America has for those who are in need and who are doing everything they can to stay on the government dole.
We owe money to Japan. Are we just going to say, “Sounds like a personal problem to me” when they need all the help they can get, and we are able to give it? They bombed us one time; they might just defend us the next time.
Report Post »GONESURFING
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 12:57amJZS, Blazers don’t agree
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 12:58am@My Sacred Honor ~
I’m not your mother, Sir, and I understand that you can defend yourself.
I just will NOT stand for our Military be disrespected, Sir.
Report Post »kryptonite
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 1:04amIf it weren’t for the nuclear reactors, Japan would be in full recovery mode by now. Like Chile, they would have needed little outside help. I realize the tsunami in Japan was far worse, but that is not what has magnified the tragedy a thousand times over. Japan is in for a long-term energy crisis, among other things.
I know most of you support nuclear energy, but you should rethink your position. Nuclear reactors are a terrible threat to our physically and politically unstable world.
Report Post »My Sacred Honor
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 1:12amPosted on March 13, 2011 at 12:58am
@My Sacred Honor ~
I’m not your mother, Sir, and I understand that you can defend yourself.
I just will NOT stand for our Military be disrespected, Sir.
And GOD how i love you for your fervor!
No, ma’am. You keep speaking your gospal, and I’ll keep reading your passion and wish i had known you as a younger woman!
Report Post »My Sacred Honor
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 1:13amAnd we must think about this, which surprisingly hasn’t been commented on….
My Sacred Honor
Report Post »Posted on March 12, 2011 at 10:28pm
We sent a Carrier Battle Group, or at least a smaller version of one, to help the Japanese with their efforts.
Could it be we sent that group to ALSO safeguard the Japanese against an opportunistic attack from North Korea?
Just wondering aloud….
Showtime
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 1:17am@My Sacred Honor ~
Report Post »W – O – W, Baby!
Shuh-gah! Shuh-gah!!!
Showtime
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 1:22am@My Sacred Honor ~
Report Post »“Could it be we sent that group to ALSO safeguard the Japanese against an opportunistic attack from North Korea?”
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Never hurts to be prepared.
But, doesn’t N. Korea know that the world frowns upon a country kicking another when it’s down? We would probably drop something on NK and turn them into glass if they did something like that. Of course, NK doesn’t do much logical thinking, now, does it?
My Sacred Honor
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 1:31amShowtime
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 1:22am
@My Sacred Honor ~
“Could it be we sent that group to ALSO safeguard the Japanese against an opportunistic attack from North Korea?”
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Never hurts to be prepared.
But, doesn’t N. Korea know that the world frowns upon a country kicking another when it’s down? We would probably drop something on NK and turn them into glass if they did something like that. Of course, NK doesn’t do much logical thinking, now, does it?
Actually, i ‘speck the one pulling the strings (China) reigned in their “pit bull” and made N Korea chill out.
Report Post »But I have no real intell and am just speculating here myself.
As an “igrorant, uneducated, uninformed Beck-bot”.
Sucks to be my stupid butt..
Showtime
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 1:33amJust received this:
Jewish family slain by Islamic Nazi-butchers in Itamar settlements in Samaria.
Itamar massacre: Fogel family butchered while sleeping
The Jewish settler family was butchered by the swords used by the followers of Muhammad.
The names of the five family members murdered in the Itamar terror attack were cleared for publication Saturday evening:
Udi Fogel, 36, Ruth Fogel, 35, and their children Yoav, 11, Elad, 4, and three-month-old Hadas.
The three siblings who survived the attack are Tamar, 12, Roi, 8, and two-year-old Yishai.
They are staying with their grandparents at this time.
The funeral for the victims will be held Sunday in Jerusalem at 1:30 pm.
The IDF must never be removed from Samaria, an eternal part of Israel.
The children’s grandfather, Haim Fogel, recounted the difficult moments his family has faced in the past 24 hours.
Millions of people have been slain by the followers of Muhammad, and the World seems to have learned nothing.
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vennoye
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 1:34amIf we can’t help other countries when they have disasters like this because of the financial cost, then we are so morally bankrupt that it doesn’t matter whether we are broke or not!!
It is not that we don’t want to help the needy in this country……too many of them game the system, and we see it. We have children in our school going hungry, and we have to feed them before they go home because their parents will take the food away from them to either sell it, or not share with the children. We have a clothes closet for needy families and the same people come month after month to get clothes…they wear them until they are dirty, and because they are too lazy to do laundry they throw them away and come and get some more.
What I expect our government to do is NOT spend 3.4 million to build a stupid tunnel for turtles to cross the road, or 3.9 billion for the late Sen. Byrd to build a 4 lane highway to nowhere and connecting to nothing in West Virginia.
When it comes to things like the disaster in Japan…..you just do the right thing!!
Report Post »AzDebi
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 1:38amNuclear Experts Explain Worse Case Scenario:
Report Post »(this is excellent)
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=fukushima-core
docgreen
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 1:54amTo all who say we should worry about the North Korea, we also need to watch China also!…. Doesn’t Russia have some Islands to the North, and wasn’t there and article just stating Russia had moved more troops to those Islands? I think we need to really watch China!….
Report Post »docgreen
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 1:59amI forgot to Say God Bless our Military, and please pray for the people in Japan!…. I think they’re really going to need it! It also sounds like they may be having problems with a third reactor that they cant’ reduce the Temp! God Please help them! I t could effect the Us, if it gets into the Upper Jet streams!
Report Post »mossbrain
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 3:07amPerhaps you don’t know that many countries, including Japan, want us to close our bases on their land due to USA servicemen raping their children. Most of the time these rapists get off scott free.
Report Post »Don’t take my word for it, research it for yourselves.
Showtime
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 3:12am@My Sacred Honor ~
Report Post »“Actually, i ‘speck the one pulling the strings (China) reigned in their “pit bull” and made N Korea chill out.
But I have no real intell and am just speculating here myself.
As an “igrorant, uneducated, uninformed Beck-bot”.
Sucks to be my stupid butt..”
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I thought China told ….oh. Not S.K.! This is Japan. “Never mind.” ~ It’s late.
My Sacred Honor
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 3:22am@MOSSBRAIN
Report Post »There was a case in the 90′s where 2 Marines and one Sailor were tried and convicted in Okinawan court for raping a 12 year old.
Convicted.
Those formr service members served a sentence that we were all warned about upon hitting the Okinawan Island when i was there in the early 90′s.
The MAXIMUM life expectancy of a US service member in an Okinawan prison is 6 years.
I don’t know what cases you are refering to, but the intel i have is that you are a huffpo ******* propagandist trying to spew your lies to anyone who will listen.
And i am calling you out deliberately as a liar.
Because i know different than you.
Defy me on this, i dare you.
GONESURFING
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 3:28amAs of now, about 50 countries are sending help. God bless them all.
Report Post »Nobamazone
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 8:07amjzs
Report Post »please provide some stats about all those dying of starvation in America, you obviously don’t know a thing about poverty here. We are not a country with starving children, at least not because they lack food, maybe those taking care of them are not giving it to them, but it is available and this would then be neglect by caretakers, not caused because they can not get the food.
I tried to find some numbers to share, no luck so far, because none of the research I have found lists number who have died of starvation, leads me to believe that is a very low number. I have heard of more than one person who has died from lack of heat in the winter, but not starvation. Our leader is ok with heating prices skyrocketing, remember it is NECESSARY according to our leader. Now this IS a problem for those in poverty here.
I work with the poor, they are not starving. Poverty in America is caused by two primary issues, lack of sufficient jobs and lack of fathers in the home. Both causes perpetuated by the welfare system.
http://www.heritage.org/Research/Reports/2004/01/Understanding-Poverty-in-America
American Soldier (Separated)
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 2:30pmI understand everyones emotional response to want to help. I want to help. If I didn’t have school starting up, I’d volunteer to go help. The problem is in a lot of your arguments, where is the line where we won’t cross to help? Most of you advocate for the end of foreign aid. A lot of those countries that get foreign aid NEED IT. Starving children and such. Should we invade every country that has an evil dictator? Children are dying in the streets! I have compassion but where is the line between policing the world and worrying about ourselves?
I know The Blazers have a line they won’t cross, where’s yours? Should we go invade Egypt? Lybia, The entire Middle East? I suppose some of you would welcome that. Kill all the nasty Muslims; it’s the answer to it all. I think that was the answer for our medieval ancestors during the Crusades.
I appreciate the argument that we probably owe japan some money, in which case, that argument works for me. If there is debt held by Japan, it should be free and clear after this.
I’m not trying to be a heartless bastard but you have to understand, where is the line that you wouldn’t cross in “Helping a country in need”. They lost 10,000 people, which is horrible. How many people were killed by various dictators that the US Government propped up and supported? How many people did WE kill during the 90′s sanction on Iraq?.
Report Post »American Soldier (Separated)
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 2:31pmAnd to be clear, I mean to advocate help coming from the US Government and US Military, not private donations and volunteering.
Report Post »jzs
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 3:23pmShowtime said, “If people are starving here in America, it is due to Obama’s attack on our economy,…”
Showtime, the economy had completely collapsed before Obama took office. And the economy has been improving, although very slowly, ever since. Causes have to preceed effects.
Report Post »dawg of gawd
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 3:25pmHey, did you hear that the carrier Ronald Reagan is there? You should have, since that’s the only thing Fox has uttered in the last 48 hours. Next weekend, the exhumed body of history’s most overrated president will be on display at the Lone Start Steak House in Waco.
Report Post »jzs
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 11:12pmNobamazone, honestly I appreciate your thoughtful post. I think you are right (after searching a bit). Very, very few children in the United States are dying from starvation if any. Malnutrition is a different issue in my mind, and I think that a lot of school aged kids get most of their daily calories from government subsidized school breakfasts. But I agree with you on the starvation issue, and appreciate your challenge. I learned something.
I’m not sure what to make of the rest of your post. By “our leader” do you mean the President of the United States? Correct me if I’m wrong, but I‘ll assume that’s is who you mean.
You say that Obama thinks it is “necessary” to have have higher gas and/or oil prices. He certainly has never said that. No one, no matter how loony would say that. Sorry, but that’s false.
I disagree with your statement that welfare reduces the number of jobs available to the uneducated and unskilled and your claim that without welfare a-hole fathers would be less likely to abandon their children. Although frankly I have to admit you have direct experience that I don’t
Something about your post makes me think you are one of the “good guys.” Very good post, and I hope that by me, jzs, saying that I don’t ruin reputation here!
Report Post »jzs
Posted on March 13, 2011 at 11:49pmAmerican Soldier (Separated), please post more often here. I’d like to hear more of your ideas as a veteran and American.
Report Post »American Soldier (Separated)
Posted on March 14, 2011 at 1:31pmI try to post often. I find it funny that even among people I relate to more (more so than other sites I comment on ie HuffPo, Yahoo news) I’m still an outcast. I‘m still considered an enemy not only because I don’t believe in God or religions in general but because I push the Conservative belief to the extreme sometimes. Blazers just can’t see the hypocrisy of their daily comments, it blows my mind. If I’m going to believe in something, I’m staying firm within my beliefs, no matter how “extreme” it may make me.
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