Japan quakes.

[Venetia]

I saw a thing on CNN that showed an entire section of suburban houses floating away. Like, legit, foundation-having, cinderblock-and-plaster-and-wood-built houses.

I keep hearing on NPR & other news/talk radio networks that it's unlikely to affect the world economy a whole lot, but ... I don't see how it wouldn't. China/Taiwan/etc. are the powerhouses of miscellaneous manufacturing, but Japan is responsible for countless high-end tech manufacturing/development, and a VAST market share of the automotive industry.
Plus, they hold tons and tons of national debt over quite a few countries, America included. What happens if they call us on it and demand payment so they can rebuild?

I wish it'd be 2013 already though, so I wouldn't have to hear about "OH GOG 2012 END O' TH' WORLD" shit anymore.

Well, some Americans think Japanese deserved this because of what happened in Pearl Harbor, sixty years ago. I think it's crazy complaining about something that happened when you weren't even born.

Those people are called FUCKING MORONS and please don't group non-moronic Americans in with them

 

[DJ]

"And then I googled pearl harbour death toll"

Pearl harbour: 2,402
Hiroshima: 90,000–166,000
Nagasaki: 60,000-80,000
Japanquakes: was that 10k just a projection?

(Nuke on Hiroshima + Nagasaki = about 250,000) >>>>>>>>> 2,402 Pearl Harbor (!!!)
LOLWUT
with that, that MORONIC people should not say that this is a payback.

Well, I just got to see something really shocking.
Do you guys know that japanese are sperading fake rumors about Korean?

That japanese says that Koreans are stealing stuff, set fire on their property,
and raping females - Which is totally not true.

Wow, how fucking impressive. they're even making insults on people who are willing to help.
But still i really want to believe that people are one of minority FUCKING MORONS, just like case of that americans and koreans.

and about that fukushima thread, thanks.
But i know that this thing is not serious as Chernobyl. If it was that serious,
Probalby Korea won't send rescue forces that easily.

 

[Ellie]

The Sun has the headline TOKYO EXODUS and says thousands of people are fleeing the city because a cloud of toxic gas is headed their way. Is this just hype?

 

[Ellie]

 

[Ellie]

To be fair, the second biggest news story in said paper today is

"A FURIOUS mum has blasted a tattoo parlour for branding her 16-year-old daughter 'like a piece of meat' — after the teen got '100% Welsh Lamb' inked on her bum. "

 

[dadevvtsvre]

There's no way this is sensationalist and extremist journalism, nuh-uh. 100% rational and ethical journalism right here

The 'SEE QUAKE VIDEOS HERE' is just the icing on the cake. Treating this disaster as if it were some kind of spectacle or source of amusement for onlookers to see. christ.

 

[Ellie]

I wish somewhere would just tell you in layman's terms what's going on. The official doodahs are too long and not understandable; the papers are too fucking sensitive to the words nuclear and meltdown.

 

[dadevvtsvre]

I wish somewhere would just tell you in layman's terms what's going on. The official doodahs are too long and not understandable; the papers are too fucking sensitive to the words nuclear and meltdown.

:!: :!: :!: ANYBODY WHO IS CONCERNED ABOUT FUKUSHIMA/RADIATION, PLEASE CHECK OUT THIS THREAD :!: :!: :!:

 

[Ellie]

I just wish somebody would cover it. Perhaps making a forum thread that is updated rapidly- oh

:smug: thanks

 

[mouse_std]

its a disaster no country should ever suffer, plain and simple , and its heart warming that we all can help each other, asian,western,southpole,santa,etc.
in the past my country(indo) been occupied by japan too (for a mere 3-5 year i think, not like dutch for >200 year) but its all in the past and most ppl responsible for that r prob(probably) dead by now -_-.
i sometime feel a quake too in my home, or its just me dizzy staring at computer too long, hope it doesnt happen here, well having said that every year my home got flooded, and no quake (thank god), some volcanic eruption happening on some island though lucky not near me :X

 

[Venetia]

just saw this article:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...peror-makes-rare-TV-appearance-face-snow.html

oh man that makes my stomach drop :[

 

[Ellie]

shit :[

 

[gRaViJa]

The Sun has the headline TOKYO EXODUS and says thousands of people are fleeing the city because a cloud of toxic gas is headed their way. Is this just hype?

Rule 1 do not EVER read The Sun for news, it is only entertainment

I've read that they are going to try to reboot the pumps in a few hours. If it works out, it will be a first important step in regaining control of the situation.

The images are absolutely horrible, but media always give the most extreme images only, don't forget that. Still, i don't think i have ever felt so sad and compassionate for victims of a natural disaster before.

 

[Ellie]

What's strangely chilling about this tale is that this is a country that was on top and had everything, rather than a third world country such as Haiti or Iran. It dawns on you this doesn't just happen to the bottom tier, it can happen to anyone*

*except Britain wait that's just asking for trouble shiiiiiit

 

[Juan J. Sánchez]

You know, what I'm really worried about is the possibility of a nuclear meltdown. If there is one, everyone in the Western coast of America will have thyroid cancer and leukemia.

 

[dadevvtsvre]

You know, what I'm really worried about is the possibility of a nuclear meltdown. If there is one, everyone in the Western coast of America will have thyroid cancer and leukemia.

no they will not.

 

[Juan J. Sánchez]

By the way, when I said everyone, it was supposed to be a hyperbole. What I truly meant is that a nuclear meltdown could increase radiation levels ten to fifteen times above normal in the Western coast of America, which could eventually in a few decades have as a consequence an increased appearance of certain types of cancer, such as thyroid cancer and leukemia, which are heavily influenced by exposure to radiation.

 

[moog]

I thought that was an exaggeration?

 

[Juan J. Sánchez]

No, it's actually a very reasonable threat. This Wednesday, Japanese officers had to stop emergency cool down with water because radiation levels peaked, and it was too dangerous for workers.

 

[Toams]

dude, yeah. the japanese people, working IN and AROUND the plant had to stop working.
america is really not in that region.

seriously, it could be problematic, but those are the worst case scenario's
for now its just the japanese area around the plant, including tokyo