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Showing posts with label Asia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Asia. Show all posts
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Friday, November 4, 2011
The post where I introduce you to Imran Khan, and tell Pakistan to bite me.
There's a Politican named Imran Khan. He's attracting big crowds, getting a lot of attention, and he may be bad news.
First off, it seems he may be getting financial support from the ISI, but more importantly:
Yeah, good luck with that.
Also, reeling from the audacity of the unilateral U.S. raid against Osama bin Laden's compound in May, which many saw as a brash violation of Pakistan's national sovereignty and an act of betrayal by a so-called ally? Bite me, Pakistan. Your Military and Intelligence command hid target number one and refused to cooperate in his capture, so we went in and got him. @#$% you.
One would think Mr. Khan also knows how to add, and will get into office, look at the amount of funding we're giving him and make his actual decision from there.
It's very possible that he'll still dial back the Pakistani-American relationship. Then again, we seem to be anxious to dial it back ourselves.
I hope Mr. Khan understands that should there be another High Value Target in his country, alliance or no, we're still taking him out, and there's incredibly little Pakistan can do about it, except maybe get off a lucky shot. (Remember Pakistan scrambled fighters to intercept our Raid Team's Choppers, but by the time we got there, they were already outta there, and UBL was dead.
Yes, Pakistan has nukes...but so does another country that's veeeery close to them...and we like them better.
First off, it seems he may be getting financial support from the ISI, but more importantly:
The real key to Khan's popularity lies in his public stance against U.S. foreign policy, and what he describes as Washington's interference in Pakistan's internal affairs. He has consistently condemned drone strikes against militants in Pakistan's tribal belt, and argued that Pakistan's alliance with the United States is the main reason why the country is now facing a Taliban insurgency. Khan was careful on Sunday to indicate that he would be open to continued ties with the United States if he came to office, but only on Pakistan's terms. This is a heartening message for millions of Pakistanis who are still reeling from the audacity of the unilateral U.S. raid against Osama bin Laden's compound in May, which many saw as a brash violation of Pakistan's national sovereignty and an act of betrayal by a so-called ally. If this tactic succeeds, Khan will not be the first Pakistani politician to convert anti-Americanism into votes.
Yeah, good luck with that.
Also, reeling from the audacity of the unilateral U.S. raid against Osama bin Laden's compound in May, which many saw as a brash violation of Pakistan's national sovereignty and an act of betrayal by a so-called ally? Bite me, Pakistan. Your Military and Intelligence command hid target number one and refused to cooperate in his capture, so we went in and got him. @#$% you.
One would think Mr. Khan also knows how to add, and will get into office, look at the amount of funding we're giving him and make his actual decision from there.
It's very possible that he'll still dial back the Pakistani-American relationship. Then again, we seem to be anxious to dial it back ourselves.
I hope Mr. Khan understands that should there be another High Value Target in his country, alliance or no, we're still taking him out, and there's incredibly little Pakistan can do about it, except maybe get off a lucky shot. (Remember Pakistan scrambled fighters to intercept our Raid Team's Choppers, but by the time we got there, they were already outta there, and UBL was dead.
Yes, Pakistan has nukes...but so does another country that's veeeery close to them...and we like them better.
Saturday, July 16, 2011
America! @#$^ YEAH!!!
This is one of the rare times my jingoistic hat comes on, full of red, white and blue pride. Why? Because being an evil overlord doesn't always work out. Five members of the North Korean Women's World Cup team have tested positive for steroids.
This would be the same North Korean Women's Team, Team America beat 2-0.
This would be the same North Korean Women's Team, Team America beat 2-0.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Watch Jon get lied to, TWICE in his interview with Pervez Musharraf (VIDEO)
From before the days this Blog existed. Interesting, given the context of the times.
"Do you know where he is? We'll follow you."
Well, apparently that's what happened.
Part 1:
Hmm. Watch the where Musharraf emphasizes over and over again that Pakistan eliminated Al-Qaeda from their cities.
You know...little bit of a problem there...
Methinks Jon got upset...at the wrong lie.
Part 2:
"Do you know where he is? We'll follow you."
Well, apparently that's what happened.
Part 1:
Hmm. Watch the where Musharraf emphasizes over and over again that Pakistan eliminated Al-Qaeda from their cities.
You know...little bit of a problem there...
Methinks Jon got upset...at the wrong lie.
Part 2:
"What more proof do you need? Abject cruelty to children??" (VIDEO)
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| To Kill a Mockingturd - Pervez Musharraf Lies About Osama bin Laden | ||||
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Monday, March 28, 2011
Described this as one of the more frightening bits of video from the Tsunami, and you know what? That's right. It is. (VIDEO)
Got this from Jalopnik, one of the many, many Gawker Media sites (I actually have no idea what Jalopnik specializes in).
Anyway, they described this as one of the more frightening bits of video from the Tsunami, and you know what? They're right.
I get the feeling the Cameraman went to the top of that building because he (or she) was advised this was a solid safe spot to avoid the water.
But about three minutes in, despite being surrounded by concrete, brick and sturdy foundation, tell me...do you feel safe?
Anyway, they described this as one of the more frightening bits of video from the Tsunami, and you know what? They're right.
I get the feeling the Cameraman went to the top of that building because he (or she) was advised this was a solid safe spot to avoid the water.
But about three minutes in, despite being surrounded by concrete, brick and sturdy foundation, tell me...do you feel safe?
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Rachel does a very good job of explaining the difference between Three Mile Island, Chernobyl...and what's going on now (VIDEO)
Here I am, trying to take a week off (from work), and Japan keeps pulling me in:
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Friday, March 11, 2011
Thursday, February 3, 2011
KFC China, your new commercial was an INCREDIBLY BAD idea... (VIDEO)
Watch it while you can, and don't be surprised if its yanked...and soon.
Lord have mercy.
Was anyone else offended? I was.
Lord have mercy.
Was anyone else offended? I was.
Forget the old stereotypes of black men and fried chicken (that was chicken, right? My Mandarin is rusty). But crushing him with it, and having the crowd cheer? Tone deaf much?
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Please, dear God, don't let Sarah Palin anywhere near the button.
She might attack the wrong people.
Honest.
The audio can be found here.
Unlike Think Progress, I can't quite dismiss this as a simple case of mis-speaking.
I can understand not knowing the name of the Prime Minister of Paraguay, or not being intimately familiar with the ins and outs of the Middle East Peace Process. Those are places where even a Presidential Candidate one can mis-speak with a clear conscience.
But North Korea is a place that Sarah Palin, and folks like her, saber-rattle against...a lot. There are people out there, right now, calling on the President to attack North Korea, right now. (Never mind what happens to Seoul). North Korea is a charter member of the Axis of Evil. It's like forgetting the name of Iraq or Iran.
I'm not exactly known (if I'm known at all) for cutting Sarah Palin any kind of slack, but if she's going to constantly demagogue against Terrorists and evil regimes, as if attacking these places, I think we should be able to hold her to a certain standard...and that includes getting the damn names right.
Honest.
CO-HOST: How would you handle a situation like the one that just developed in North Korea? [...]
PALIN: But obviously, we’ve got to stand with our North Korean allies. We’re bound to by treaty –
CO-HOST: South Korean.
PALIN: Eh, Yeah. And we’re also bound by prudence to stand with our South Korean allies, yes.
The audio can be found here.
Unlike Think Progress, I can't quite dismiss this as a simple case of mis-speaking.
I can understand not knowing the name of the Prime Minister of Paraguay, or not being intimately familiar with the ins and outs of the Middle East Peace Process. Those are places where even a Presidential Candidate one can mis-speak with a clear conscience.
But North Korea is a place that Sarah Palin, and folks like her, saber-rattle against...a lot. There are people out there, right now, calling on the President to attack North Korea, right now. (Never mind what happens to Seoul). North Korea is a charter member of the Axis of Evil. It's like forgetting the name of Iraq or Iran.
I'm not exactly known (if I'm known at all) for cutting Sarah Palin any kind of slack, but if she's going to constantly demagogue against Terrorists and evil regimes, as if attacking these places, I think we should be able to hold her to a certain standard...and that includes getting the damn names right.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
The Fireside chat for November 21, 2009
In an address recorded in Seoul, South Korea, the President discusses his trip to Asia. He talks about his push to stop nuclear proliferation in North Korea, Iran, and around the world. He talks about promoting America's principles for an open society in China while making progress on joint efforts to combat climate change. And talks in-depth about the primary objective of his trip: engaging in new markets that hold tremendous potential to spur job creation here at home.
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