waltappel 1 #1 November 18, 2005 It occurs to me that the US's next big war will be with Japan. What better way to reduce the national debt than to kill the silly bastards that loaned us all that money. Great way to bring the trade imbalance down too. Not to mention the wonderful things it would do for marine life by eliminating their extremely greedy and cruel fishing industry. Besides that, they sound fucked up when they talk. Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akarunway 1 #2 November 18, 2005 Ya never know. Me thinks we should take on China/Russia first. Then, when we kick their ass's we go after Korea/ Iran etc. etc. Anyone for the draft?I hold it true, whate'er befall; I feel it, when I sorrow most; 'Tis better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #3 November 18, 2005 Well, you nuked them last time cos you were afraid of invading them. What's changed? tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucia 0 #4 November 18, 2005 Are you talking seriously or what? Is this the american sense of humor that I dont get?Lucy in the Sky http:\\www.skydivelillo.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #5 November 18, 2005 Quote Ya never know. Me thinks we should take on China/Russia first. Then, when we kick their ass's we go after Korea/ Iran etc. etc. Anyone for the draft? Let me rephrase that for Friday - Anyone for a Draft Beer? Walt - your humor is a little off today. Your punishment is three shots of tequila and then a nap. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #6 November 18, 2005 QuoteWell, you nuked them last time cos you were afraid of invading them. What's changed? t There a zinger. I'll keep my flamethrower in the closet, even though it's heated and ready to go. So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterblaster72 0 #7 November 18, 2005 Got troll? Troll arimasu ka? Be humble, ask questions, listen, learn, follow the golden rule, talk when necessary, and know when to shut the fuck up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,150 #8 November 18, 2005 QuoteQuote Ya never know. Me thinks we should take on China/Russia first. Then, when we kick their ass's we go after Korea/ Iran etc. etc. Anyone for the draft? Let me rephrase that for Friday - Anyone for a Draft Beer? Walt - your humor is a little off today. Your punishment is three shots of tequila and then a nap. I think we should wait for the beer until after we've defeated China.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SudsyFist 0 #9 November 18, 2005 QuoteGot troll? Troll arimasu ka? Troll issumnikka? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markd_nscr986 0 #10 November 18, 2005 amser troll os gwelch yn dda?Marc SCR 6046 SCS 3004 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #11 November 18, 2005 QuoteIt occurs to me that the US's next big war will be with Japan. What better way to reduce the national debt than to kill the silly bastards that loaned us all that money. I can see you're an 80s man. China has replaced Japan in this century. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,150 #12 November 18, 2005 Quoteamser troll os gwelch yn dda? owain glyndwr.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #13 November 18, 2005 QuoteIt occurs to me that the US's next big war will be with Japan. What better way to reduce the national debt than to kill the silly bastards that loaned us all that money. Can we enslave the women? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #14 November 18, 2005 QuoteAre you talking seriously or what? Is this the american sense of humor that I dont get? I'm perfectly serious. Never underestimate the power of unbridled greed for power and/or wealth. It's capable of generating unthinkable evils. The US is run by people who truly lust for power and greed and that being the case, I think Japan should be very concerned. The US economy is a house of cards built on a foundation of massive debt. Many people currently like to talk about how much of an economic threat China is to the US, but Japan is the far greater and far more immediate threat. The numbers are staggering. Check out these numbers from http://www.treas.gov/tic/mfh.txt. The top three foreign holders of US Treasury notes in Sept. 2005 are as follows (figures are in BILLIONS of US dollars: Japan 687.3 (33.2%) Mainland China 252.2 (12.2%) United Kingdom 182.4 (8.8%) The grand total debt is 2065.5 All Japan need do is dump those notes on the market and the result will be economic catastrophe. Granted, they would be screwing themselves and the rest of the world in addition to the US, but they have a "doomsday" weapon and I can imagine some people in the US government being very concerned about that. Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #15 November 18, 2005 QuoteWell, you nuked them last time cos you were afraid of invading them. What's changed? t They were merely a threat to military lives back then. Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #16 November 18, 2005 QuoteQuoteIt occurs to me that the US's next big war will be with Japan. What better way to reduce the national debt than to kill the silly bastards that loaned us all that money. I can see you're an 80s man. China has replaced Japan in this century. According to who? See the number in this post. Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #17 November 18, 2005 QuoteQuote Ya never know. Me thinks we should take on China/Russia first. Then, when we kick their ass's we go after Korea/ Iran etc. etc. Anyone for the draft? Let me rephrase that for Friday - Anyone for a Draft Beer? Walt - your humor is a little off today. Your punishment is three shots of tequila and then a nap. I don't drink, but I could damn sure use some sleep? Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #18 November 18, 2005 QuoteQuoteIt occurs to me that the US's next big war will be with Japan. What better way to reduce the national debt than to kill the silly bastards that loaned us all that money. Can we enslave the women? Help yourself. I will be sitting on the sidelines shaking my head with a look of deep disgust on my face. Hmmm. I like your plan better. Let's enslave the women! Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy68 0 #19 November 18, 2005 QuoteAll Japan need do is dump those notes on the market and the result will be economic catastrophe. Granted, they would be screwing themselves and the rest of the world in addition to the US, but they have a "doomsday" weapon and I can imagine some people in the US government being very concerned about that. That applies to everyone. Japan would lose A LOT MORE by having the US collapse than it would gain. If every US citizen were to clean his/her bank account(s) and trade their dollars for Bengali Takas, the results wouldn't be pretty for the US economy. But I doubt too many people in DC are sweating it out... "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #20 November 19, 2005 QuoteAll Japan need do is dump those notes on the market and the result will be economic catastrophe. Granted, they would be screwing themselves and the rest of the world in addition to the US, but they have a "doomsday" weapon and I can imagine some people in the US government being very concerned about that. You think it would be any less disasterous if the US invaded Japan to get rid of one of it's larger creditors? You don't think every other T bill holder wouldn't respond by dumping them? Besides, as big as 700B is, it's what, one third of a single budget year? It's equal to our deficit for two years. I foresee a softer landing for all involved. (if the GOP can learn to spend less red ink, at least) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterblaster72 0 #21 November 19, 2005 Quoteowain glyndwr.What language is that? My guess is Celtic (?)[email] Be humble, ask questions, listen, learn, follow the golden rule, talk when necessary, and know when to shut the fuck up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,150 #22 November 19, 2005 QuoteQuoteowain glyndwr. What language is that? My guess is Celtic (?) It's the name of an Orc chieftain.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miked10270 0 #23 November 19, 2005 ANOTHER war for The US!!? Personally I think that they need A LOT more practise in the area of actually starting, fighting AND FINISHING a war all by themselves first. Europeans can't hold their hands and guide them step-by-step in how to have wars properly forever! Mike. Taking the piss out of the FrenchAmericans since before it was fashionable. Prenait la pisse hors du FrançaisCanadiens méridionaux puisqu'avant lui à la mode. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #24 November 19, 2005 Quote Personally I think that they need A LOT more practise in the area of actually starting, fighting AND FINISHING a war all by themselves first. Europeans can't hold their hands and guide them step-by-step in how to have wars properly forever! This from the continent that gave us the 100 years war? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy68 0 #25 November 19, 2005 QuoteQuote Personally I think that they need A LOT more practise in the area of actually starting, fighting AND FINISHING a war all by themselves first. Europeans can't hold their hands and guide them step-by-step in how to have wars properly forever! This from the continent that gave us the 100 years war? We were staying the course. "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
