What's more important: Japan's version of Chernobyl or Libyan oil?

by JodiHarris Posted 2011/04/14 13:25:30

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Constitution Believer 2011/04/17 20:17:33

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That one's easy AVOIDING ANOTHER CHERNOBYL

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crewzer1 2011/04/16 15:13:42

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The day come's, like a rising sun. oh prayer, they reach without participation. for sadness sweep's these notion's, with them distant skies in thunderous commotion. supposing life is like walking in the park, talking with yourself involving Love this NO come's to this PUSH n SHOVE. Revolving on Right with this lightning shattering reflection within your eye's I'll say its not goin my way... by DAVE

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JodiHarris to crewzer1 2011/04/18 09:52:06

Nice:)

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Dixie 10 Dog aka nanadixie 2011/04/15 12:45:11

This question is like asking which is worse, the burn from the match or the candle. Both have dire potential for our world...and I am not talking about Libya's small amount of oil. Libya is located in a spot that makes it key to all of Africa and the Middle East. The previous peaceful protests that ousted Tunisia's crooked despot and Egypt's protest for change ended with the final agreement that the disputed leaders turn over their rule and give the people the change they demand. Gadhafi's refusal to leave, and his hind-dogs' turning on the people with slaughter of innocents is a signal to the other despotic rulers that they do not have to listen to the people. ------ The case at Fukeshima's nuke plant is just as bad for the world, but in a different way. Yes, there is going to be backlash from the nuclear exposure to the environment, oceanic and to the nation. However, this situation is a flash to the world that we can't fix our energy needs with nuclear power plants that are not designed to withstand the proverbial hand of God/Mother Nature. ----- Many nations are exploring nuclear power plants, but none want to make them the strength and design that would make them "possibly" strong enough to withstand human error or nature's wrath. Storing the spent fuel rods wi...

This question is like asking which is worse, the burn from the match or the candle. Both have dire potential for our world...and I am not talking about Libya's small amount of oil. Libya is located in a spot that makes it key to all of Africa and the Middle East. The previous peaceful protests that ousted Tunisia's crooked despot and Egypt's protest for change ended with the final agreement that the disputed leaders turn over their rule and give the people the change they demand. Gadhafi's refusal to leave, and his hind-dogs' turning on the people with slaughter of innocents is a signal to the other despotic rulers that they do not have to listen to the people. ------ The case at Fukeshima's nuke plant is just as bad for the world, but in a different way. Yes, there is going to be backlash from the nuclear exposure to the environment, oceanic and to the nation. However, this situation is a flash to the world that we can't fix our energy needs with nuclear power plants that are not designed to withstand the proverbial hand of God/Mother Nature. ----- Many nations are exploring nuclear power plants, but none want to make them the strength and design that would make them "possibly" strong enough to withstand human error or nature's wrath. Storing the spent fuel rods within the plant is simply stupid; but it is just as stupid to build nuclear plants and not realize that spent fuel rods are an issue apart from the potential problems that can happen at the plant. Man has not developed a safe way to store or get rid of the spent fuel rods and that is a real danger that should cause us all to say "Wait a minute before any more plants are built." http://www.veteranstoday.com/...
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JodiHarris to Dixie 1... 2011/04/18 09:53:49

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Beautifully put Dixie. Right on the money.

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Dixie 1... to JodiHarris 2011/04/18 11:05:09 (edited)

Thank you. I hope folks will rethink the issues around nuclear power, as well as coal-fired electric plants, oil and natural gas dependency. We have to get these issues solved quickly, and united on a global scale, because a seldom-remembered issue is right around the corner. Fresh water.

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JodiHarris to Dixie 1... 2011/04/20 12:52:08

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Well imaged and right on!

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JO 2011/04/15 08:30:02

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The Japanese event for sure.
Why we are still involved in anyway with Libyan I haven't the vaguest.

We MUST get back to making our country's people healthy in all respect, like have a good home and etc.

I'm waiting.

JO

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Myrle Hulme 2011/04/15 07:50:19

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Do you wan't to send your soldiers to Japan to get radiation sickness

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JodiHarris to Myrle H... 2011/04/18 09:55:05

Hell no! I'd like these young American soldiers to have the right to a decent education without having to go through the military and risk their lives to get it!!

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Divided States of America 2011/04/15 02:11:20

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Both are important.oil is more important to the US.We can control the oil situation one way or another,Nothing can be done with Japan.I'm sure Japan enjoys the lack of media attention.

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Robbb 2011/04/14 22:16:48

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So far I have not seen any real information on what the hell is going on over there other then the hysterical crap put out by the popular media. repeating the same bits of news add infinitum. There is no way to judge the situation. I do know that if nuclear power generation is shelved for a while the price of oil will go up even more then it has already so I would say more nuclear power stations and either back Qaddafi or the rebels just get things settled down over there this is costing me a fortune. It does not really matter who wins they will continue to kill each other off on tribal grounds any way. Just look at what is starting to transpire in Egypt.

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WizardG 2011/04/14 21:33:28

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Those issues are equally tragic.

The general public will not have control of these issues. We will be informed truthfully about very little, if at all, and what we are told will be only what they think or feel they need us to know.
The information we receive on just about everything is full of BS and unnecessary fluff. So the answer to this question is. 'Both are equally important to the whole world, but we only PAY for the tragedies we are not able to speak about it as common citizens on any national platform but the Internet. Our lives are literally in the hands of tyrants but even that, we aren't supposed to understand.

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cowboy 2011/04/14 21:26:34

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Japan should be to the fore front ,let the libyans look after themselves .

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WizardG to cowboy 2011/04/14 21:35:02

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The Libyans are being systematically pillaged by the usual Anglo-Elite. What these elite tell us are lies that we are generally conditioned to believe. Believe it or not!

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cowboy to WizardG 2011/04/15 12:49:37

I agree ,same as Iraq Afgan,if the Dectetarors had to be left in power these countries would still be in charge of their own desteny now the west calls the shots.

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Alex Oger 2011/04/14 20:52:42

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the united states

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aisha 2011/04/14 19:10:04

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libyan oil

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James 2011/04/14 18:55:22

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Japan for sure. Libya can take care of its own problems. At least we can send over Blackwater and have the rebels foot the bill. If they can't, they'll give it back to Gaddafi....and make HIM foot the bill.

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WallyWojciechowski 2011/04/14 16:53:08

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Send the radiation to Libya and then we can just take the oil,

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WizardG to WallyWo... 2011/04/14 21:36:31 (edited)

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If you mean to literally murder millions of Libyan men, women, and children your statement is clearly made. You can be recognized as psychopathic as the elite who run (ruin) the U.S. Government decade after decade.

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Piwan 2011/04/14 16:49:22

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JAPAN. Maybe we have had differences with them, but we can achieve far more by being allies with them!

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WizardG to Piwan 2011/04/14 21:43:35

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Ever since WWII the U.S. Elite have literally owned the Japanese. Things the common citizen will never be told, never understand, and rarely comprehend. 'Manifest Destiny' is alive and well, and in full effect, but it doesn't work for the 'American' citizen, it is just as devastating for us! Find out how many U.S. troops stay in Japan and try to understand why?

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Roblem BN-0 2011/04/14 16:41:37

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"Will the
nuclear lobby group be hiding out in underground bunkers discussing,
with potential political allies, how to get more nuclear power plants
built even if their number of potential clients dissipates into nothing?"

Of course they will because nuclear is "safe" and there are profits to be had. Didn't you know that?

Just like the catastrophic oil spill... it will be easily brushed off. Drill baby drill. I love that line We have more oil wells on line than we have had in over 20 years on our soil. People think it will make a difference at the pump but it won't. The oil companies will still make their profits. Why would that change just because they can drill here? Because they won't have the extra shipping charges or import/export tax? That oil will be sold to whomever will pay the most! Corporations care about profit, not what is right.

We are great at justifying our selfish ways. After all we are Americans and we are ENTITLED to destroy whatever we want (including ourselves) in the name of convenience and consumerism.

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WizardG to Roblem ... 2011/04/14 21:47:52

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We as a people have no determination as to what is done and said on our behalf. The elite have made our words useless as they continue to suck our wealth right out of our hands.
They determine what countries get more nuclear plants and oil wells. They receive the wealth and power of the world and they know how to keep it that way. We are to be kept unaware, and poorly maintained, as the elite pillage us, and those of the world! Believe it or not!

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Roblem ... to WizardG 2011/04/14 21:51:29

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I do... as sad as it is. :-(

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JodiHarris to Roblem ... 2011/04/15 06:44:08

Great comment Roblem. Well put:)

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Munster 2011/04/14 16:41:04

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We better stock up on our Radaway. Oil isn't going to matter soon.

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OneOpinion 2011/04/14 15:48:23

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Japan as the incident has potential worldwide consequences. Libya is a local issue or regional issue at most.

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WizardG to OneOpinion 2011/04/14 21:57:23

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Japan's tragedy is to be questioned and understood in microscopic form. A bunch of studies are yet to be made, but to what ends?
Libya is a part of the 'Manifest Destiny' measures if you will. Understand that any nation which rejects the will of the Anglo-Elite will suffer the consequences. Any leader of a nation with resources who aims to do well for his people will be met with harsh treatment. Now seems to be the time to correct past mistakes for the 'Elite's attempts at pillaging weaker nations. This may be the reason Obama was chosen to "lead" a generally 'white' power structure toward pillaging Africa and the middle-east both at once! In order to get the already ignorant 'American' public riled up, the lies of an evil dictator (used much too often) must be constantly rammed down our throats. We are the most duped people in the world! Believe it or not!

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Bill Ward 2011/04/14 15:12:10

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Both are important.But the world needs to get the priorities straight.First there is the need to get the nuclear plant under control,then take care of libya.Unfortunitly Libya is the easiest to take care of.Send a small group of snipers in and put what's his face out of Libya's missory.

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WizardG to Bill Ward 2011/04/14 22:04:01

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We are the people born to an "Evil Empire". You have only to carefully look around you to see how evil those in power treat us! If you can't see it, it only means they have done their mind screwing job well! (That, they have done).
If you were to study the actual goings-on, you would understand that just as the 'Elite' suck the life's blood from us one way, they use a more vicious and deadly tactic to suck the blood of nations far away. Believe the lies of a corrupt media, and wealthy politicians at your own peril. It would be best if you spend more time trying to understand the tragedy of the 'American Republic'. Believe it or not!

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Leeaqua 2011/04/14 14:58:09

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The focus should be on the reactors before they poison the whole Pacific Rim !

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mg's haven~POTL~PWCM~JLA 2011/04/14 14:08:48

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I would rather work on helping japan fix that gynormous mess than gadaffi. There are far too many other things that are affected in japan than in libya and whatever the hell you want to call that.

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Arty 2011/04/14 14:05:03
BloodMist 2011/04/14 14:01:45 (edited)

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War is more interesting to the simple minded who enjoy watching the news media remain in a state of constant repetition as it's wont to do.

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JeffSnavely 2011/04/14 13:51:33
irish -liberty or death! 2011/04/14 13:40:26

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japan affects us all whether or not the u.s. admits it . it makes libya unimportant.

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wombat 2011/04/14 13:38:45

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Th Japan catastrophe has just started and will continue for centuries. In fact the dimension of such "accidents" are far above human understanding. The comparison with Chernobyl alone is complete nonsense cause the Japan disaster is exactly 4600 Chernobyl's w/o solution on hand. I rather ask myself if there will be a Japan in the future cause the cancer will come soon.

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WizardG to wombat 2011/04/14 22:13:20

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Your point is well stated in that we are not supposed to know very much about anything important to our overall life and that of the world. We are to be kept in the dark for just about everything, and if not kept in the dark, at least bombarded with unbelievable lies, which as unbelievable as it seems to those of us who follow these tragedies closely, is believable to those who are unable to see reality in all its glory.
Why is it that people cannot see truth and reality when it is blatantly in their faces? This is unbelievable! Believe it or not!

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