She's right you know. In the olden days it was about how much gold a country had. It's inflated to enormous proportions in present day. Everyone owes everyone money, and NOBODY has enough physical gold to back that up. Add to that the global banking system, where there is actually less money than there really is. Think about all the people loans are given out to, think about if all the people who had savings account suddenly withdrew all their money.
Were that to happen to ANY country, they would prove to be very deep in debt. I see your point Fenrir, I really do and I agree. We've spent billions on other countries when we have our own problems on our own soil. In the end the global economy is resting on money that doesn't exist.
I'll be totally honest, I was unaffected by the tsunami in India. I didn't give a rat's ass, they don't matter to me. But Japan... you SHOULD care about Japan, because if ANYONE is going to revolutionize technology as we know it, it's them. Also, any massive loss of human life is a terrible thing, I just felt nothing for the disaster in India. I actually give a **** about Japan though, so this disaster hit me hard. I wanna live there someday and leave the US.
Also for the dickotry you've displayed. How about a plane crashes into your home and everyone you know and love is dead or dying. I'd love to see you say to the rescue workers: "Oh you don't need to save them." There's being cold (like myself uncaring about the India thing) and then their is cold heartless cruelty. You're not even acknowledging that something terrible has happened.
Now this is my opinion, but if all you wish to say is how those people don't deserve rescue, I don't think you deserve breath in your body either. After all, it's only fair, according to you. I agree that death is warrented upon the evil people. But who the **** are YOU to say who deserves to be rescued and who doesn't? If anything, you deserve to not be rescued when the time comes, and I'll be sure to let the paramedics know that you yourself said you don't deserve to be saved.
Wishing an ill fate upon another who has not proven themselves worthy of such, makes YOU worthy of such. Try not to be so hypocritical in the future, and I won't find the need to throw your words in your face.
I apologize for the assholish comments, but seriously. Thank you, and have a nice day ^_^
-Your friendly neighborhood werewolf, who doesn't give a ****.
PS: I'm back, with a fiery vengence.
Edit: I went overboard and I realize that. But I cannot stand such inhumane ideology. I again agree the US really has nothing to give to anyone right now, and should focus on their own problems. But your attitude is unacceptable.