Republic of Korea; America’s 21st Century Vassal State

Let Koreans defend Korea.

Did you know that America has roughly 23,000 troops in Korea? Digging a little deeper, did you know that the Republic of Korea (ROK or simply “South Korea”) has over four million (600,000 active, 3.5 million reserve) troops?

Now comes the crazy part – did you know that for the past 7+ decades, overall command of ALL those troops is a US Army general? Continue reading Republic of Korea; America’s 21st Century Vassal State

(Video) Japan to Re-Militarize; Increase Military Spending to One-Third of a Trillion Dollars

Re-emergence of Japan’s version of our Marine Corps.

I have a love/hate relationship with Japan. On one hand, I have a great respect for the cultural emphasis on education, teamwork and responsibility.

I recall seeing a 165-yard cracking and cratering of a section of the Great Kanto Highway that was destroyed in the earthquake and tsunami of 2011. In a mere six-days, Japanese engineers and construction workers finished repairs that made that same 165-yards damaged road to a better state than before the natural disasters. Continue reading (Video) Japan to Re-Militarize; Increase Military Spending to One-Third of a Trillion Dollars

‘Escape From New York’ Moment; NYC’s Electric Garbage Trucks Can’t Handle the Snow

I’m not quite sure how true this is, but I once read of an old Russian proverb that said, “People get the government they deserve.”

Who knows, the true origin of this could be anyone from Plato to Gavin McInnes. Continue reading ‘Escape From New York’ Moment; NYC’s Electric Garbage Trucks Can’t Handle the Snow