I do know about casualties, I added them myself to form my cited number of casualties.
But remember that Japan was voluntarily isolated for many generations and was totally self-sufficient. Only their war machine and massive expansionist policies needed outside trade. So you have to wonder if they would've submitted to a blockade.
The Japanese were prepared to absorb massive casualties. On August 9 -- after both atomic bombs had fallen -- Gen. Korechika Anami, the War Minister, reviewed Japan's Ketsu Go (Operation Decision) defense plan for the Supreme Council for the Direction of the War. Anami said the military could commit 2,350,000 troops. In addition, commanders could call on four million civil servants. The Japanese cabinet had approved a measure extending the draft to include men from ages fifteen to sixty and women from seventeen to forty-five (an additional 28 million people). Questioned by Foreign Minister Shigenori Togo, Army Chief of Staff Yoshijiro Umezu said that, "With luck, we will repulse the invaders before they land. At any rate, I can say with confidence that we will be able to destroy the major part of an invading force."
Wheeler The Fall Of Japan (WWII). 1983
The intercepts of Japanese Imperial Army and Navy messages disclosed without exception that Japan's armed forces were determined to fight a final Armageddon battle in the homeland against an Allied invasion. The Japanese called this strategy Ketsu Go (Operation Decisive). It was founded on the premise that American morale was brittle and could be shattered by heavy losses in the initial invasion. American politicians would then gladly negotiate an end to the war far more generous than unconditional surrender.
- Frank, Richard B. (2005-08-08). ""Why Truman Dropped the Bomb"". The Weekly Standard.
.. also hoped that if they could hold out until the ground invasion of Japan began, they would be able to inflict so many casualties on the Allies that Japan still might win some sort of negotiated settlement.
- Rezelman, David; F.G. Gosling and Terrence R. Fehner (2000)
Also I must mention that Russia declared war between the first and second bombing. Some of the posts here argue that the second bombing wasn't necessary. This view, that Russia's entry into the war certainly did matter, was claimed by Tsuyoshi Hasegawa's Racing the Enemy: Stalin, Truman, and the Surrender of Japan. The Belnap Press of Harvard University Press, 2006
Oopsie, I got me some of dem der citations and such! Ya smug SOB.
If I was a current student studying Comp Sci I'd go for a phd and become a true scientist, not some code flunky. But that's just me, a jaded burnt out programmer who is managed by people that can barely wipe their ass, let alone talk knowledgeably about computer science.
Think about it college geeks, do you really want to answer to a guy that put a shit ton of gel in his hair, pops his collar, and thinks the height of computer science is gaming modern search engines for better SEO?
This is funny because just the other day I was talking with my mother, a director of hiring at a large telco, and she was talking about how the young people she brings in feel entitled.
I told her I agreed, then asked if I could borrow $25. When she said no I wrote the local paper exposing the BULLSHIT THAT THIS IS!
They didn't surrender, so the second one was deemed needed.
Have you ever seen the American casualty count just to take Iwo Jima and Okinawa?
Iwo Jima: 23, 573 Okinawa: 50, 000
Now extrapolate that to an invasion of Japan and you'll see why the US army is still using Purple Heart medals it minted for the planned invasion of Japan. They expected close to 500, 000 casualties to invade Japan and possibly more. Some planners expected it to be be between 1M - 4M American casualties.
Fact is though it was Russia's declaration of war that brought Japan to it's knees. Russian forces combined with American forces would eventually, but not easily, conquer Japan.
But seriously, look into the history of Japan during the war and you'll see why they were such a feared enemy. The bushido code is still alive today, but at that time it was life itself.
Besides, does it really matter how one dies? it doesn't matter if it was by a club or a nuclear weapon. You're still dead.
IMO you should be scared, as should anyone that threatens the US. That's what that huge proverbial stick is used for. To make you so scared to attack that it would take faith in an afterlife to even contemplate it. Sounds like it's working to me.
But answer this, which country would you rather live in? IMO these type of guys need to be nipped in the bud, otherwise they simply build up power until next thing you know, you're hiding in the ditch while the tanks roll by. Fight them everywhere, even if they appear in the US, fight them or face the consequences.
No worries though. NK can't lob nukes at you. Yet.
Yeah I agree. And what you are getting at is a lack of education. This is why I preach "knowledge is power and that equals more freedoms" to my child. It's not that simple, but the message is truth - educate yourself and you can overcome these cultural obstacles better than most.
As a younger man I used to get very upset about the gap between rich and poor, pointing to this type of excess as an example. But having accepted it as an adult, the world is not fair, I actually enjoy seeing this kind of insanity. If the rich want to blow their money on what amounts to "fluff" then so be it. We should be encouraging them every chance we can. It's when they horde it away that truly screws the poor. There's a sucker born every minute, at least with the Bugatti you get a truly well crafted machine that will be rare for the rest of your life and on and on. This machine will also appreciate in value, because like I said, there's one born every minute. If you want to piss your hard earned (or not) money, then who am I to stop you. Play on player. But bear in mind, it's still just a car. One awesome fucking car.
True, but no other branch of science is working within governments to literally tax every person on the planet under the guise of helping mother earth. But climatologists are so yes they get more scrutiny.
It doesn't make people feel warm and fuzzy when the guy that is supposed to be detached has become a "believer".
Everyone in the industry seems to, including me even though I know the correct pronunciation. And there lies the problem. The mispronunciation(?) leads to thoughts of differences between the two words, daemon versus demon but there is none afaik.
Especially when one willingly steps into the public spotlight. There's a difference between public figures such as Jobs and someone like me. I can keep these type of secrets without repurcussions because people's livelihoods are not on the line. Jobs is different, he took a public role willingly. He needs to communicate with people that he effects, everyone else he can give the shine.
For instance, if the President of the US is sick, do US citizens deserve to know? Yes of course because it effects them. Details can be vague, but he/she must at least be honest with the citizens. Downplaying the issue is most likely not a good idea. The reality comes out and then it appears dishonest. It's called the "whole truth" for a reason.
So basically our President shouldn't communicate with us. Or maybe, President TV? With official looking logos and red or blue backgrounds that respect the position. I joke but that actually sounds kind of cool.
Thank you! I do the same thing and it surprises people because they assume I would do a contract. I buy my device in cash and then use pre-pay via T-mobile (their plan is called the flex plan). I never go over my minutes and I can hack my device when I get a new one, or sell it if I don't want it anymore. Either way I'm not paying them to rent a phone, which is basically what a contract is for. They want to roll in the price of the device in the contract and do so with all sorts of fees. Just skip the BS and buy the thing, then get an extended warranty on it if you're worried about replacement costs. Either way I don't get nailed with fees when I go over my minutes, it simply cuts off and I add more. It seems more logical than getting myself into some agreement for a few years. I got enough of those already.
As for the topic, what rock does this guy live under where he didn't know you need to supply an SSN to do a credit check for a phone contract? If you need credit you must ID yourself, simple as that. SSN or other means, doesn't matter. They gotta check your credit.
I've met quite a few gorgeous women in "non-geek" settings. They love that I'm smart and quirky, and I make a great living. It sells itself. Just be confident and find things you like to do socially, and the rest will work itself out.
I think the most important tip everyone seems to give here is to get out and about. No women likes a couch potato, even geek girls like to go out and show off their tail feathers. Besides, they gotta show you off and impress other women. Think of yourself like a Gucci bag. A cock shaped Gucci bag that knows complex mathematics and earns a paycheck.
There is no legal limit for carrying cash unless you cross the US border. But if you're stopped by the authorities you better have proof of origin, otherwise they may confiscate it as drug money.
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But what about all those Iranians? We gotta keep it up! Get General Killemall on the horn!
Kids the moral of this story is to post something sensational on slashdot about twitter once a week. Then we can al get a good laugh.
I do know about casualties, I added them myself to form my cited number of casualties.
But remember that Japan was voluntarily isolated for many generations and was totally self-sufficient. Only their war machine and massive expansionist policies needed outside trade. So you have to wonder if they would've submitted to a blockade.
Okay, allow me to retort sir.
The Japanese were prepared to absorb massive casualties. On August 9 -- after both atomic bombs had fallen -- Gen. Korechika Anami, the War Minister, reviewed Japan's Ketsu Go (Operation Decision) defense plan for the Supreme Council for the Direction of the War. Anami said the military could commit 2,350,000 troops. In addition, commanders could call on four million civil servants. The Japanese cabinet had approved a measure extending the draft to include men from ages fifteen to sixty and women from seventeen to forty-five (an additional 28 million people). Questioned by Foreign Minister Shigenori Togo, Army Chief of Staff Yoshijiro Umezu said that, "With luck, we will repulse the invaders before they land. At any rate, I can say with confidence that we will be able to destroy the major part of an invading force."
Wheeler The Fall Of Japan (WWII). 1983
The intercepts of Japanese Imperial Army and Navy messages disclosed without exception that Japan's armed forces were determined to fight a final Armageddon battle in the homeland against an Allied invasion. The Japanese called this strategy Ketsu Go (Operation Decisive). It was founded on the premise that American morale was brittle and could be shattered by heavy losses in the initial invasion. American politicians would then gladly negotiate an end to the war far more generous than unconditional surrender.
- Frank, Richard B. (2005-08-08). ""Why Truman Dropped the Bomb"". The Weekly Standard.
- Rezelman, David; F.G. Gosling and Terrence R. Fehner (2000)
Also I must mention that Russia declared war between the first and second bombing. Some of the posts here argue that the second bombing wasn't necessary. This view, that Russia's entry into the war certainly did matter, was claimed by Tsuyoshi Hasegawa's Racing the Enemy: Stalin, Truman, and the Surrender of Japan. The Belnap Press of Harvard University Press, 2006
Oopsie, I got me some of dem der citations and such! Ya smug SOB.
If I was a current student studying Comp Sci I'd go for a phd and become a true scientist, not some code flunky. But that's just me, a jaded burnt out programmer who is managed by people that can barely wipe their ass, let alone talk knowledgeably about computer science.
Think about it college geeks, do you really want to answer to a guy that put a shit ton of gel in his hair, pops his collar, and thinks the height of computer science is gaming modern search engines for better SEO?
This is funny because just the other day I was talking with my mother, a director of hiring at a large telco, and she was talking about how the young people she brings in feel entitled.
I told her I agreed, then asked if I could borrow $25. When she said no I wrote the local paper exposing the BULLSHIT THAT THIS IS!
I've never seen one 200 feet underground
They didn't surrender, so the second one was deemed needed.
Have you ever seen the American casualty count just to take Iwo Jima and Okinawa?
Iwo Jima: 23, 573
Okinawa: 50, 000
Now extrapolate that to an invasion of Japan and you'll see why the US army is still using Purple Heart medals it minted for the planned invasion of Japan. They expected close to 500, 000 casualties to invade Japan and possibly more. Some planners expected it to be be between 1M - 4M American casualties.
Fact is though it was Russia's declaration of war that brought Japan to it's knees. Russian forces combined with American forces would eventually, but not easily, conquer Japan.
But seriously, look into the history of Japan during the war and you'll see why they were such a feared enemy. The bushido code is still alive today, but at that time it was life itself.
Besides, does it really matter how one dies? it doesn't matter if it was by a club or a nuclear weapon. You're still dead.
IMO you should be scared, as should anyone that threatens the US. That's what that huge proverbial stick is used for. To make you so scared to attack that it would take faith in an afterlife to even contemplate it. Sounds like it's working to me.
But answer this, which country would you rather live in? IMO these type of guys need to be nipped in the bud, otherwise they simply build up power until next thing you know, you're hiding in the ditch while the tanks roll by. Fight them everywhere, even if they appear in the US, fight them or face the consequences.
No worries though. NK can't lob nukes at you. Yet.
To compare Vikings and Mongols one could possibly use the length of their beards.
I for one think the Swedish are smug
Yeah I agree. And what you are getting at is a lack of education. This is why I preach "knowledge is power and that equals more freedoms" to my child. It's not that simple, but the message is truth - educate yourself and you can overcome these cultural obstacles better than most.
As a younger man I used to get very upset about the gap between rich and poor, pointing to this type of excess as an example. But having accepted it as an adult, the world is not fair, I actually enjoy seeing this kind of insanity. If the rich want to blow their money on what amounts to "fluff" then so be it. We should be encouraging them every chance we can. It's when they horde it away that truly screws the poor. There's a sucker born every minute, at least with the Bugatti you get a truly well crafted machine that will be rare for the rest of your life and on and on. This machine will also appreciate in value, because like I said, there's one born every minute. If you want to piss your hard earned (or not) money, then who am I to stop you. Play on player. But bear in mind, it's still just a car. One awesome fucking car.
True, but no other branch of science is working within governments to literally tax every person on the planet under the guise of helping mother earth. But climatologists are so yes they get more scrutiny.
It doesn't make people feel warm and fuzzy when the guy that is supposed to be detached has become a "believer".
Everyone in the industry seems to, including me even though I know the correct pronunciation. And there lies the problem. The mispronunciation(?) leads to thoughts of differences between the two words, daemon versus demon but there is none afaik.
Um, yes. Did I describe "demon" in a way that your description contradicts? They are the same.
Daemon simply means demon in mythology so I would bet in his eyes the term is interchangeable, it is in mine.
Especially when one willingly steps into the public spotlight. There's a difference between public figures such as Jobs and someone like me. I can keep these type of secrets without repurcussions because people's livelihoods are not on the line. Jobs is different, he took a public role willingly. He needs to communicate with people that he effects, everyone else he can give the shine.
For instance, if the President of the US is sick, do US citizens deserve to know? Yes of course because it effects them. Details can be vague, but he/she must at least be honest with the citizens. Downplaying the issue is most likely not a good idea. The reality comes out and then it appears dishonest. It's called the "whole truth" for a reason.
So basically our President shouldn't communicate with us. Or maybe, President TV? With official looking logos and red or blue backgrounds that respect the position. I joke but that actually sounds kind of cool.
George Washington was a bit of a nerd himself being into surveying and map making.
Thank you! I do the same thing and it surprises people because they assume I would do a contract. I buy my device in cash and then use pre-pay via T-mobile (their plan is called the flex plan). I never go over my minutes and I can hack my device when I get a new one, or sell it if I don't want it anymore. Either way I'm not paying them to rent a phone, which is basically what a contract is for. They want to roll in the price of the device in the contract and do so with all sorts of fees. Just skip the BS and buy the thing, then get an extended warranty on it if you're worried about replacement costs. Either way I don't get nailed with fees when I go over my minutes, it simply cuts off and I add more. It seems more logical than getting myself into some agreement for a few years. I got enough of those already.
As for the topic, what rock does this guy live under where he didn't know you need to supply an SSN to do a credit check for a phone contract? If you need credit you must ID yourself, simple as that. SSN or other means, doesn't matter. They gotta check your credit.
I've met quite a few gorgeous women in "non-geek" settings. They love that I'm smart and quirky, and I make a great living. It sells itself. Just be confident and find things you like to do socially, and the rest will work itself out.
I think the most important tip everyone seems to give here is to get out and about. No women likes a couch potato, even geek girls like to go out and show off their tail feathers. Besides, they gotta show you off and impress other women. Think of yourself like a Gucci bag. A cock shaped Gucci bag that knows complex mathematics and earns a paycheck.
It beats wangspace, aka "the local dance club". Guido fist pumps on the house, in swag bags of hair gel and glitter.
There is no legal limit for carrying cash unless you cross the US border. But if you're stopped by the authorities you better have proof of origin, otherwise they may confiscate it as drug money.
Yes, but would you admit there's a difference between "regulated in costa rica" and "regulated in the US" (or Europe)?
And in a brick and mortar you can't be sure that don't have a shill sitting right next to you.