tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post3901674175841289904..comments2023-06-10T20:22:01.348+08:00Comments on The Society of Honor by Joe America: A Kick in the Shorts, July 2012The Society of Honorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02536906267332687130noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-16370147573273245192012-07-16T07:00:14.567+08:002012-07-16T07:00:14.567+08:00Jetlag,
Thanks a lot.
Its JackJetlag,<br /><br />Thanks a lot.<br /><br />Its JackAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-73192628607766959722012-07-15T12:28:17.423+08:002012-07-15T12:28:17.423+08:00If I'm not mistaken, there are seven US Bases ...If I'm not mistaken, there are seven US Bases still operating in Kuwait, most notably, Ali Al Salem Air Base. The US also maintains their base just south of the Iraq border just across the line from Route Tampa. US maintains bases in Qatar as well. And lets not forget Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti. Although it is actually on the Horn of Africa, it is still considered within the operational range of CENTCOM as well as AFRICOM.Jetlag807https://www.blogger.com/profile/10747492350604795853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-5703624697312033012012-07-15T07:45:00.093+08:002012-07-15T07:45:00.093+08:00Gorgeous perhaps, but my standard says its still u...Gorgeous perhaps, but my standard says its still ugly and Jim-e is the ugliest haha. The only pretty leg belongs to girly girl. <br /><br />Who says we cant have fun on Sunday morning sun while the birds are chirping different from Jim-e.<br /><br />Hey Jim-e, just want to say hello.<br /><br />Its JackAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-65391705306541404242012-07-15T05:56:28.535+08:002012-07-15T05:56:28.535+08:00AJ, nice to see you popping in. Most Americans are...AJ, nice to see you popping in. Most Americans are "benign blowhards". I don't know how it is that we developed that way. Some combination of Germanic, Italian, Irish roots that got a short in the circuits.<br /><br />The US for sure pursues its own interests and gets pushy. Overall, the principles are good. The execution is sometimes not so hot. Viet Nam and Iraq stand as examples of gross wrong-headedness. But overall, the world is a better place for US engagements.<br /><br />I agree on tourism. There are so many jewels here, but they need polishing.The Society of Honorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02536906267332687130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-74100576676159800112012-07-14T22:27:45.614+08:002012-07-14T22:27:45.614+08:00Hey Joe, it's been awhile.
I think these mobi...Hey Joe, it's been awhile.<br /><br />I think these mobile bases are a great innovation for the American Military. Not always a good thing for the rest of the world though.<br />You have to admit, the USA is not an all-benevolent, it has its own people, its own interests. But as long as these bases are useful for the RP, these are good in my book.<br /><br />I laughed at tips for encountering Americans, especially at the 2nd one. For some reason, almost every American I've encountered was so energetic, I couldn't keep up with them.<br /><br />I'm happy with the investment on tourism. Can't wait to see the improvements on the airports.AJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18330612535269643094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-52349424400808199752012-07-14T20:36:36.522+08:002012-07-14T20:36:36.522+08:00You never got to 3.
Yes, Swiss Army knife. Very a...You never got to 3.<br /><br />Yes, Swiss Army knife. Very apt characterization, and, indeed, it should take some of the edge of the intercultural blow-ups which generally get magnified by a hyper-sensitive press which creates an angst that gets pasted on you and me alike. Although I think Angeles City and Subic Town private entrepreneurs of the female variety would prefer a land base and lots of drinking.<br /><br />I appreciate your peaceful mediation approach, the chicken fight method. Myself, I am rather more inclined to want to train up a frog man platoon operating within 200 miles by dark of night to drill holes in every Chinese boat discovered there. The bigger the boat, the bigger the hole. Before that, President Aquino needs to express loud and clear that Philippine territory is 200 nautical miles from large-island coastlines, including Palawan, as anything else would make a mockery of the notion of international rules. China does not unilaterally define the boundaries of other nations. Screw 'em. They won't listen. They won't bend. They want to divide in order to conquer, and had a very successful Asean conference in doing that. You can't talk to blind, deaf and dumb people. They'd never accept the chicken fight because there is a 50/50 chance they'd lose. They would find that unacceptable. Sink 'em. <br /><br />The revenue from tourism would do exactly the things you want done by providing the money to do them. <br /><br />Yes, it would be nice to find an executive politician, an manager. I'm thinking the guy who runs Tourism is that kind of guy. I need to research more.The Society of Honorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02536906267332687130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-7385677511879689292012-07-14T17:58:19.567+08:002012-07-14T17:58:19.567+08:00Joe,
Yeah, my brain cells razing for that applied...Joe,<br /><br />Yeah, my brain cells razing for that applied imagination. <br /><br />You are most correct to build business infrastructure along NLEX between Clark and Subic. It is a great alternative to get a few millions of people out of Manila.<br /><br />Its JackAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-84357823907963391712012-07-14T17:42:10.291+08:002012-07-14T17:42:10.291+08:00Ha, My legs are gorgeous, but you'll never see...Ha, My legs are gorgeous, but you'll never see them. It is Jim-e with the ugly ones.The Society of Honorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02536906267332687130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-16024772524479802172012-07-14T17:37:44.610+08:002012-07-14T17:37:44.610+08:00From: The cricket
1. Thanks for the interesting ...From: The cricket<br /><br />1. Thanks for the interesting "short subject" reviews!<br />(good way to re-cap and save time for us "short-timers"!<br /><br />2. My take/comments/overview: The new USA "littorial <br />(spelling?) Navy is tooling up for multi-tasking projects<br />and programs, seems very interesting concept...like a<br />"swiss knife" format! The asian rim community should<br />be pleased that they do not have to host a "earth-bound"<br />rape minded USA. I hope to see the over 500.000 MILITARY<br />AND SUPPORT PERSONAL..... (present USA members and families)<br />world military base empire called back to the USA and let<br />the old hosting governments live in peace or whatever! The<br />USA needs to learn to POLICE itself first before spending<br />any more tax dollars "elsewhere"!<br /><br />Criminals can use the "color of the cloth/religion" to<br />hide behind, but a crime is a crime. I still have<br />some hope that the governments get on with the hot-<br />persuit, capture, court processing and death penalty<br />inforcement (don't bother with the upkeep of prison<br />wearhouse costs...either a cash fine or death only <br />alternative).<br /><br />Americans should travel more and get a chance to see<br />the realities of the world so thay can keep their<br />tax dollars working better--no matter how they choose<br />to dress! I hope that some do gooding non-profit<br />group can purchase enough one-way tickets off PH-islands<br />for anyohe wishing to leave (and not have to join<br />any church to do so) for "greener pastures"!<br /><br />China should know better than to be caught with<br />it's "paw in the honey pot". They should also be<br />invited to a dog or and chicken fight with the asian<br />rim community to settle any so-called disputes (Let<br />me paint a native PH-eagle white and or a native PH<br />crok yellow (just saw off the tail)to be our "heros"<br />for the fight! Note: World-Home box office proceeds<br />to the winner infastructure improvement fund!<br />(no, sooo sorry, can not be any other bloodletting,<br />sports, casino gambeling, or any other form of game<br />side- betting or lottery action to be allowed)<br /> <br />If the new "tourism" creates good paying jobs for<br />the "home team", eliminates pollution, flooding,<br />improves the infastructure, motivates governmental<br />reform, reduces the need for distruction of the<br />natural resources, elimnates vehicle grid lock <br />spurs on urban renewal, improves the public msss<br />transit system, Gives reporductive rights to all<br />citizens regadless of race, color or creed, gets<br />beggers off the streets, updates the building codes,<br />reduces the crime-rate, improves the median family<br />income by 50%,motivates more fresh water dams, <br />rainwater retain-ponds, builds a Manila Bay Bridge<br />with Ocean breakwater features and motivates more<br />sanitary sewar construction projects....etc., <br />then well and good! BUT...I just hope it does not<br />backfire and we suffer the "flash burn"/fallout!<br /><br />Question: Why do you suppose that the MMDA, <br />Chairperson/director-"Mr. T" has now decided it is<br />time for the government to put out bids to relocate<br />"metro manila cities" to the north? What is the<br />"rest of the story"? chirp, CHIRP!<br /><br />I am all for electing, appointing, employment of any qualifed, experienced, educated, leader, administrator, manager<br />who can get the job done and save the islands from "doom"!<br /><br />Now as I sit in my rocking chair and look back on my time<br />on this earth, I feel well qualified to suggest that we<br />look for this individual among the "distillers" of thr<br />islands as they understand that good management makes for<br />good brew, liquor, wine and other "stuff"..otherwise all<br />you keep getting is vinegar! <br /><br />P.s., Please do not look for anyone who "smokes" anything<br />in any form...!<br /><br />chirp...Chirp...CHIRP..!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-39086643849344561002012-07-14T17:37:04.113+08:002012-07-14T17:37:04.113+08:00Jetlag,
It is just for clarification and that I d...Jetlag,<br /><br />It is just for clarification and that I dont doubt those bases you cited. I know for sure the US Air force has one in Saudi, the US Navy has one in Bahrain, not sure what kind of base we got in Kuwait perhaps a US Navy base. <br /><br />However, I have been in the Persian gulf several times aboard a US Navy ships (6th FLEET) and I dont recall making a port call there. Can you describe what kind of base is it? <br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />Its JackAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-55484024504450286152012-07-14T17:14:44.143+08:002012-07-14T17:14:44.143+08:00Getting roads through an established city is extra...Getting roads through an established city is extraordinarily expensive and troublesome. I'd opt for zoning out the area between Clark and Subic and build the city where there is a core artery, very lightly used. Much easier. With train service to "Old Manila". Do a very fine job of zoning. Industry near Clark. A mall halfway. Residential towers instead of subdivisions. Leave the subdivisions along NLEX. Yours for applied imagination . . .The Society of Honorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02536906267332687130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-76593589116104453532012-07-14T17:13:35.350+08:002012-07-14T17:13:35.350+08:00Joe and Cha are cracking me up. Luaghter is the be...Joe and Cha are cracking me up. Luaghter is the best medicine and it works for me. <br /><br />I am a cerified leg man and I am sure Joe's leg is ugly with that blank socks, ouch. <br /><br />Its JackAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-52491565520330353892012-07-14T17:04:22.292+08:002012-07-14T17:04:22.292+08:00Yeah Joe,
I think NLEX and SLEX has been linked b...Yeah Joe,<br /><br />I think NLEX and SLEX has been linked but SLEX stopped in Batangas. As a result, those provinces in the south of Manila such as Cavite, Laguna, and Batangas was featured in the PhilStar due to its economic boom. How wonderful, eh?<br /><br />Manila will be better off if they plan to dig a beltway tunnel linking the metropolis of 12 million people. <br /><br />Is it Ike who made the US Interstate highways possible? That is definitely what we need in Ph.<br /><br />Its JackAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-42535419742121759822012-07-14T14:42:11.359+08:002012-07-14T14:42:11.359+08:00Ah, well traveling is enriching, for sure. Good of...Ah, well traveling is enriching, for sure. Good of you to stop by and comment.The Society of Honorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02536906267332687130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-89503689111422637022012-07-14T14:35:30.146+08:002012-07-14T14:35:30.146+08:00I'm in the Philippines at present. However, my...I'm in the Philippines at present. However, my "work" often takes me to interesting places.Jetlag807https://www.blogger.com/profile/10747492350604795853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-1765023178841124042012-07-14T14:09:36.354+08:002012-07-14T14:09:36.354+08:00And the FACT is, I appreciate the correction. It i...And the FACT is, I appreciate the correction. It is a very important one. Thanks. Are you in the Philippines now, or where did your jet lag take you?The Society of Honorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02536906267332687130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-15145654731079274852012-07-14T11:34:20.888+08:002012-07-14T11:34:20.888+08:00I have to point out an error in your essay.
"...I have to point out an error in your essay.<br /><br />"You see, the U.S. doesn't really have reliable friends in the Middle East. Every nation is a hotbed of religious and political animosity, so governments don't dare cozy up to the U.S. by offering land bases."<br /><br />In fact, Countries like Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and others all maintain US Military Bases. Although, there are calls among certain sectors within these countries against US presence, the FACT is, the bases are there. I know because I was THERE.Jetlag807https://www.blogger.com/profile/10747492350604795853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-40268816028110173822012-07-14T10:14:51.942+08:002012-07-14T10:14:51.942+08:00Ah, Cha, and you are in excellent form today. Crac...Ah, Cha, and you are in excellent form today. Cracked me up. Condolences to Jim-e for getting kicked off the Ark. And congratulations on a kinder demise.<br /><br />I'm hoping the Lady will find her ego sufficiently stroked by being on such an important court that she behaves in a way that shines a good light on the Philippines.<br /><br />I shudder when I pass a lot of other Whities at the mall. I dress conservatively, shoes and long pants. I hate the too-casual look, shorts with white hairy knobby limbs stuck in brown shoes with black ankle socks. Even the Lady would dress better than that . . . I have no idea about Jim-e . . . ahahahahahaThe Society of Honorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02536906267332687130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-47586812003243284692012-07-14T10:02:32.468+08:002012-07-14T10:02:32.468+08:00Thanks, Jack. Yes, highways are critical to keepin...Thanks, Jack. Yes, highways are critical to keeping the nation moving. I didn't include it because I see a lot of work being done in my area, and I know there are freeways underway in Manila. It seems like there are fewer signs (I hated those Arroyo mugs everywhere) these days and more work. They completed the concrete circle around my island this past year, and the road across the middle (which got wiped out in a major storm). <br /><br />The US has layers of highways: national, state, county, and local. Funding comes from various places. I think the Philippines is a lot like that, too. So work is sporadic. I think the budget for roads for airport access and tourist spots is something like P 20 billion. I have no idea how you get Manila moving.The Society of Honorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02536906267332687130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-80865611519475038782012-07-14T08:59:55.233+08:002012-07-14T08:59:55.233+08:00Hear! Hear!
Love the shorts today (so long as the...Hear! Hear!<br /><br />Love the shorts today (so long as they're not on some ugly American legs, like you say).<br /><br />And yeah, I'm really loving this Del Rosario guy right now. He's now my Filipino Idol, next to Jessica Sanchez. Oh wait, she's actually an American, so you go claim her and leave me be with my ADR.<br /><br />How good does it feel to have a Filipino showing some guts and gravitas on the world stage, ha? Makes one really proud to be a Filipino.Well, at lease until Maid Miriam takes her seat in the ICC.<br /><br />Aaah, what to about the lady? We don't really want her there, yet we don't want her here either. I actually have a few ideas but then they're mostly unprintable and completely illegal. <br /><br />Or how 'bout we just help Mr. @jim-e build his ark, and put the wonderful lady senator in there, all by herself; send it off to sea, post paid with no return address? (Sorry jim-e but for your own sake, we can't let you get in there too. You'd be better off drowning in the great flood with the rest of us.)<br /><br />ChaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-46359820770365665042012-07-14T07:59:47.781+08:002012-07-14T07:59:47.781+08:00A darn good kick in the shorts Joe.
I like your l...A darn good kick in the shorts Joe.<br /><br />I like your legacy counsel to the President, but would be nice if you let me add building the highway system throughout. <br /><br />Its JackAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com