Thursday, September 19, 2013

JAPAN’S CONTINUING REACTOR PROBLEMS



Recent reports indicate that Japan was advised by the U.S. two years ago to take immediate steps to prevent leakage of highly radioactive material into groundwater, and that they declined to do so.  The proposal to build an elaborate seawall was scuttled because the vision of its construction might ignite speculation of the operator’s bankruptcy.  Problems at the earthquake ravaged site have caused tons of radioactive water to leak into the ocean on a daily basis. 

COMMENTS:
The Japanese government would obviously prefer to contaminate the world’s largest ocean as opposed to being embarrassed by the prospect of a commercial bankruptcy.  Evidently, they have been taking lessons in emergency management from the United States Government. 

TODAY’S QUERIES & ANSWERS:
Q. Is the Syrian Civil War still spilling over into Turkey?  (Mandie ~ American Canyon, CA)
A. Turkey says it shot down a Syrian helicopter that had strayed into its airspace.  Like Jordan, Turkey is experiencing a flood of Syrians seeking to get away from the violence.  In Jordan, radical mosques are also taking in Syrian rebels and sending out armed recruits to fight with Al Qaeda.  This factor presents the danger of a Syrian attack on Jordan.  Jordan's King Abdullah II is now asking the United States for help in securing its borders.  Since the U.S. considers Jordan to be an ally, it will be interesting to see how Obama responds, if he ever does. 

Q. Why wasn’t there any coverage of the “Million Muslim March” on Washington on 9/11?  (Rod ~ Tucson, AZ)
A. There were very, very few attendees, and the “Two Million Bikers Rally” brought thousands of bikes to Washington on the same day.    The bikers were honoring the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and the members of the military called to service after the attacks. 

Q. With all of the heat records set this summer and the wild weather we’ve been seeing, is it really possible we are having global warming?  (Amanda ~ Park City, UT)
A. While I’m not ruling it out yet, a growing number of respected scientists have been debunking the “science” that the global warming theory is based upon.  Besides, they are reporting that the ice at the Arctic Circle has grown by 60%.  And, my gut feeling is that the country will have a cold winter this year. 

TODAY’S QUOTE:
“Now is the winter of our discontent.” ~ William Shakespeare

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