Huge Earthquake in Japan.

[Cloro]

Look, I'd love to debate theology as much as the next guy, but on TBT, it just turns into an ignorance fest on both sides about how neither side is right. Josh and I have our theories and Cloro and everyone else has theirs as well. However, this thread isn't about religion. It's about the fact that Japan, Hawaii, California, and some other places are getting hit by this tsunami/earthquake. Only on TBT, could something like this spawn a religious hate-fest.

Who's debating theology?

 

[LaserGirlFetch]

Everyone in Japan, as well as those who aren't in Japan but were affected by this disaster are in my thoughts. I actually donated ten bucks for Japan via Red Cross. If I had more money, I would have donated more, but at least it's something. Now, what pisses me off to no end is the idiots in the world who take tragedies such as this and twist them into some big joke. It's sick. I honestly hope the people who have been doing this all day go to hell.

Rant aside, here in Central California (in my town, anyway, not sure about others) we felt a small tremor which lasted ten seconds at the most. I was actually half-asleep when it occurred and when right back to sleep after it happened. I thought it was just a train passing by, but then I remembered I don't live near train tracks anymore... |D

As far as I'm aware, the worst damage (here in California) was done to the Santa Cruz harbor. News reported at least 15 million dollars in damages. I don't believe there were any injuries or deaths there.

Again, my heart goes out to those affected by this disaster, and I will be praying for Japan to make a speedy recovery.

 

[Iober]

That earthquake was terrible, I'm hoping that they have a speedy and painless recovery over there. Not much else I can do except hope for the best.

 

[Cloro]

Another 6.8 earthquake just happened almost exactly where the first one did. OMG.

 

[LaserGirlFetch]

Actually, that was five hours ago. That, as well as the 7.1 occurred in the same area as each other.

 

[........]

I never really believed in the whole "end of the world" fiasco, but now I'm starting to waver in between. But whatever happens, happens. If it ends, there's no trying to fight it. If it doesn't, then, yay. But I heard somewhere they got the year wrong.

But, back on topic: I hope Japan can get up and dust themselves off quickly. I pray for the families that lost loved ones and the ones who didn't. Natural disasters are just...disasters.

 

[Ron Ronaldo]

Poor Japan! D: Natural disasters are so horrifying... =(

I feel really bad for my Japanese teacher (who's from Japan), I hope her loved ones are okay!

 

[EpicGamer12]

Thank you guys for stopping the fighting.

Man, this Earthquake shows how strong water really is. That tsunami just wrecked through the houses as if they were cups. (Yes, bad example.)

 

[Vex L'Cour]

Aftershocks.
And now the powerplant has blown. Though the reactor is fine

for now....

 

[Nic]

I feel bad for these innocent people but life has to continue its cycle. They'll EVENTUALLY will go back to daily life as like the other countries that have been affected. I did however donate a couple of dollars to the Red Cross with the money I had in my bank account. Hopefully soon they will continue daily life but looking at it the damage they have taken, it may be a couple years.
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What parts of Japan were effected? I'm assuming most of all Japan was hurt, that is what the media is saying.

 

[Colour Bandit]

In The Life Department

Note About Japan

Currently, as I am sure many of you are aware, Japan is facing the aftermath of the earthquake and the tsunami which hit the north-eastern part of Japan centred around the city of Sendai. While Sendai was hit by the resultant tsunami, the epicentre was far from Tokyo and Kyoto, the bases of Nintendo and GameFreak. Nintendo have confirmed that their Japanese staff are all well and there was no structural damage to their buildings. There are currently various rumours going around that the creator of Satoshi Tajiri has passed. This is just mere false rumour so it's best to ignore it. We'll keep you aprised of any developments relating to Pok?mon including whether or not episodes or the upcoming Typing DS game will be delayed so keep your eyes upon the site

Also, this topic (the earthquake and the subsequent tsunami) has become 'popular' among my friends, most of which are now grouping together and raising money to donate to aid groups. Me and two of my friends are now going to do a bake sale at school, which should raise lots of money (The teachers at my school like bake sales, a lot.)so are any of you guys gonna raise money?

 

[Josh]

Also, this topic (the earthquake and the subsequent tsunami) has become 'popular' among my friends, most of which are now grouping together and raising money to donate to aid groups. Me and two of my friends are now going to do a bake sale at school, which should raise lots of money (The teachers at my school like bake sales, a lot.)so are any of you guys gonna raise money?

Oh dang I didn't think about Nintendo HQ, Which if they get hit means that next week's Pokemon episode will be cancelled and it's one I've been looking forward to for ages (Team Rocket vs. Team Plasma Part 1).

Anyway, Hope I didn't sound as ignorant as Soulja Boy. On the news this morning I saw like 10-15 children on a boat with one adult, Probably all of their parents died and she had to look after them. Pretty sad that children will lose their parents, I couldn't imagine that... :/

 

[M.M.]

America....

Spoiler

 

[Bacon Boy]

Apparently there was a volcanic eruption?

 

[Colour Bandit]

America....

Spoiler

Damn, can't those guys forget the past? They're happy that other humans have died, even more than those killed during the attack on Pearl Harbour, seriously if these guys were suddenly to be killed in an earthquake or tsunami would the Japanese act like these people are? No, they wouldn't.

 

[Iober]

America....

Spoiler

Thats just sick. I understand the pain some people may remember from that but I think dropping two atomic bombs on them was plenty of "payback".

Not that I agree with the dropping of those bombs, just saying.

 

[Bacon Boy]

Damn, can't those guys forget the past? They're happy that other humans have died, even more than those killed during the attack on Pearl Harbour, seriously if these guys were suddenly to be killed in an earthquake or tsunami would the Japanese act like these people are? No, they wouldn't.

You can't say that. How do you know they wouldn't?
Regardless, some people are truly just rednecks stuck in the Confederate mode.

 

[Callie]

America....

Spoiler

*jaw drop*
Oh my. This, this is horrible. "Go tsunami go"????????? Who the hell would wish that on ANYONE, regardless of history? This makes me so sick, I can barely put it into words. And I agree with Iober, the two bombs were way more than enough payback. I don't really agree with the bombs either, but that's besides the point.

This, just, I, I don't know. ****ing horrible is all I can really say.

 

[FallChild]

What. The Hell. Is. Wrong. With these people. They're talking about PAYBACK, while people are ****ing DYING. I am disappointed in these people.

Also, my mom's side of the family lives in Tokyo. They're fine, but it was a big shock. I pray for those who were hit.

 

[williamd]

No one gives a damn about payback.Or no one SHOULD.Pearl Harbor was a long time ago and some people need to get over it.