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Can someone give me numbers on each of the Asian groups in term of population in L.A.? I heard Japanese outnumbers Chinese and Koreans and basically all other Asian groups but when I read the Honolulu's article, it stated that Honolulu is the only city where Japanese outnumbers other Asian groups. An answer would be nice thank you.
LTC Saturday, August 10, 2002 at 04:08:12 (PDT)

Sansei,

Hey, you have some valid points. However, your snotty attitude is making it very difficult for anyone to take sides with you. You need to chill. Is this how you talk in real life? If you want to have a sensible conversation/argument, it is fine, but the way it is, you are just being a pain in the butt. The usage of caps in the "penelope said" and "response" is annoying enough.

Okay, so your definition of a patriot is someone who fights for their country. That is just your interpretation. Who's to say yours is the only correct one? And what is the true meaning of fight? Fight doesn't necessarily mean picking up an M-16 or beating someone senseless. I get it now. You must be a military recruiter. It is like in the movie, Starship Troopers. In order to be a citizen, you must enlist.

I agree with TSJ. Why would anyone pick West Point over Harvard? The Citadel instead of Stanford? Does it mean anything when the weak Navy football team gets pummelled by the likes of Notre Dame every year? I'm sure they feel real patriotic after those butt kickings.

Also, remember military man, the most influential war manual of all time was written by a CHINESE man - Sun Tzu's Art of War.
Destro Saturday, August 10, 2002 at 01:41:37 (PDT)

Cobra Commander? You're an O-4 in the Navy? (I tried to get into the Navy once, but when they found out my parents were actually married, they denied my app. So I went Army instead.)

Or do you fly Cobras? In which case, you'd have to be in the Army or the USMC, since the Navy doesn't have any.

Look, in regards to your Chinese/Japanese rag, let me hit you up with two anecdotal stats:

Best CSM who ever worked with me: A Japanese named Ksau.

Second best: Chinese American named Chen.

Both of them gave me as much crap as white and black and Hispanic NCOs...but when it came time to soldier, they did it, and did it well. And they never played the race card, which is something I honestly can't say about a lot of other troops I worked with.

Non-anecdotal stat: current Chief of Staff, US Army: GEN Eric K. Shinseki. Japanese American. His race has nothing to do with the post, but for whatever the reason, it appears that Japanese American had more clout with the chain of command and his name is at the head of the GOMO list.
Apache Driver Friday, August 09, 2002 at 23:22:16 (PDT)

Okay. Here's my one allowed response. I won't bother putting stuff in quotes because it would be too long. If your definition of a "patriot" is true, it doesn't seem like a very desirable thing. So you are on the same boat as Timothy McVeigh, huh?

If there was a draft, and I was picked, I would definitely go. I wouldn't flee to Canada. That doesn't necessarily mean I would willingly sign my life away to fight some war over in some country I've never heard of. Maybe I find myself being more useful to the economy and to the country by STAYING ALIVE, and doing work other than going overseas gunning people down (or vice versa). What if some people are too slight to fight? What about the weak? What about women? Women are not allowed in the infantry. So, by default, they cannot be patriots. Do you talk this jibberish to your mom and sister? I bet you call them up everyday telling them how "un-American" they are.

Dude, we aren't Mel Gibson and Heath Ledger in the 1770's. It's not like we are going to form some civilian militia group. Not every person in the whole nation needs to be in the war.

Auto plants: Do any Japanese work there?! I doubt there are many Japanese in Ohio and Tennessee. Does any of that money go to Japanese Americans? No! It goes back to the corporate office in Japan. I believe you are the one who said not to mix Japan with Japanese Americans, yet you mention companies based in Japan, and the Nikkei stock market?

Poll results? For Americans knowing more about Chinese? Count the number of Chinese restaurants compared to Japanese. Okay, ask any American to name five Chinese actors. That is easy. Ask them to name five Japanese actors. "Uhhhhhhh... what?"

Bruce Lee is an icon in America. Any Japanese come even close? Any Japanese Jet Lis or Jackie Chans? Hip hop (waaaaay after your generation) is inspired by Chinese kung fu. Some groups even pattern themselves after Chinese kung fu - Wu-Tang, Jeru the Damaja, Five Deadly Venoms... etc.

Now that you brought up Japantown vs. Chinatown... how many Japantowns are there left anyways? THREE!!! That's right, three... SF, SJ, and LA, none of which are major hubs for Japanese culture either. They are more like tourist traps. How many Chinatowns are there? Every major city has at least one.

Even things that are Japanese, people think are Chinese, like anime. I hear many people say "Let's go get some Chinese food... sushi!" The truth of the matter is... white Americans DO NOT KNOW THE DIFFERENCE between Chinese and Japanese, and frankly, don't care.

Most of your infantry friends were white boys. Geez... if my calculations serve me right, this country is a majority white, so wouldn't the military reflect that?

HAHAHA... 20 g's? Is that all you got?! Sure, that will go real far. That's hilarious how you brag about being slapped in the face yet again. Shoot, this isn't just a slap in the face, it's a kick in the nads.

Culture and language? Language is a part of culture. You can't have the culture without the language.

Why do you keep bringing up this "Hello" person? As far as I know, s/he was a one hit wonder, and that was so long ago.

You are wrong. Military personnel are supposed to be very respectful of civilians. They are fighting for their moms and dads, their brothers and sisters, and their friends. When celebrities go to perform, they are very reverent towards them, no matter how "unpatriotic" they may be. On Armed Forces day, military personnel appear on Jay Leno, and are actually taking orders from him! Can you believe that? Taking orders from an "un-American" civilian! And they even salute him!

Also, I don't know if that "Cobra Commander" guy will respond again, but he is actually mocking you with that name. He called you G.I. Joe. Cobra Commander is the leader of their enemy. Oops... I forgot. You are too old to know about the toys from my childhood.

Prejudice... what's the root word? Pre-judge. Do I prejudge people? NO. I am just saying that based on past experiences, certain people, I don't get along with. Does that make me a racist? I don't get along with homeless and hippies either. That doesn't mean I will not talk to one if I met one on the street. I do not think any lower of them just because they are who they are. I'm just saying they are not my type. So, would some guy be a sexist if certain females didn't appeal to him? Everyone has a click of people with similar interests and beliefs. Obviously, you and I would never be part of the same group.

Well, it's been fun. Take care, and, like they say on Black Hawk Down... "HUUUUUAAAAAA!!!!"
TSJ Eric@KristinKreuk.net Friday, August 09, 2002 at 22:46:36 (PDT)

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