Q. Were there only college students protesting or did the crowd look more like the masses during the "people power" of a few years back?
A. "The original Military Bases Agreement of 1947, amended in 1959 and again in 1979, was scheduled to expire in 1991 unless an extension was negotiated. Negotiations for continued United States use of the two major bases in the Philippines--Clark Air Base in Pampanga Province and Subic Bay Naval Base in Zambales Province--had begun in 1990. The tenor of the negotiations changed significantly, however, in 1991, when the end of the Cold War made the bases less important and the eruption of the Mount Pinatubo volcano rendered Clark Air Base unusable. By the end of August 1991, United States and Philippine negotiators had agreed to extend the United States lease of Subic Bay Naval Base for another ten years in return for US$360 million in direct compensation for the first year and US$203 million for the remaining nine years of the lease. But in September 1991, the Philippine Senate rejected the agreement........ Fidel Ramos succeeded Corazon Aquino as president of the Philippines on June 30, 1992, after winning a 23.6 percent plurality in the May 11, 1992, general election. Ramos, secretary of national defense in the Aquino administration and handpicked by Aquino to succeed her, narrowly defeated Secretary of Agrarian Reform Miriam Defensor Santiago, who received 19.8 percent of the vote, and former Marcos crony Eduardo Cojuangco, who received 18.1 percent. "
it is notable that the Defensor family now runs the former US Navy golfclub as a private "spa" for weathy koreans, along with a variery of other rackets in the now "privatised" subic freeport.
the main arguments to close subic were absurd: 1) that filipinos would be in a better position to negotiate a better lease, after the lease was terminated, and make more money. 2) that the philippines would be a stronger and more independant nation after ousting the usa military, by building up the AFP (..lol..) 3) 'experts' claimed that US bases were no longer needed, as the cold war and soviet union was over, hundreds of US military bases around the world closed down around the same time, so in this sense the Subic closure was unremarkable. No one considered China a military threat, nor even a significant ecnomic power at that time. What was remarkable about the closure of subic was that it left a power vacuum in the south china sea, that worsened with the further decline of the AFP (rather than the AFP build up promised by the subic base closers). China quickly filled the vacuum that the us navy and declining afp left behind.
The filipino Senate ignored Cory Aquino's "people power" rally of 150,000 supporters.. and refused to put the Subic base issue to a voter referendum... radical anti-usa crackpots protesting against US bases numbered below 100. It is notable that GW Bush scrambled 1 US fighter jet from Clark AFB to support president Aquino in a revolt led by filipino airforce officers in 1989. It is also notable that China agressively siezed several islets and reefs, and claimed all the spratly islands within 2 years following closure of Subic.
Tthe closure of Subic may have been to transfer valuable real estate into the hands of the same anti-usa filipino politicians and thier families that pressed for closure, who now run the nightclubs and other rackets around subic. Many claims are made that subic freeport is now a greater economic asset than was subic naval base.. this is very hard to reckon with arial photos that show subic was one of the busiest seaports and shipbuilding ports in the world when the navy base was there, and today photos show subic nearly vacant, and most of the billion dollar US built facilities are still idle, Due to excess capacity at Subic, there is no logical argument that the US base would have interfered with private development at Subic, or that the private development at Subic could have been developed elsewhere. Maybe some earned a few pesos on the liquidation sale of the former subic base real estate?
Dont' swallow the anti-usa propaganda about how us bases were shamefully over-run with hookers 'back then'. Reality check: yeah there were a few small, discrete adult clubs around the base entrance, as is typical of many bases around the world (except some strict muslim nations). These tiny bars were a downlow sideshow to the large Clark and Subic bases, which were the main event. Now there are hundreds of huge, rowdy, wild and crazy adult 'meat markets' that are the main industry, employment and attraction in these former base towns today. A few years after clark closed, the 100 year old redlight district of ermita was relocated to Angeles city; the adult nightlife, barscene,, 'romance tourism' is now ten times larger, and more profitable, than it was durring the US military era.. also don't swallow the anti-usa bile about pollution, etc.. as filipino politicans demanded money to clean up the bases, instead of a US clean up, and of course pissed away the money and never did the clean ups.
it is notable that the Defensor family now runs the former US Navy golfclub as a private "spa" for weathy koreans, along with a variery of other rackets in the now "privatised" subic freeport.
the main arguments to close subic were absurd: 1) that filipinos would be in a better position to negotiate a better lease, after the lease was terminated, and make more money. 2) that the philippines would be a stronger and more independant nation after ousting the usa military, by building up the AFP (..lol..) 3) 'experts' claimed that US bases were no longer needed, as the cold war and soviet union was over, hundreds of US military bases around the world closed down around the same time, so in this sense the Subic closure was unremarkable. No one considered China a military threat, nor even a significant ecnomic power at that time. What was remarkable about the closure of subic was that it left a power vacuum in the south china sea, that worsened with the further decline of the AFP (rather than the AFP build up promised by the subic base closers). China quickly filled the vacuum that the us navy and declining afp left behind.
The filipino Senate ignored Cory Aquino's "people power" rally of 150,000 supporters.. and refused to put the Subic base issue to a voter referendum... radical anti-usa crackpots protesting against US bases numbered below 100. It is notable that GW Bush scrambled 1 US fighter jet from Clark AFB to support president Aquino in a revolt led by filipino airforce officers in 1989. It is also notable that China agressively siezed several islets and reefs, and claimed all the spratly islands within 2 years following closure of Subic.
Tthe closure of Subic may have been to transfer valuable real estate into the hands of the same anti-usa filipino politicians and thier families that pressed for closure, who now run the nightclubs and other rackets around subic. Many claims are made that subic freeport is now a greater economic asset than was subic naval base.. this is very hard to reckon with arial photos that show subic was one of the busiest seaports and shipbuilding ports in the world when the navy base was there, and today photos show subic nearly vacant, and most of the billion dollar US built facilities are still idle, Due to excess capacity at Subic, there is no logical argument that the US base would have interfered with private development at Subic, or that the private development at Subic could have been developed elsewhere. Maybe some earned a few pesos on the liquidation sale of the former subic base real estate?
Dont' swallow the anti-usa propaganda about how us bases were shamefully over-run with hookers 'back then'. Reality check: yeah there were a few small, discrete adult clubs around the base entrance, as is typical of many bases around the world (except some strict muslim nations). These tiny bars were a downlow sideshow to the large Clark and Subic bases, which were the main event. Now there are hundreds of huge, rowdy, wild and crazy adult 'meat markets' that are the main industry, employment and attraction in these former base towns today. A few years after clark closed, the 100 year old redlight district of ermita was relocated to Angeles city; the adult nightlife, barscene,, 'romance tourism' is now ten times larger, and more profitable, than it was durring the US military era.. also don't swallow the anti-usa bile about pollution, etc.. as filipino politicans demanded money to clean up the bases, instead of a US clean up, and of course pissed away the money and never did the clean ups.
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Ghost Online also known as Ghost Soul and GO is a free fast paced action-based sidescrolling, massively multiplayer online role-playing game that is currently released in South Korea, Japanese, Chinese, Taiwanese, and Malaysian-English. It is currently in development for the Global-English version by Netgame which is a division of MGame USA Inc. Ghost Online is a free, 2D computer graphics, side-scrolling MMORPG developed by the Korean company MGame.
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At Maple World, hunting and engaging in battles are not the only options you'll have.
You can explore a totally new and unknown world you have never been to, put on beautiful clothes and gorgeous accessories, and even attract other users in the process.
Goonzu http://feature.mmosite.com/goonzu/
Global Luminary: Rise of the Goonzu Online offers the Item Manufacturing System where users create all the items used in a battle, the Stock Exchange System to support active economic activities, and the Real Estate Property Trading & Leasing System.
Ghost Online http://feature.mmosite.com/ghostonline/
Ghost Online also known as Ghost Soul and GO is a free fast paced action-based sidescrolling, massively multiplayer online role-playing game that is currently released in South Korea, Japanese, Chinese, Taiwanese, and Malaysian-English. It is currently in development for the Global-English version by Netgame which is a division of MGame USA Inc. Ghost Online is a free, 2D computer graphics, side-scrolling MMORPG developed by the Korean company MGame.
Pi Story http://www.mmosite.com/pistory/
Pi Story is a horizontal scroll MMORPG set in a 2D background with cute animated characters. Embark on your adventure to collect the pieces of broken Pi, battle monsters along the way, and create your own new world along with friends and fellow adventurers you meet on your journey.
� Jacknife
All the left news show and say it was a minor incident on an island of S. Korea?
Q. BBC World News, BLOMBERG and Fox show far greater devastation.Is it clear which is fair and which is government controlled media.
A. The real catastrophe is most Americans don't have a clue about the Korean people North or South, and while is everyone (left and right) believe their knowledge is boss it smells a lot like self righteous; I'm right and your wrong tit for tat!
The two little countries on the Peninsula known as South and North Korea have been at war for just about 60 years. Although the main battles were fought in 50 - 53, you can bet your bottom dollar that American soldiers have died in battle on the DMZ since the time a truce was announced ("WAR" ended).
All I'm trying to convey is the fact that both the Left and Right have had the dubious distinction of preventing war on that piece real estate for decades, and anyone with half a brain knows we (Americans, Allies and the ROK military) could obliterate the North, but at what price? You have to remember the little country to the north of the North called China and it's billion man army along with a demoralizing fact they probably have nukes. And unlike their step child (North Korea), who really don't have a decent delivery method for their WMD's, China does, thanks to Bill Clinton selling them a high tech guidance gyroscope back in the ninety's, which probably didn't mean much at the time but now has some devastating consequence.
In the end you are correct in asserting that the news presented by left leaning lame stream media (God I love that saying... Thanks Sarah) does tend to downplay the seriousness a these unassuming international incidents, but in all fairness, no media outlets really take on the big pitcher along with all the implications. And it's really not about the left or right politically or media being controlled (other than to snag an interview, which is more like sucking up than being controlled), rather, I think it's about the aging idiots we keep putting back in office on the premise they have some kind of invisible intelligence because they have so much seniority. In my opinion: I say get out or get it on! How significant has this long term battle been in relation to our economy? If we leave South Korea it'll force Japan, China and the two Korea's to get off the pot and act like adults, if we stay I think a nice tactical nuclear device would just about sum it up giving China yet another reason to consider fair trade with us. Just my opinion mind you:)
The two little countries on the Peninsula known as South and North Korea have been at war for just about 60 years. Although the main battles were fought in 50 - 53, you can bet your bottom dollar that American soldiers have died in battle on the DMZ since the time a truce was announced ("WAR" ended).
All I'm trying to convey is the fact that both the Left and Right have had the dubious distinction of preventing war on that piece real estate for decades, and anyone with half a brain knows we (Americans, Allies and the ROK military) could obliterate the North, but at what price? You have to remember the little country to the north of the North called China and it's billion man army along with a demoralizing fact they probably have nukes. And unlike their step child (North Korea), who really don't have a decent delivery method for their WMD's, China does, thanks to Bill Clinton selling them a high tech guidance gyroscope back in the ninety's, which probably didn't mean much at the time but now has some devastating consequence.
In the end you are correct in asserting that the news presented by left leaning lame stream media (God I love that saying... Thanks Sarah) does tend to downplay the seriousness a these unassuming international incidents, but in all fairness, no media outlets really take on the big pitcher along with all the implications. And it's really not about the left or right politically or media being controlled (other than to snag an interview, which is more like sucking up than being controlled), rather, I think it's about the aging idiots we keep putting back in office on the premise they have some kind of invisible intelligence because they have so much seniority. In my opinion: I say get out or get it on! How significant has this long term battle been in relation to our economy? If we leave South Korea it'll force Japan, China and the two Korea's to get off the pot and act like adults, if we stay I think a nice tactical nuclear device would just about sum it up giving China yet another reason to consider fair trade with us. Just my opinion mind you:)
What are the procedures for opening a Business in South Korea as an American Citizen?
Q.
A. You should contact the Korean Chamber of Commerce. There is one located in Seoul, Korea. I did business there several years ago.
I have not had any buiness relations within Korea in a long time. I did real estate investments in Korea. I don't know what type of business you plan to set up there.
The business customs there are a little strange and not like what you might be accustom to here in the United States. You have to be able to roll with the punches and understand the local customs there.
If you know a Korean here in the United States they can be of invaluable service to you if you get them to assist you in seting up your business there.
I hppe this has been of some use to you, good luck.
"FIGHT ON"
I have not had any buiness relations within Korea in a long time. I did real estate investments in Korea. I don't know what type of business you plan to set up there.
The business customs there are a little strange and not like what you might be accustom to here in the United States. You have to be able to roll with the punches and understand the local customs there.
If you know a Korean here in the United States they can be of invaluable service to you if you get them to assist you in seting up your business there.
I hppe this has been of some use to you, good luck.
"FIGHT ON"
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