Christchurch NZ hit by major quake

by **Chatkasatan** » Sun Sep 05, 2010 5:05 pm

Militsia wrote:It is really sad for those affected, but I say that we should not send any aid to New Zealand.

Why?

by **Idaho Conservatives** » Sun Sep 05, 2010 5:07 pm

Damn, I rather like New Zealand.

I wish the Kiwis nothing but the best.

by **Militsia** » Sun Sep 05, 2010 5:15 pm

Chatkasatan wrote:
Militsia wrote:It is really sad for those affected, but I say that we should not send any aid to New Zealand.

Why?

Because NZ is capable of handling this situation. US tax money is better spent on other things.

by **Mediterreania** » Sun Sep 05, 2010 5:17 pm

Militsia wrote:
Chatkasatan wrote:
Militsia wrote:It is really sad for those affected, but I say that we should not send any aid to New Zealand.

Why?

Because NZ is capable of handling this situation. US tax money is better spent on other things.

I think NZ can handle it...no fatalities fontunately.

by **Chatkasatan** » Sun Sep 05, 2010 5:22 pm

Militsia wrote:
Chatkasatan wrote:
Militsia wrote:It is really sad for those affected, but I say that we should not send any aid to New Zealand.

Why?

Because NZ is capable of handling this situation. US tax money is better spent on other things.

Yeah. It's true. But Tax money is never really spent on what it needs to be. I believe if we did need money we'd go to Aus first.

by **Genesis Era** » Sun Sep 05, 2010 7:27 pm

Whatever you guys may say, I wish them the best in recovering from this quake.

by **Angermanland** » Sun Sep 05, 2010 8:44 pm

Militsia wrote:
Chatkasatan wrote:
Militsia wrote:It is really sad for those affected, but I say that we should not send any aid to New Zealand.

Why?

Because NZ is capable of handling this situation. US tax money is better spent on other things.

such as paying off massive debts

yeah, i agree with you on this one.

I just hope the government here doesn't then try and use the expenditure required to sort out the mess to justify selling off assets to foreign interests (which was the current major issue of the day pre-quake. this government got elected almost entirely on the basis of the previous one, in various forms, having been in for 9 years (3 terms) and promising NOT sell off assets. of course, the assets in question are slightly different, but the explanation is too long for a thread about something else and i'm sure i've forgotten half the details)

by **Hornopolis** » Sun Sep 05, 2010 11:27 pm

Heard this on the Azhukali RMB.

by **Mandoth** » Mon Sep 06, 2010 1:40 am

Does anybody else think its semi ironic that the act of god hits a place called Christchurch? I'm not sayin, I'm just sayin

by **Chatkasatan** » Mon Sep 06, 2010 3:43 am

Mandoth wrote:Does anybody else think its semi ironic that the act of god hits a place called Christchurch? I'm not sayin, I'm just sayin

Yes. Right here in God's Own...

by **Genesis Era** » Mon Sep 06, 2010 3:50 am

By those arguments, is it not God's miracle that there were much less causalities than in other earthquakes? It could have been much worse.

by **Angermanland** » Mon Sep 06, 2010 2:24 pm

Genesis Era wrote:By those arguments, is it not God's miracle that there were much less causalities than in other earthquakes? It could have been much worse.

Indeed. New Zealand is, as a country, in a very silly place. volcanoes and fault lines are closer to the rule than the exception. earth quakes and such are a part of the natural process of the world in such areas. the lack of casualties is astounding. now, a lot of that Could be claimed to be due to human actions, such as the building codes and things, but the shear number of 'near miss' stories that amount to 'if i had woken up a half second later I'd be dead' is... easily described as miraculous. likewise timing.

all the above said... aftershocks are getting old >:(

by **A Rightist Puppet** » Mon Sep 06, 2010 3:10 pm

So there are people in NZ, or just sheep? I don't think that was ever made clear.

by **Chatkasatan** » Mon Sep 06, 2010 3:32 pm

A Rightist Puppet wrote:So there are people in NZ, or just sheep? I don't think that was ever made clear.

>_>

by **Vandengaarde** » Mon Sep 06, 2010 6:50 pm

Chatkasatan wrote:
A Rightist Puppet wrote:So there are people in NZ, or just sheep? I don't think that was ever made clear.

>_>

Hey, your farmer is looking for you. Back to the pasture!

by **Katganistan** » Mon Sep 06, 2010 7:12 pm

Chatkasatan wrote:
Militsia wrote:It is really sad for those affected, but I say that we should not send any aid to New Zealand.

Why?

My question precisely. Kiwis are good people.

by **Katganistan** » Mon Sep 06, 2010 7:14 pm

A Rightist Puppet wrote:So there are people in NZ, or just sheep? I don't think that was ever made clear.

That was baaaaaaaaaaa-ad.

by **Daistallia 2104** » Tue Sep 07, 2010 2:01 am

Katganistan wrote:
A Rightist Puppet wrote:So there are people in NZ, or just sheep? I don't think that was ever made clear.

That was baaaaaaaaaaa-ad.

That's why we should be shearing our sheep with 'em, and not our money.

by **Yaltabaoth** » Wed Sep 08, 2010 7:43 am

Time-lapse map of the quake, and hundred-plus aftershocks - watch and be amazed!
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/canterbury-earthquake/quake-multimedia

All the best to my Kiwi brethren and sistren in The Garden City, hang in there :hug:

by **Chatkasatan** » Wed Sep 08, 2010 8:21 pm

This broke my heart.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/artic ... kheadlines

Why would someone do that?

by **Chatkasatan** » Thu Sep 09, 2010 4:25 am

"Offer to New World Kaiapoi Staff Announcement – Thursday 9 September 10.00 PM
New World in Kaiapoi, the township worst hit by the earthquake, announced today that the store will close, with the loss of 86 jobs. The Warehouse would like to offer any of the 86 employees affected, to apply to The Warehouse for Christmas roles via our Careers website (www.thewarehousecareers.co.nz), stating clearly that they are New World Kaiapoi staff. We give a guarantee to these people that we will fast-track their application and give them priority for any roles they are able to do in our stores across Christchurch. There will be dependencies on mobility, and roles and hours available, but we would like tonight to extend this offer to do our very best to help, by offering work where ever we can, at least through to Christmas."
From The Warehouse. Thats really good that they are going that. It's hard for the warehouse to get extra staff in and for them to offer priority like that is just great.

by **Ceannairceach** » Thu Sep 09, 2010 11:44 am

OK, first Haiti, now New Zealand. I swear, Earth his having a field day on these islands...

You heard it first here, I'm calling Madagascar is next!

I hope there all fine and will clean up soon. I will see about getting my local Youth Organization involved. They seem to have a thing for Islands in trouble...

by **Chanrian Ruh** » Thu Sep 09, 2010 2:21 pm

Quite a lot of people from Auckland have gone down to help out with extra reconstruction and things, I'm going down tomorrow along with a big bunch of builders, so New Zealand should be right as rain pretty quick.

Us kiwis are tough as nails. No need to worry!

by **Chatkasatan** » Thu Sep 09, 2010 5:09 pm

Chanrian Ruh wrote:Quite a lot of people from Auckland have gone down to help out with extra reconstruction and things, I'm going down tomorrow along with a big bunch of builders, so New Zealand should be right as rain pretty quick.

Us kiwis are tough as nails. No need to worry!

True Bro!

by **Ceannairceach** » Thu Sep 09, 2010 5:13 pm

Chanrian Ruh wrote:Quite a lot of people from Auckland have gone down to help out with extra reconstruction and things, I'm going down tomorrow along with a big bunch of builders, so New Zealand should be right as rain pretty quick.

Us kiwis are tough as nails. No need to worry!

If it happened in America, it would take five years, millions upon millions upon millions of dollars, and an international plea for help...

Is it just me, or is their some hidden message in all of this?

Christchurch NZ hit by major quake

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