Unsuck DC Metro: Utter Devastation

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Utter Devastation

As many long-time readers may know, Unsuck lived in Japan a while back. My experience with Japanese mass transit is a major reason I am so critical of Metro.

I had both the fortune and misfortune of being in Kobe, Japan, during the 1995 earthquake ( 阪神大震災 (hanshin daishinsai) that brought huge parts of western Japan to its knees. It was hard to imagine anything worse, but the Great Tohoku Earthquake (東北地方太平洋沖地震 (Tohoku-chiho Taiheiyo-oki Jishin)), ensuing tsunami and nuclear nightmare look much, much more devastating.

It's completely heartbreaking to see events unfolding there now, and it brings back a lot of bad memories.

Back in 1995, Japan largely shunned outside assistance, but this time it looks like they're going to need it.

This is the most comprehensive list of ways to give I've found. If you have something to add, please do in the comments.

Thanks.

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Corresponding Toads · 732 weeks ago

Been playing video games since I was 4-years-old on NES. Video games inspired me to pursue a career in music production. I thank Japan for this. It is responsible for everything I hold dear to my heart.

Pray for Japan.

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JacksonsGirl · 732 weeks ago

Those are such sad pictures. Makes me want to cry. Life is never easy, but it should never be this hard as well. My thoughts and prayers to Japan and to you Unsuck. I'm from Alaska originally, so I am aware of what an earthquake can do.

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Ever and Anon · 732 weeks ago

Unfortunately ti seems to some extent they are shunning assistance again. I heard something like a hundred countries have offered assistance but they have accepted only about 20 or so. Wish I understood why. My hopes and prayers are with them all.

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Sharkey 111p · 732 weeks ago

I think you should make it clear whether the pictures are from the current devastation or the 1995 earthquake. I'm just not sure what I'm looking at here.

Thanks for all you do. I pay attention to all of your posts.

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