Comments on: Anti-Americanism Goes Freudian

By: MrChips

MrChips — Sat, 16 Sep 2006 19:01:02 +0000

We should clarify that the Asia Times article linked to above cited the “charge” against Al McFarlane not the truth. He ordered his staff to clean up the mortuary not to dump the formaldehyde. Unfortunately, dumping the formaldehyde has been common practice for years so 120 liters pales in comparison to the actual amount over the years…perhaps the reason why USFK leaders were content to give McFarlane 30 days restriction only and not publish the full details of the incident.

Nevertheless, the Korean employee who photographed the “damage” being done made no attempts to stop it nor did he warn anyone against the action before relaying the photos on to Green Korea.

By: Red Forman

Red Forman — Sat, 16 Sep 2006 13:13:25 +0000

Oh, and if you have a different background or opinion, I’d love to hear it.

By: Red Forman

Red Forman — Sat, 16 Sep 2006 12:59:17 +0000

Like I said, I’ve spent years in S. Korea, not as a tourist, as a US Soldier. When it comes time to leave, it’s not a tearful departure.

You probrably read the countless negative newspaper articles about US Soldiers, see the demonstrations on TV (that I witness first hand), hear about US Soldiers being exploited, and just say, “Oh well, at least it’s not me.”

Forgive me for getting a little tired of helping people who have forgotten how to say “Thanks.”

By: Jonny H

Jonny H — Fri, 15 Sep 2006 02:29:39 +0000

We used to remind people like Mr. Forman who went on and on ad infinitum about how terrible it is in Korea that the planes from Kimpo go two ways. Now the airport’s in Incheon, but the message is the same.
When you talk about how “people like this” have “always been like this,” it shows how interested you are in talking to someone who might have a little different background and opinion than you do. To me, that doesn’t seem like an attitude that will help to understand others instead of just assuming you are right.
Don’t get me wrong, I think “number one” thinking by Koreans is hilarious. But so is “number one” thinking by Americans. Hope you’re happier somewhere else.

By: Red Forman

Red Forman — Fri, 15 Sep 2006 01:44:36 +0000

These types of scenarios are all to common here. Any reason to hate the US is exploited. Never mind that formaldehyde is in their favorite drink (soju).

The government does nothing to calm the situations down; in fact, they fan the flames and pat each other on the back for doing so.

Once again, it’s high time we leave. You can’t be friends with people like this, NO MATTER HOW HARD YOU TRY.

I know Richardson…arms race, they’re good people, not all of them are like this, etc., etc. etc.

I’ve spent 5 non-consecutive years in this spiteful country. They’ve always been like this, it’s only now that they feel they don’t have to repress it. I want to be at a safe distance (Japan) when this country (including NK) implodes.