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12 Girls Band — Alamuhan
Album: Beautiful Energy
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Why isn't it obvious that the world has for several decades simply been going through an economic "equalization process"?  Why should the vast majority the world's wealth and influence rest solely in the hands of "The West"?  Isn't it a bit selfish and ethnocentric to think that any country outside of North America and Europe is somehow backward, inferior, and/or undeserving of a higher quality of life?  Are Chinese or Indians or Brazilans any less human than Canadians or Germans?  It's not necessarily a zero-sum game.  As China rises the West will have an opportunity to do business with over a billion new consumers.  While the environmental impact of this rise will need to be moderated through increased pressure through trade and diplomacy, countries that learn how to compete with these resourceful people will not suffer as much as the "doomsday" pundits claim.

Anyway, the song was just OK in my opinion (I gave it a 6), but it did serve as an interesting springboard for other discussion . . .
Posted 15 years ago by FredInShanghai    [ Reply ]
 Kregg wrote:
 there are plenty of countries on earth with REAL issues that no one bashes for some reason.
 
Tell that to Neil Young and the rest of his opportunistic ilk living here on visas and sucking money while pissing and moaning about the U.S..  I haven't seen waves of folks crowding the flight terminals hustling to those utopias like China or even France (except Johnny Depp - France can have him)
\rant off\

Posted 15 years ago by shutter    [ Reply ]
 Kregg wrote:
i know it's pc to bash america for anything and everything right now, i mean you're at least three rungs up on the "hipster ladder" for doing what everyone else does. but i live in america, and can tell you that the economy is doing just fine, i have a decent paying job, as does the rest of my family and anyone else who works to get somewhere in life in the usa. there are plenty of countries on earth with REAL issues that noone bashes for some reason...have you begun your chinese lessons?
 I spent  2.5 months motorcycling across China and back in the summer of 2006. I was blown away by the power of their numbers and what they can accomplish. I am reading a book called China, Inc right now which is also blowing me away. As they enable capitalism and leverage their 1.6 BILLION residents, they are unquestionably the up-and-coming nation of the moment. I live in supposedly recession-proof Seattle and have watched as no fewer than 10 of my friends have been laid off in the past 2 months. I love my country and my city. I don't want to see America slip from its current position as the most powerful country, I just find that  little unsettling. But if you think our country is doing just fine and that China isn't poised to take over, you've got your head buried in the sand.
Edit: oh jeez, I just realized that Kregg posted in 2006. I bet he sings a different tune now...


Posted 15 years ago by ArbiterOfGoodTaste    [ Reply ]
Please make it stop!
Posted 15 years ago by joerw    [ Reply ]
Pyro wrote:
You know, I'm not usually one to make ethnic generalities, particularly when it comes to music. But I gotta tell ya, this is a LOT like the "muzak" you hear in many generic Chinese restaurants.

exactly. the muzak they play to hurry you out of the booths.

Posted 15 years ago by zipper    [ Reply ]
 Kregg wrote:
i know it's pc to bash america for anything and everything right now, i mean you're at least three rungs up on the "hipster ladder" for doing what everyone else does. but i live in america, and can tell you that the economy is doing just fine, i have a decent paying job, as does the rest of my family and anyone else who works to get somewhere in life in the usa. there are plenty of countries on earth with REAL issues that noone bashes for some reason...have you begun your chinese lessons?
 
Why I am I not surprised to see that you're from Texas?


Posted 15 years ago by Droidac    [ Reply ]
Maybe I'm going crazy, but am I the only one who hears the same tune as "Oh, Christmas Tree"??

{#Stupid}{#Eek}

Posted 15 years ago by sporkster    [ Reply ]
 Kregg wrote:
i know it's pc to bash america for anything and everything right now, i mean you're at least three rungs up on the "hipster ladder" for doing what everyone else does. but i live in america, and can tell you that the economy is doing just fine, i have a decent paying job, as does the rest of my family and anyone else who works to get somewhere in life in the usa. there are plenty of countries on earth with REAL issues that noone bashes for some reason...have you begun your chinese lessons?
 

Oh my goodness!  How two years can change things!
Posted 15 years ago by philbertr    [ Reply ]
i know it's pc to bash america for anything and everything right now, i mean you're at least three rungs up on the "hipster ladder" for doing what everyone else does. but i live in america, and can tell you that the economy is doing just fine, i have a decent paying job, as does the rest of my family and anyone else who works to get somewhere in life in the usa. there are plenty of countries on earth with REAL issues that noone bashes for some reason...have you begun your chinese lessons? meloman wrote:
First time I've heard this. Different, but pleasant enough. Willing to give it another listen. However what is unfortnate is the level of the comments. I suppose racial stereotypes die hard. But the Chinese are a lot more than wonton soup, my American listeners. Given the way the Chinese economy is growing, and yours is tanking, I'd start learning Chinese if I were you.
Posted 18 years ago by Kregg    [ Reply ]
Sounds like greek meets east.
Posted 18 years ago by Nuance    [ Reply ]
First time I've heard this. Different, but pleasant enough. Willing to give it another listen. However what is unfortnate is the level of the comments. I suppose racial stereotypes die hard. But the Chinese are a lot more than wonton soup, my American listeners. Given the way the Chinese economy is growing, and yours is tanking, I'd start learning Chinese if I were you.
Posted 18 years ago by meloman    [ Reply ]
A little too much joy and happiness coming from my speakers with this one - kind of craps out the mellow, dark alternative music mood (my brand of happiness) that RP has been building for me all day!
Posted 18 years ago by mamerjamer    [ Reply ]
Well, I'm glad I'm not the only one. Please put this one a in a box. And bury it. Deep.
Posted 18 years ago by Trey    [ Reply ]
I apprciate the multi-cultural diveristy of RP, but so sorry!
Posted 18 years ago by Kit_Coda    [ Reply ]
GUACATELA
Posted 18 years ago by HombreDeMezcal    [ Reply ]
WTF?!!
Posted 18 years ago by NoEnzLefttoSplit    [ Reply ]
Pyro wrote:
I'll have the kung pao chicken, please.
You know, I'm not usually one to make ethnic generalities, particularly when it comes to music. But I gotta tell ya, this is a LOT like the "muzak" you hear in many generic Chinese restaurants.
Posted 18 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
Delivery...
Posted 18 years ago by byrd    [ Reply ]
Interesting. More world music is always welcome.
Posted 18 years ago by zaknafein    [ Reply ]
Waiter, there's a fly in my wonton soup
Posted 18 years ago by bigtwistee    [ Reply ]
Makes for a nice change of pace.
Posted 18 years ago by serinde    [ Reply ]
sort of cheery, isn't it?
Posted 18 years ago by rah    [ Reply ]
For some reason, I am loving this!
Posted 18 years ago by ArbiterOfGoodTaste    [ Reply ]
Here's hoping this song has a "Happy Ending" LOL!!!
Posted 18 years ago by Farquwaar    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
Crappy song, but it reminds me of my trip to China. So, a 6.
Posted 19 years ago by jahiel    [ Reply ]
Pyro wrote:
I'll have the kung pao chicken, please.
Posted 20 years ago by AliGator    [ Reply ]
Pyro wrote:
I'll have the kung pao chicken, please.
mmmm... my favorite chinese dish... and it's dangerouly close to lunchtime ~~~~tummy growl~~~~...
Posted 20 years ago by beautifuldreamer    [ Reply ]
Pyro wrote:
I'll have the kung pao chicken, please.
THAT's what that Cong captain was yelling at Deniro...Kung Pao! Kung Pao!...
Posted 20 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
this is a joke, right?
Posted 20 years ago by daveesh    [ Reply ]
That's a little silly, but good times.
Posted 20 years ago by amcallis    [ Reply ]
I don't know if I should like this or not. It sounds interesting but it doesn't catch me.
Posted 20 years ago by rklein    [ Reply ]
I'll have the kung pao chicken, please.
Posted 20 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
This sounds like a mixture of Mikis Theodorakis (traditional greek music), traditional chinese music and Cirque du Soleil. Quite fascinating.
Posted 20 years ago by gntlemanartist    [ Reply ]