Joseph Cao tell BP Exec to execute himself like a Samurai because of oil spill

[sevencoloriris]

Quoting from CBSnews.

BP America President Lamar McKay probably expected to hear some harsh words from lawmakers today during his congressional testimony about the Gulf oil spill, but he probably didn't expect to hear one congressman suggest that other cultures would ask him to kill himself.
Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Fla.) today called for McKay to resign. But during today's hearing before a subpanel of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Rep. Anh "Joseph" Cao, the Vietnamese-American Republican who represents New Orleans, suggested a harsher form of punishment.
"Mr. Stearns asked Mr. McKay to resign," Cao said. "Well, in the Asian culture we do things differently. During the Samurai days, we just give you a knife and ask you to commit harakiri.":samurai:
Harakiri is a form of ritual suicide that was practiced by samurais who committed serious offenses.
Cao said that the oil spill has wreaked economic havoc in his district, closing hundreds of businesses and leaving thousands without work. He called the clean up process a "disgrace" and said the claims process has been "dismal"

You can see the video on the website of CBSnews, I can't post the link or embed video here because it said I have not enough posts yet to add URL from third-party website (have no idea why)

Ok, then, tell me What do you think about this.



My point of view, Mr.Cao knows nothing about Asia and Asian culture...his first mistake is using Samurai age or Japan to represent for all Asia. Anyway, His second mistake is he stated that "killing oneself when he can't full-fill some duty is a common thing in Asian culture". We Asians are not that cruel. Even Japanese nowaday do not approve that way to solve the problem. Mr.Cao should have said " in my own culture" instead of putting "Asian" in his sentence.
What a stupid saying whatever it means. he may want to emphasize the anger of people on the oil spill, but this is really a stupid. I expect a smart man who knows how to express his people willing in non-aggressive way.:danger::
Anyway, this man should not proclaim that he is Asian anymore because he knows nothing about Asia or our culture. He just look like Asian...We Asian love peace and never tell anybody killing himself for anything..."

 

[RolandtheHeadless]

Yes, it was a stupid and inhumane thing to say. But we Americans are used to hearing stupid remarks from members of Congress.

This guy probably grew up in America and knows little about his cultural heritage. My kids are half-Asian (Japanese), and are fully Americanized, though not as ignorant of their heritage as Rep. Cao.

 

[Emoni]

Yes, it was ignorant of him to say that... but let's not derail the topic from pushing him to kill himself!

 

[sevencoloriris]

Yeah...Mr.Cao seemed to know how people reacted according to his silly statement, so he made some correction like "I did not mean telling him to kill himself, just want to express my anger.."blah blah blah...he he he... one thing in politics that he has learn himself "saying what he personally feels or thinks doesn't make him a politician, telling what people want to hear (or acceptable things to hear) does" He is a REP anyway, lacks of experience maybe...lol

 

[Hezam]

He is not the only ignorant,the whole goverment of the US is a group of ignorants especially about Asia-Africa cultures.
That's why the U.S. foreign policy is sucks.

 

[RolandtheHeadless]

Hezam, "suck" is a verb. Correct usage should be: "That's why US foreign policy sucks."

Please note for future reference.

 

[Hezam]

Hezam, "suck" is a verb. Correct usage should be: "That's why US foreign policy sucks."

Please note for future reference.

aah http://www.laymark.com i ...think i was in a hurry when i wrote it.
http://www.laymark.com you should rather tell me in private



Thanks man.

 

[Emoni]

I think he meant that US policy is Teh SuX.

 

[Nuala]

He is not the only ignorant,the whole goverment of the US is a group of ignorants especially about Asia-Africa cultures.
That's why the U.S. foreign policy is sucks.

You're awfully narrow-minded, Hezam. All politicians everywhere are bastards, it comes with the position. They do not give a damn about you. Yes, the same applies for French, British, Saudi Arabian, and even Japanese politicians. Demonizing only American politicians makes you look like an idiot.

Now, I think it's obvious that Asian cultures, specifically Japanese, do not condone ritualistic suicide anymore. Instead of pointing out the flaws in this man's statement, look to what he meant. Read between the lines. Lamar McKay and BP screwed up. Their irresponsibility has devastated the ecosystem and local economies along the Gulf coast. I have no words to describe how furious I am. And the ruining of tens of thousands of lives along the Gulf coast. How long will this oil spill contaminate the Gulf coast?

 

[Hezam]

You're awfully narrow-minded, Hezam. All politicians everywhere are bastards, it comes with the position. They do not give a damn about you. Yes, the same applies for French, British, Saudi Arabian, and even Japanese politicians. Demonizing only American politicians makes you look like an idiot.

Well,i am not narrow-minded,i agree with you that most politicians (99%) are bastards and theives.
for example:
In Saudi Arabia,the gopvernemnt export 9 millions barrels of oil,one barrel for 70 US dollars,so let's calculate :
70x 9000,000 = 630,000,000

630,000,000 million dollars per day

And Unemployment is over than 45% !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Saudi Arabia still is one of the third world countries.!

I don't want to get arrested,i wanted to let you know why we hate the Arab + American politicians.

Gosh where does the money go ?????????

 

[Nuala]

Yes, being arrested would be ill-advised. All I can say is, I feel that if politicians stopped debating politics, and got something done for once in a reasonable amount of time, the world would be a better place. But all we're doing right now is suffering at their hands. That's a global problem, isn't it? At any rate, I'm glad you agree that most politicians are bastards and thieves.

We can end that part of the discussion if you like.

 

[Hezam]

Yes, being arrested would be ill-advised. All I can say is, I feel that if politicians stopped debating politics, and got something done for once in a reasonable amount of time, the world would be a better place. But all we're doing right now is suffering at their hands. That's a global problem, isn't it? At any rate, I'm glad you agree that most politicians are bastards and thieves.

We can end that part of the discussion if you like.

You are very true...(your Avatar makes me laugh )