After World War 2, Japan embraced American capitalism and is now thriving. They dominate many aspects of the technology market...especially video games. The question up for debate is: If Iraq decides to get smart and follow the same route as Japan, will their initial video game console be able to compete? If so, in what markets? If not, how long will this trial and error process last before they roll out with a successful console (i.e. one that can compete with the likes of Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony)?
I can't believe this is in debate and serious talk. Reconstruction of a militarily defeated nation does not lead to video game console development. The notion that it does is absurd. Japan and Iraq are incredibly different.
Their culture isn't functional enough to "pull a Japan." Japan is a far more industrious society and was this way even before we kicked their asses.
Iraq is like a lot of the Islamic World -- poor and lacking in highly technical education. It will take a very long time for Iraq to become First World (if it ever does).
Iraq is like a lot of the Islamic World -- poor and lacking in highly technical education. It will take a very long time for Iraq to become First World (if it ever does).
no. japan wasn't controlled by islam. plain and simple.
I embrace the premise of the OP.
I think these peeps have a chance at a good life.
Islam jizzlam, people want to be happy. Economic prosperity means full bellies and pregnant wives.
Time will tell which way they will go.
I think these peeps have a chance at a good life.
Islam jizzlam, people want to be happy. Economic prosperity means full bellies and pregnant wives.
Time will tell which way they will go.
I agree. I just don't think video game consoles are going to be a priority.ATG wrote:
I embrace the premise of the OP.
I think these peeps have a chance at a good life.
Islam jizzlam, people want to be happy. Economic prosperity means full bellies and pregnant wives.
Time will tell which way they will go.
Last edited by Havok (2008-03-06 21:29:11)
I'm sure the empire that brought us such hits like "The rape of Nanking" didn't neither.Havok wrote:
I agree. I just don't think video game consoles are going to be a priority.ATG wrote:
I embrace the premise of the OP.
I think these peeps have a chance at a good life.
Islam jizzlam, people want to be happy. Economic prosperity means full bellies and pregnant wives.
Time will tell which way they will go.
Xbone Stormsurgezz
actually, poor people shit out more kids than wealthy people. A byproduct of economic prosperity is a decrease in the birth rate.ATG wrote:
Economic prosperity means full bellies and pregnant wives.
Sadly, Iraq will never been like Japan, best case would be a second world nation like Turkey or Kazakhstan.
Really? I had always thought it was happy prosperous people doing the wild thing.Reciprocity wrote:
actually, poor people shit out more kids than wealthy people. A byproduct of economic prosperity is a decrease in the birth rate.ATG wrote:
Economic prosperity means full bellies and pregnant wives.
Sadly, Iraq will never been like Japan, best case would be a second world nation like Turkey or Kazakhstan.
Xbone Stormsurgezz
Happy prosperous people are too busy working and thinking about their careers to have kids Damn female emancipation
And Iraq's future looks bleak since the world is too far ahead of them and we need poor countries to have rich countries.
But OP and consoles made me lol.
And Iraq's future looks bleak since the world is too far ahead of them and we need poor countries to have rich countries.
But OP and consoles made me lol.
Reminds me of a song ... yes, that one.Kmarion wrote:
Really? I had always thought it was happy prosperous people doing the wild thing.Reciprocity wrote:
actually, poor people shit out more kids than wealthy people. A byproduct of economic prosperity is a decrease in the birth rate.ATG wrote:
Economic prosperity means full bellies and pregnant wives.
Sadly, Iraq will never been like Japan, best case would be a second world nation like Turkey or Kazakhstan.
Personally, I think that the Arab and Persian neighbors should take over and let them help the budding little group. And frankly, as soon as we withdraw, it will happen anyway..and rightfully so since we obviously have no clue how to govern an Arab nation with all the obvious hate we have for it. I say let Iran, Syria, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, etc all try their luck and shaping the country. Might turn out to be a divided country, but each group will at least have some semblance of recovered dignity and order..something the US "and it's coalition" will never achieve.
There's an old saying: History repeats itself.Havok wrote:
I agree. I just don't think video game consoles are going to be a priority.ATG wrote:
I embrace the premise of the OP.
I think these peeps have a chance at a good life.
Islam jizzlam, people want to be happy. Economic prosperity means full bellies and pregnant wives.
Time will tell which way they will go.
Last edited by Bagel_Bites (2008-03-08 11:51:46)
Iraqis know a lot about electronics.
Cell phones and arty shells too, but then you know that.GunSlinger OIF II wrote:
Iraqis know a lot about electronics.
Wait, was that what you were getting at?
Great, I will have to stand in line the night before the release of the Jihadbox 270 if I want to play all the cool games like "Road toMecca" and "Grandtheft Camel".Bagel_Bites wrote:
After World War 2, Japan embraced American capitalism and is now thriving. They dominate many aspects of the technology market...especially video games. The question up for debate is: If Iraq decides to get smart and follow the same route as Japan, will their initial video game console be able to compete? If so, in what markets? If not, how long will this trial and error process last before they roll out with a successful console (i.e. one that can compete with the likes of Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony)?