16-03-2011, 10:38 AM
I don't know how to reconcile Pallast's statement above that some of the reactors' containment vessels were made by GE and some by Toshiba. I think that is not correct, but can not confirm. I believe the containment vessels and reactors were made by GE and the emergency generators were made by Toshiba.
Amazing to me is that when all the generators/pumps failed they did not use heavy helicopters to bring in others and fuel and set them up, using seawater! Such large generators/pumps exist in all countries for emergencies! They would only need six or less, depending on size and some hoses - and people to run them! It now turns out that for a good part of the day yesterday the entire nuclear power plant was EVACUATED [i.e. no humans there....let the computers [if they are even still running....doubtful...run the out of control plant.] I think at this stage one has to agree with Pallast that one can not trust what the authorities are saying in real time. They seem more concerned in stopping panic, than in telling the whole truth.
Amazing to me is that when all the generators/pumps failed they did not use heavy helicopters to bring in others and fuel and set them up, using seawater! Such large generators/pumps exist in all countries for emergencies! They would only need six or less, depending on size and some hoses - and people to run them! It now turns out that for a good part of the day yesterday the entire nuclear power plant was EVACUATED [i.e. no humans there....let the computers [if they are even still running....doubtful...run the out of control plant.] I think at this stage one has to agree with Pallast that one can not trust what the authorities are saying in real time. They seem more concerned in stopping panic, than in telling the whole truth.
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"If there is no struggle there is no progress. Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and never will" - Frederick Douglass
"Civil disobedience is not our problem. Our problem is civil obedience! People are obedient in the face of poverty, starvation, stupidity, war, and cruelty. Our problem is that grand thieves are running the country. That's our problem!" - Howard Zinn
"If there is no struggle there is no progress. Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and never will" - Frederick Douglass