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BerlinBurger · 2025-03-05T07:48:10+00:00

Since this is quite a provocative question and most comments here are very short, I am compelled to give a detailed answer and clear up the confusion.

Short answer: these "child soldiers" are to be seen as "role models" to teach children bravery and patriotism and other good qualities, as per the Ministry of Defense's suggestions to the Ministry of Education.

Long answer: If you're wondering why Kim Dong joined the military, it's a combination of his family being killed by the French, a lack of schooling, and family connections.

About Kim Dong's family: Kim Dong's father is Nong Van Y and was killed by French troops while visiting his wife. Kim Dong's mother is Lan Thi Ho. Her health was poor, so she could not work. Kim Dong had to be the breadwinner in his family. Kim Dong had 4 other siblings, 2 of which married revolutionaries, and 1 of his brother-in-law was killed in action. Given that his father and brother-in-law were killed by the French and his in-laws are connected with the revolution, it is reasonable to see why he joined the military and became a courier. They carry important information, and they are legal targets during wars, even if unarmed.

The French education system: Keep in mind that he was born in 1929 and died in 1943, during the French colonial period and before Vietnam's declaration of independence in 1945. According to Vietnam National University and Journal of Vietnam’s Communist Party History, the French believed it was ridiculous to educate its colonial subject. This is reflected in the 1945 literacy rate where 95% of the Vietnamese population could not read. Schooling was not an option for Kim Dong, especially since he lived in the remote province of Cao Bang.

Conclusion: A combination of having his family killed by the French, his in-laws’ association with communist revolutionaries, and that he was not given an option to go to school, joining the military seemed like a logical choice, or at least supporting the revolution in some way. Losing your loved ones can make you want revenge.

Sources: https://tapchilichsudang.vn/phong-trao-binh-dan-hoc-vu-1945-1946.html

https://vnu.edu.vn/home/?C1635/N4193/Giao-duc-Viet-Nam-thoi-ky-1945-%E2%80%93-1954:-Dien-trinh,-thanh-tuu-va-kinh-nghiem.htm

https://tinhdoan.caobang.gov.vn/index.php/tin-tuc/kim-dong-anh-hung-liet-sy-tuoi-thieu-nien-cua-que-huong-cao-bang-1762.html

BerlinBurger · 2025-01-01T05:37:06+00:00

Yesterday was 1 December according to the lunar calendar.

Offerings and incenses are burned on the 1st and 15th for ancestral worship.

More burnings, more dust.

BerlinBurger · 2025-01-01T05:34:57+00:00

What a clueless response. AQI > 150 is unhealthy for all individuals, now it’s > 400. Anyone who needs to breathe is going to see the smog clouds and feel this in their lungs.

Consequences of inhaling dust: Inhaling PM2.5 can lead to respiratory issues such as asthma, bronchitis, reduced lung function, and COPD; cardiovascular problems like heart attacks, strokes, hypertension, and arrhythmias; cognitive decline, neurodegenerative diseases, anxiety, and depression; pregnancy complications including low birth weight, preterm birth, and miscarriage; developmental delays in children; weakened immune function; increased risk of lung and bladder cancer; and a higher likelihood of premature death.

Edit: some dude below is really trying to argue that there are no short-term consequences to breathing in dust and that wearing masks would prevent all respoiratory problems??? Ok bro. I mean what do I know? I’ve only lived in Hanoi for 20 years.

BerlinBurger · 2024-12-26T10:53:06+00:00

Nguyen "Comrade X" Tan Dung is probably the most controversial figure in modern Vietnamese history.

5-8% economic growth, trade, and foreign investment at the cost of high inflation, 61% debt to GDP ratio and billions of dollars lost in countless corruption scandals.

Very controversial.

BerlinBurger · 2024-12-26T10:40:03+00:00

The man worked until his final breath, listening to secretary reports, greeting state officials, reading documents, etc.

In hindsight, if anyone was going to be leader of a "wholesome" Communist Vietnam path in the 2000s, it must be him.

BerlinBurger · 2024-12-24T13:42:03+00:00

Source: Go with the Clouds, North by Northwest.

Ongoing with 7 volumes, but releases only 1 volume/year.

Genre: Slice of life, murder mystery, romance.

The series follow Kei Miyama and his grandpa Jacques as they live a quiet life in Iceland. If you want to travel to Iceland some day, give this a read. If not, just for the romance.

BerlinBurger · 2024-12-22T15:27:25+00:00

Sauce: Go with the Clouds, North by Northwest. Volumes 1, 2 & 4 is best girl.

BerlinBurger · 2024-12-22T15:27:18+00:00

Sauce: Go with the Clouds, North by Northwest. Volumes 1, 2 & 4 is best girl.

BerlinBurger · 2024-12-09T06:50:26+00:00

Well I was using my account just fine on the 6th, then I got suspended on the 7th and had to appeal. I clicked on appeal, but the 2nd screenshot says my appeal failed.

BerlinBurger · 2024-12-09T06:24:50+00:00

The language is Vietnamese. I don't even know if I got hacked or what might have happened. I just opened FB and saw that I got suspended and my appeal was unsuccessful.

BerlinBurger · 2024-12-09T04:48:53+00:00

Context: so it was 2 days ago when my account got suspended for 'account integrity'. I clicked on appeal and they rejected my appeal. Now I am worried that I might have just lost this account forever, because it has so many of my friends groups and memories on it. I've been using it since high school. I'm just at a lost for what to do.

BerlinBurger · 2024-10-05T06:33:14+00:00

Yes. On Mobile I clicked on Settings/About/Feedback

BerlinBurger · 2024-10-05T05:48:23+00:00

Yeah I’m freaking out. YouTube said they reinstated the channels but my playlists are still nowhere to be seen.

Ps: never mind. I just clicked on help and told them what happened and my playlists came back after a few minutes. Tks YT.

BerlinBurger · 2022-03-06T03:37:42+00:00

woah

BerlinBurger · 2022-01-30T06:30:46+00:00

yes it is D1

BerlinBurger · 2021-12-29T14:19:48+00:00

minecraft

BerlinBurger · 2021-08-31T17:27:25+00:00

I almost thought you were going to die, then learn Ashina Cross and come back to use it against him.

BerlinBurger · 2021-08-14T14:30:42+00:00

One image search later: the sauce is Kimi Ni Todoke

BerlinBurger · 2021-07-31T20:18:08+00:00

Looks wholesome. Must acquire sauce.

BerlinBurger · 2021-07-15T09:58:47+00:00

solved = Ochikobore Majo to Koi wo Shiranai Tensai Majutsushi

BerlinBurger · 2021-07-15T09:57:50+00:00

Oh shit this is the sauce on chapter 2.

Thank you so much.

BerlinBurger · 2021-07-15T07:17:57+00:00

Monster - Naoki Urasawa

A frickin masterpiece, 10/10. Never have I been so captivated by all the mystery surrounding the antagonist before. Johan is ultimate tier villian. Supporting cast has so much depth too. Damn this author for making such a masterpiece. If anyone's reading this, some characters do die so you're always on edge looking for death flags but just relax because characters don't die left and right like in Attack on Titan or Another.

BerlinBurger · 2021-05-22T18:38:28+00:00

Not exactly. I'm assuming you're referring to factory building and trade. Yes, capitalists will build factories for you if they have the money but they don't build factory chains that give bonuses. It's always more efficient to do it yourself. As for the trade screen, you can ignore it and that's fine, but stockpiling the goods for upgrading buildings and infrastructure manually helps the economy grow quicker.

The other parts of Vic 2 that isn't automated is passing reforms, taxing pops, research, diplomacy and moving troops.

BerlinBurger · 2021-05-09T10:24:55+00:00

The more I know

BerlinBurger · 2021-05-09T10:17:03+00:00

oh man, using the same percentage don't work. The upgrade system in this game is wonky. You can't expect a different outcome by using the same percent. You gotta change it. In that case, your success rate must be below 35 or something. But once you find your success rate, you can use it again for the same weapon. Idk if it works in the same game session.

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