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Noda says Japan will not turn inward after disaster

Politics Sep. 24, 2011 - 03:00PM JST ( 21 )

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sf2kSep. 24, 2011 - 09:07AM JST

seems he's going through the "Are you a new PM in Japan?" brochure
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smithinjapanSep. 24, 2011 - 09:12AM JST

"Noda told a news conference Friday that Japan could take the lead in improving nuclear safety around the world by quickly and accurately sharing the results of power plant accident triggered by the disaster."

No offense to the PM, but in my books 'quickly' means fast, not months in the making, and 'accurately' means being precise, not vague. When a person cannot even come up with a plan for a road plan for something, you know they are in trouble.
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pamelotSep. 24, 2011 - 09:16AM JST

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda says Japan will step up its contributions to the international community rather than "turn inward" after the devastating quake and tsunami that struck in March.

'Gotta admire a guy who is so generous with other people's money...
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sillygirlSep. 24, 2011 - 09:45AM JST

it already is turned inward - i suppose the laws of nature means if it turns anymore it WILL be outward.
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theproSep. 24, 2011 - 10:10AM JST

Japan has been turning inward for years now
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Graham DeShazoSep. 24, 2011 - 10:18AM JST

To "turn" inward, one must have been facing outward at some point.
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globalwatcherSep. 24, 2011 - 10:46AM JST

He was not my choice at beginning, but I am getting to like this guy. He set up his own blog site already (My submission has been accepted) and he is open to new ideas. I am impressed what he had to say at UN Assembly. So far, he is doing a good job.
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warnerbroSep. 24, 2011 - 10:59AM JST

Exactly when will this quick and accurate sharing of what it learned commence?
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zichiSep. 24, 2011 - 12:11PM JST

Noda said Japan could take the lead in improving nuclear safety around the world by quickly and accurately sharing what it learned from the accident at the Fukushima Daichi power plant triggered by the disaster - the worst radiation leak since Chernobyl.

Firstly, TEPCO does not want to share any information even with the government and the people of the nation.

The best way to campaign for increasing nuclear safety around the world would be to campaign for the closure of all nuke power plants, and the end of all atomic weapons.
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JapanGalSep. 24, 2011 - 12:52PM JST

Give him a chance kids. Eat a kasha knish and chill. He might be good!
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smithinjapanSep. 24, 2011 - 12:55PM JST

I AM glad that Japan gives aid, but I think at this point cutting some aid in favour of reconstruction after March 11th is not a bad thing, and in particular since EVERY DAY in the media there's talk of raising taxes and cutting this and that to cover costs. STEPPING UP aid is absolutely ridiculous, and in my opinion is merely a means to cover up Japan's failure to handle the ongoing crises adequately.

Sudan Representative: "So... what are you doing in terms of dealing with the crippled Fukushima plant"

Noda: "Before we discuss that, how about I give you a billion yen. And donate a bunch of food from Fukushima for FREE to show you it's not contaminated."

Sudan: "Wow... how generous. Thank you."

Noda: "Now, what were you saying?"

Sudan: "Nothing."

Noda: "Oh... and keep tabs on the people who get the aforementioned food and let us know what happens -- err... how they get along with our donations, please."

I seriously wish Japan were as concerned with their well-being as they are how they appear to others.
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sswaySep. 24, 2011 - 04:10PM JST

Anyone who thinks this year's PM will be any different than the last one that was paraded around for us all is simply delusional. He is simply out there to give the speeches he is told to give and to placate the masses. Oh what, the country is tired of the current PM? Simply elect a new one, rinse and repeat.

Japan needs to fix their nuclear issue and stop the spread of radiological contamination. EVERYTHING else in Japan must take a back seat priority to this until it is resolved. Nothing is as important as this for saving their nation (and the world).
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zichiSep. 24, 2011 - 04:58PM JST

Japan does not usually give aid, it gives loans, and at some point wants something in return.
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tmarieSep. 24, 2011 - 05:23PM JST

Do other leaders besides the US even bother to learn the Japanese PM's names? "Who? Whatever! He'll be gone soon anyway".

Great, so can he help Japan with looking outward and stop being so damn xenophobic?
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KonstaSep. 24, 2011 - 07:06PM JST

zichiSep. 24, 2011 - 04:58PM JST Japan does not usually give aid, it gives loans, and at some point wants something in return.

It is common practice to call it "help" when you give a loan. For example, as the result of the help to Greece during the current crisis, its debt increased 50% (!).
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KonstaSep. 24, 2011 - 07:14PM JST

sswaySep. 24, 2011 - 04:10PM JST Anyone who thinks this year's PM will be any different than the last one that was paraded around for us all is simply delusional. He is simply out there to give the speeches he is told to give and to placate the masses. Oh what, the country is tired of the current PM? Simply elect a new one, rinse and repeat. Japan needs to fix their nuclear issue and stop the spread of radiological contamination. EVERYTHING else in Japan must take a back seat priority to this until it is resolved. Nothing is as important as this for saving their nation (and the world).

Japan should also not stop living. Within the bounds of zillion things and problems internally and externally, Noda is doing OK. Changing governments like gloves will surely move nothing forward, except non-stop political circus.
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gonemadSep. 26, 2011 - 06:29PM JST

I seriously wish Japan were as concerned with their well-being as they are how they appear to others.

You have to see this in context with the racing duel with the Chinese for African oil resources. There is little charity behind these announcements.
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Marion Wm SteeleSep. 26, 2011 - 09:24PM JST

If I were Noda, I would start visiting China, Korea, and Russia and attempt to make nice nice and try to win friends for Japan. After all " this is what he was chosen for." Visit and shake some hands. You might also sit down with Hillary and remind her that it is time for the USA to dismantle thier Empire and bring back the military that occupy some 800 bases all over this planet (It would save the USA over a trillion dollars!
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sfjp330Sep. 27, 2011 - 04:18AM JST

It's not the problem of Noda. The real problem of Japan is their goverment representatives and their philosophy which has not changed for decades. The dysfuncitional goverment that continues to bicker at each other for no logical purpose other for their self power greed and continues to damage people of Japan. Unless Noda and majority of the politicans work together on the massive problems and have better understanding of unity from both parties, Japan will not have a future. How can you have a stable future when you have 6 prime ministers in 5 years?
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KonstaSep. 27, 2011 - 08:43PM JST

Marion Wm SteeleSep. 26, 2011 - 09:24PM JST If I were Noda, I would start visiting China, Korea, and Russia and attempt to make nice nice and try to win friends for Japan. After all " this is what he was chosen for." Visit and shake some hands. You might also sit down with Hillary and remind her that it is time for the USA to dismantle thier Empire and bring back the military that occupy some 800 bases all over this planet (It would save the USA over a trillion dollars!

Golden words! They say that wisdom comes with age. I hope people will read this and try to understand the meaning, really-really hard.
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crustpunkerSep. 28, 2011 - 09:40AM JST

"Noda said Japan could take the lead in improving nuclear safety around the world by quickly and accurately sharing what it learned from the accident at the Fukushima Daichi power plant triggered by the disaster - the worst radiation leak since Chernobyl."

Has Japan inc. and its rag tag group of keystone cop clowns EVER done ANYTHING "Quickly" or "Accurately" least of all how they in particular actually handled the accident and how they are continuing to plod along at a snails pace in terms of solving the many problems left in the wake of the disaster.

pitiful