Beelzebub said...

Beelzebub at 12:44 PM JST - 2nd November

Once I stumbled on an "honor fight" (a duel with fists apparently) between two groups of very tough-looking middle easterners off a suburban cycling trail. I stopped by the nearest police station and reported it. The cops need to know what's going on on their turf, and the last thing…

Posted in Policeman fires two shots during brawl with foreigners in Mie at 12:44 PM JST - 2nd November
Beelzebub at 09:45 AM JST - 2nd November

Headline from AP sometime later this month: "Iran president Ahmadinejad hospitalized with serious case of malaria."

Posted in Ahmadinejad: Iran's enemies are a 'mosquito' at 09:45 AM JST - 2nd November
Beelzebub at 09:08 AM JST - 2nd November

If Medal with Blue Ribbon is for advancing the public good, I propose one be awarded to the monitors of JapanToday.com for having the patience of Job to put up with the wacky posters in here (yours truly included), day after day.

Posted in 678 people, 24 groups to be honored in autumn decorations at 09:08 AM JST - 2nd November
Beelzebub at 04:34 PM JST - 31st October

I hope no one throws his geta at him.

Posted in Bush to visit Japan next week at 04:34 PM JST - 31st October
Beelzebub at 07:24 AM JST - 31st October

And yes I read that they are "not rich." In my view, if you have the time to go cruising off Africa and the money to afford your own yacht -- you're rich.

Posted in BBC: Pirates want $7 million ransom for UK couple at 07:24 AM JST - 31st October
Beelzebub at 07:23 AM JST - 31st October

Typical arrogance and lack of common sense of the rich, thinking they can go on a leisurely cruise through one of the most dangerous places on the globe. I would not want to see them come to harm but they are certainly deserving of being deprived of their wealth. Suggest…

Posted in BBC: Pirates want $7 million ransom for UK couple at 07:23 AM JST - 31st October
Beelzebub at 07:16 AM JST - 31st October

I can't see how Japanese carriers can possibly compete on routes to the US. Ultimately it will be a good deal for travelers, but JAL is already bankrupt -- they just haven't pulled the plug yet.

Posted in U.S. expects 'open skies' talks with Japan to wrap up in December at 07:16 AM JST - 31st October
Beelzebub at 09:23 PM JST - 30th October

The trouble with Predator drone aircraft is that they're taking much too long to get the job done. It's like the old saying about gokiburi, if you squash one in your kitchen, there are 100 to go to his funeral.

Posted in Pakistanis confront Clinton over drone attacks at 09:23 PM JST - 30th October
Beelzebub at 03:33 PM JST - 30th October

The insurance companies and money changers will always find a way to cut themselves in with profits and bonuses. Wait and see, it will be the doctors and nurses, who are already overworked and underpaid, who suffer most of all from this system. Even now dog and cat hospitals are…

Posted in Democrats roll out bill to extend health care to millions at 03:33 PM JST - 30th October
Beelzebub at 11:18 PM JST - 29th October

Sarge, real life isn't ARGOSY magazine. It's time for your country to grow up and stop loving war.

Posted in Obama makes midnight visit to Dover Air Force Base to honor fallen soldiers at 11:18 PM JST - 29th October