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DentShop's past comments

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  DentShopFeb. 08, 2012 - 08:37AM JST

  has been in Japan for about 10 years.

  Ahem - had.

  Posted in: Pair indicted over murder of Nepalese man in Osaka

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  DentShopFeb. 07, 2012 - 08:17AM JST

  You can also be sure that the victim was not exercising caution.

  Oh! Can you? What insight you must have!

  A 62 year old woman at 10:30 on a wintery Saturday night on narrow Japanese streets, hit by 3 cars travelling together - the lead car driven by a young man. Gee, that sounds like her fault.

  What have I missed?

  Posted in: Woman killed in hit-and-run involving three cars

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  DentShopFeb. 06, 2012 - 09:36AM JST

  Eww - whats with the photo? A handicapped woman limping out of the bathroom?

  Posted in: Asia's K-Pop clones dance to South Korean beat

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  DentShopFeb. 06, 2012 - 09:32AM JST

  but in this case I don't think nationality is a major factor

  I beg to differ - but thats just me.

  Posted in: Parents of hit-and-run victim present petition demanding stiffer penalty for defendant

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  DentShopFeb. 05, 2012 - 09:27PM JST

  she is the real reason Barrack Obama is in office.

  She was but one factor that led to Obamas win.

  Dont forget the disastrous Republican administration that preceded him, their destroying of Americas economy and international standing.

  Dont forget that McCain was a very unappealing choice for swinging voters.

  Dont forget that Obama raised and spent a record amount of money to get elected and enthused a lot of Americans who would normally not vote to come out and cast their ballot. They werent coming out to vote against Palin.

  Posted in: Romney wins big in Nevada

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  DentShopFeb. 05, 2012 - 02:10AM JST

  look at europe, they have been importing people from the middle east for decades to keep their numbers growing to prop up their nanny state systems. look at what it got them. ethnic rioting, ghettoized muslims, terrorism.

  Agreed. Stay away from Japan.

  Posted in: Japan's population to shrink two thirds by 2110

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  DentShopFeb. 04, 2012 - 08:36AM JST

  that's 168 and a half dead chicken

  The chickens are fine dude - they just cant fly no mo.

  Posted in: Kobayashi eats record 337 chicken wings

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  DentShopFeb. 03, 2012 - 09:27PM JST

  after the current occupant of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave is sent packing on Jan 20, 2013

  Why? The Dems nominating someone else for their candidacy? Not that I knew of either.

  The only other way it could happen would be if..... wait, no - you arent suggesting that maybe....no... hahahaha!

  Posted in: Trump endorsement of Romney a huge diversion in Republican race

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  DentShopFeb. 03, 2012 - 08:50AM JST

  The question is, will the American people fire Obama, or incredibly, give him 4 more years?

  If there was someone else worth voting for - he might get fired. A decent alternative please!

  Posted in: Trump endorsement of Romney a huge diversion in Republican race

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  DentShopFeb. 02, 2012 - 10:53AM JST

  I don't know if you can run a campaign any worse than that.

  And to think that the Dems have barely spent a penny. And when it comes to fundraising - they have the master at the helm.

  Posted in: After Florida win, Romney makes gaffe on poor

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  DentShopFeb. 02, 2012 - 10:09AM JST

  girded for an epic White House clash

  Epic? Oh please. This upcoming loss could shatter the Republican party for a decade. Such a shame that the GOP has lost its way.

  Posted in: After Florida win, Romney makes gaffe on poor

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  DentShopFeb. 01, 2012 - 11:47AM JST

  I reach for my wallet and gladly pay. It's a date you know.

  Avoid this by getting the girl to pay.

  Posted in: What do you think of the quality of waiters in Japanese restaurants?

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  DentShopFeb. 01, 2012 - 11:16AM JST

  Emi is a young woman, not a young man.

  Hey, Daniel is a business student - not a biology professor. Give him a break lol..

  Posted in: Tea lady

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  DentShopJan. 31, 2012 - 08:29AM JST

  keeping everyone to busy have to romantic relationships

  Yes - because knowing the Japanese, if their time was freed up, romance would be the first thing on their agenda.

  But seriously, can we fix this without more immigration? Things are quite nice now, no need to spoil it.

  Anyway, Japan and Finland are about the same size. But Finland has only about 8 million people and they even have better mobile phones. I am sure Japan could adapt.

  Posted in: Japan's population to shrink two thirds by 2110

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  DentShopJan. 31, 2012 - 08:20AM JST

  Newt: I am the lesser of two evils!

  Mitt: No - I am!

  Newt: No, I am!!

  Mitt: No...

  Posted in: Romney, Gingrich trade accusations over character, consistency, leadership

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  DentShopJan. 31, 2012 - 08:17AM JST

  Bravo. There is nothing these girls cant sell. I am in complete awe of their owners who are nothing less than geniuses.

  Why arent these babes being used to fix the North Korean situation? If anyone can do it - it is AKB.

  Posted in: AKB48 get a new look for men's suit commercial

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  DentShopJan. 28, 2012 - 08:40AM JST

  equality of family

  As long as they arent Japanese I take it?

  Posted in: How foreigners’ daily lives change when they live in Japan

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  DentShopJan. 25, 2012 - 10:29PM JST

  Personally I love the AKBs. Ever since I turned about 14 I have loved seeing teenage girls being sexualised and expoloited. Not too many teenage babes smile at me or even look at me, so it is nice when the AKBers do their little bounce and point at me. I am sure it is biological. Not sure if it is that great for other young girls though. The only thing worth being for young Japanese girls is "cute" and the demands of them are fairly unrealistic. Now back to You Tube...

  Posted in: Do you think all-girl groups like AKB48 are being marketed as sexualized little Lolitas or is it just harmless fun?

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  DentShopJan. 25, 2012 - 09:59PM JST

  I have asked my wife not to use Japanese with them at home when I am not there.

  guess what - she uses Japanese when youre not there.

  Posted in: How foreigners’ daily lives change when they live in Japan

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  DentShopJan. 25, 2012 - 12:18PM JST

  It is important to keep some of your national identity but also as important is to not forget where you are. Give and take. If Asian people stomped around America telling everyone that they are Asian, they will never change their ways and you had better just like it - well, we know what the reaction would be.

  An acquaintance of mine got a sales job in Tokyo which meant he would be packing up and leaving. He told me before he left that "he doesnt bow" and that his Japanese boss would have to get used to it. I told him I would catch up with him next month when he is back in Osaka. He gave me a bemused look and I reminded him he wasnt a White House dignitary and it was akin to Japanese people saying "We dont shake hands with American business people..." Well, sure enough he was back soon asking for his TV stand and dining chairs back which he sold me for next to nothing. I told him how to get to Ikea.

  We Americans prefer to speak on tough real issues.

  Leave it for Dave Spector mate - he is taking care of the real issues.

  Posted in: How foreigners’ daily lives change when they live in Japan

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