Dukes said...

Dukes at 11:49 AM JST - 25th August

Despite the poor sound quality it was a pretty good CC. Now it's time to get on with your lives citizens.

Posted in Curtain comes down on Beijing Olympics as baton passes to London at 11:49 AM JST - 25th August
Dukes at 10:11 PM JST - 21st August

There's no doubt that Ai-chan has been a grossly overrated media darling and probably others were more worthy of being the flagbearer, but there are a few unsporting idiot guests here willing to rub the salt in to a local. What's with the spite? You've probably all got lots of…

Posted in Fukuhara outclassed by world No. 1 Zhang in table tennis at 10:11 PM JST - 21st August
Dukes at 12:56 PM JST - 14th August

Let's just hope we don't hear down the track that he's been juiced all along.

Posted in What do you think of American swimmer Michael Phelps' long victory yell after he wins a race? at 12:56 PM JST - 14th August
Dukes at 03:42 PM JST - 28th July

I genuinely hope Beijing pulls off a great Olympics. But most of the problems we're now seeing on the eve of the games (heavy pollution, over-politicization, media censorship, muted supporting, etc) were well known long before the Chinese were ever dubiously awarded them. If the games are a failure in…

Posted in Beijing shrouded in thick fog of pollution ahead of athletes' arrival for Olympics at 03:42 PM JST - 28th July
Dukes at 11:13 AM JST - 23rd July

smithinjapan, the Japanese can hardly be accused of acting with a nationalistic fervour in regard to this particular issue, unlike the Koreans who undeniably have been, so your accusation of me being one-sided is unfounded, my friend. I did say that both nations have legitimate historical claims but you obviously…

Posted in Japan-S Korea islet row spoils more cultural exchanges at 11:13 AM JST - 23rd July
Dukes at 09:43 AM JST - 23rd July

The Koreans once again are living up to their notorious reputation for aggressive protestations. Their recent track record for ridiculous nationalistic claims against Japan hardly encourages neutrals to support them in this case. You only have to look at their attempts at respelling the name to "Corea". They incorrectly believe…

Posted in Japan-S Korea islet row spoils more cultural exchanges at 09:43 AM JST - 23rd July