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  • Farmboy at 09:23 PM JST - 26th May

    The petition mentioned above (31000 scientists) was circulated by this organization: http://www.oism.org/

    Notice that they also offer a link to DVDs about nuclear war survival on their website, so I guess they have other things on their mind...

    Posted in G-8 climate chiefs urge leaders to agree to CO2 cut target at 09:23 PM JST - 26th May

  • Farmboy at 07:16 AM JST - 26th May

    Stallone is now 61. With all this international experience he can run for president in ten years or so. Anyway, I loved Rocky...the first one, so whatever...if the worst thing he's ever done in his life is make some Grade B movies, that's not so bad.

    Posted in Rambo takes aim at Myanmar junta at 07:16 AM JST - 26th May

  • Farmboy at 09:27 AM JST - 24th May

    There is a short explanation of the history of the protest, and support, of the anthem here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KimigaYo Check out the section on "Controversy," if you have a short attention span.

    It sounds like some people believe that this is just something that some teacher decided to do last week…

    Posted in 2 teachers punished for refusing to stand up, recite 'Kimigayo' at 09:27 AM JST - 24th May

  • Farmboy at 07:52 AM JST - 24th May

    For many folks, this particular anthem has associations with the militarily driven, expansionist Japan of the past. There are a lot of old wounds and feelings of betrayal, as well as fears that Japan may once again head in that direction, tied up in many protest of this anthem. That…

    Posted in 2 teachers punished for refusing to stand up, recite 'Kimigayo' at 07:52 AM JST - 24th May

  • Farmboy at 03:57 PM JST - 22nd May

    If the magazine had been insulting to other religions, it would be taken care of the modern way - lawsuits! What progress we've made...

    Posted in Publisher to suspend cartoon sales after Muslims say it insults Islam at 03:57 PM JST - 22nd May

  • Farmboy at 02:15 PM JST - 22nd May

    Well, of course it was offensive and rude, thoughtless and disrespectful. On the other hand, the publisher has apologized, pulled the issue, and promised to do better in the future. I suspect truly devout Muslims would be able to forgive at this point, and for the rest, there isn't much…

    Posted in Publisher to suspend cartoon sales after Muslims say it insults Islam at 02:15 PM JST - 22nd May

  • Farmboy at 08:55 PM JST - 21st May

    Note: You have to find the terrorists in order to appease them. "Yuuu-huuu, Osaaaama" has not proven to be effective.

    Posted in Bush warns against appeasing terrorists; Obama claims 'false political attack' on him at 08:55 PM JST - 21st May

  • Farmboy at 08:08 PM JST - 21st May

    I suspect Clinton will carry on with her campaign long after the election is over, but hey, whatever...

    I don't agree that McCain will win, as he's annoyed too many people in his own power base, but I think the "old white guy" factor will figure big in the coming…

    Posted in Clinton says she's not ready to concede at 08:08 PM JST - 21st May

  • Farmboy at 07:58 PM JST - 21st May

    Really, I totally understand the desire on the part of some Japanese to be able to defend their own country, especially since the US has forgotten why they insisted on a pacifist constitution in the first place. Still, it's clear where this is going...

    I guess North Korea will start…

    Posted in Japan enacts 1st law allowing for military space use at 07:58 PM JST - 21st May

  • Farmboy at 09:05 AM JST - 21st May

    Now, now, folks. We should show more respect for the aged. Osama Bin Laden is getting old too, and will probably retire in 2012 after his 1000th video is shown.

    Posted in McCain says Iraq war can be won by 2013 at 09:05 AM JST - 21st May

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