JAPAN NEWS AND DISCUSSION
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FullM3taL
If it's about the US hunting down Bin Laden and killing him, the US wanted him dead, and when they found him they went for him. They had the resources, and he was a wanted terrorist responsible for many heinous acts of terror. It's all about having the adequate resources to be able to pull it off, and not many nations have that.
Regarding respecting other nation's sovereignty, well, it's a simple matter of who you are up against. The US cannot do to China and Russia what they did in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Vietnam, Somalia etc, simply because they will be ripped off. So they pick on small states incapable of standing up to them in terms of weapons or economic capabilities.
Posted in: Amnesty criticizes U.S. for 'unlawful' bin Laden raid, drone attacks
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FullM3taL
Always in denial. I think the problem is that J-Gov thinks that the shame of accepting the issue of comfort women will be too great, and so they try to change history in order to show themselves in better light. What the J-Gov fails to realize is that nobody gives will blame the current generation for what their grandfathers did. Somebody needs to tell them that denying these issues reflects more poorly on them than actually accepting the issue, reconciling and moving on.
Posted in: New Jersey town's monument to Korean sex slaves upsetting Japanese officials
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FullM3taL
I love how the word "scientific research" in put in quotation marks in the article. Everyone, right from the lawmakers to the JT staff and the general public know it's a farce.
Posted in: Japanese whalers leave for Pacific
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FullM3taL
@ Tamarama - Actually, he isn't being linked with City anyway. Though Mancini might change his mind seeing that SAF is going for him.
@ Dog - I believe your comment is wrong on many accounts. Miyaichi performed very well at Bolton, even though they got relegated. The aim was for him to get some experience in the PL and I think Wenger is a very smart manager in that regard. And yes, that's coming from a United fan. Kagawa will definitely get playing time now that Scholes is in his last year. By the way, the whole purpose of going after Kagawa is to find a replacement for Scholes. And Kagawa has definitely got the quality needed. Beating Bayern to the title twice in a row is no mean feat. And please, Bundesliga a third rate division? I think most people agree EPL is the hardest and the toughest league, but the Bundesliga is very high quality as well.
I expect United to be busier than usual in the transfer window this time around. So, at least 3 players in (and a couple out) would be my guess.
Posted in: Manchester United boss Ferguson meets Kagawa
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FullM3taL
Oh, sign for United already!
Posted in: Kagawa heading toward Borussia Dortmund exit
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FullM3taL
It just wasn't meant to be for us this season. But hey, we lost the title on goal difference, and Fergie and United always strike back. I expect the next season to be even more closely contested that this one. City do have the upper-hand in terms of financial health, and there's no way United can match that. But I think SAF knows he will have to go into the market looking for some good and cheap buys.
Posted in: Manchester City crowned Premier League champions
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FullM3taL
Well, Fergie knows he needs to buy smart this time around. And I think he will fit in very well at United. City are a group of mercenaries, nothing more. The salaries they pay their players are outrageous and detrimental to the health of English football. I wish the financial fair-play rules could come in sooner.
All I know is that the media can be quite misleading when it comes to football gossip. Every year United are linked with two dozen players (at least)! This season too, we're being linked to Hazard, Gaitan, Muniain, Kagawa, etc. But nothing will be certain until the pen is put to the paper.
Posted in: Kagawa tight-lipped on future after Ferguson visit
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FullM3taL
This movie made me a Hulk fan. Him and Iron Man completely stole the show. How bad must Spider Man be feeling for being left out!
Posted in: 'Avengers' smashes U.S. box office record
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FullM3taL
The author might be correct. But we wouldn't know the truth unless we try out some of these renewable resources. And there's always room to improve the efficiency of energy production from these resources.
Posted in: Efficiency can't replace nuclear power
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FullM3taL
Nice! That must be relaxing.
Posted in: Keeping fit
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FullM3taL
Do my senses deceive me? Finally a official who admits the mistakes made, and speaks the truth. Fair play to you sir.
Posted in: Japan's nuclear safety standards flawed, says commission chief
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FullM3taL
"We must live together as brothers or perish together as fools" - Martin Luther King
The Nuclear industry seems really intent on the latter.
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FullM3taL
Russia and China did raise some valid points. However, their veto was essentially for the protection of their own national interests, and they are completely willing to look sideways while innocent Syrian civilians are being slaughtered, many women and children among them. While it might be worthwhile of Russia to ask who supplies weapons to the Opposition militia, they should also have considered the plight thousands of innocent civilians who were being targeted and killed by the Syrian government itself. Both Russia and China clearly failed to do so because they were blinded by their own personal gains.It is also noteworthy that the resolution did not suggest any sanctions, nor did it call for any military action by the UN Security Council. As such, this veto was a truly despicable act on the part of the Russians and the Chinese.
Posted in: Outrage as Russia, China veto U.N. move on Syria
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FullM3taL
The quickest way to popularize cricket is start with T20 cricket. By the way, I find it amusing and strange that people say that rules of cricket are complex etc. In my opinion, cricket is one of the most easy to play, easy to learn games alongside football and basketball (I'm talking about grassroots level here). It doesn't need that much equipment, the basic rules are simple, and it can be fast-paced and fun. I think this effort is a step in the right direction, and they should try asking ICC for support if possible, because it's a great initiative to popularize the sport.
Anyways, best of luck to J Cricket. Hope you guys progress quickly, and compete at the world stage soon. Too bad Sachin Tendulkar might be retired by then.
PS: Japan vs Pakistan? That's no match. Maybe they should've tried a match with Scotland, Holland, Canada, etc.
Posted in: Howzat!? Tochigi city has cricket aspirations
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FullM3taL
Let the Geiger counter decide....... unless TEPCO and the Gov have messed the devices up as well. :P
Posted in: Chernobyl experts hopeful on Fukushima
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FullM3taL
Oh come on! Hasn't TEPCO already made enough laughing stock out of themselves?
Posted in: 8.5 tons of radioactive water leak from Fukushima plant
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FullM3taL
I'm horrified by this crime. How on earth does she get just four and a half years? Deserves a whole lot more in my opinion.
Posted in: Woman sentenced to 4 1/2 years for breaking babies' legs
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FullM3taL
The pertinent issue is whether it's really safe for people to return now or, well, ever.
Posted in: Mayor of village near Fukushima plant urges residents to return to homes