J_rock said...

J_rock at 01:59 AM JST - 7th September

I'm not sure if it's possible for Japanese politics to become any more depressing. Good luck Japan, you're going to need it.

Posted in Ozawa's comeback as DPJ secretary-general worries some at 01:59 AM JST - 7th September
J_rock at 01:55 AM JST - 7th September

I'm glad that he seems happy and healthy, but I still feel the circumstances surrounding his conception and birth were very suspicious and ultimately did nothing but delay the discussion of an issue that Japan's sexist gerontocracy are going to have to deal with at some point. Still, given the…

Posted in Prince Hisahito turns 3 at 01:55 AM JST - 7th September
J_rock at 12:03 AM JST - 13th August

do you know people who have started using it used it for a period of time and then stopped using it and have been able to maintain the similarly successful way of life they had before they took the first dose without the fear that they may one day return…

Posted in Kawamura warns public against drug abuse after Sakai's arrest at 12:03 AM JST - 13th August
J_rock at 05:28 AM JST - 12th August

Bento, this is exactly the same false dichotomy to which I was referring earlier. If someone is gainfully employed, is able to maintain successful relationships, and is generally making a positive contribution to society, then what would it possibly prove were they to quit using illegal drugs for a year?…

Posted in Kawamura warns public against drug abuse after Sakai's arrest at 05:28 AM JST - 12th August
J_rock at 11:47 PM JST - 11th August

It's amusing, and also frustrating, to hear all these politicians and JT posters moralizing on the evils of "drug" abuse while saying idiotic things like "I get high on life and Guinness", with absolutely no trace of irony. Recreational alcohol abuse is a sanctioned and accepted part of life in…

Posted in Kawamura warns public against drug abuse after Sakai's arrest at 11:47 PM JST - 11th August
J_rock at 04:30 AM JST - 29th July

I can only imagine that most Japanese schools would be wholly unprepared for such a situation. And it's probably fair to assume that "Japanese as a second language" type classes don't exist in many places. Not having the language skills to keep up can make learning, not to mention interacting…

Posted in Foreign schoolgirl's admittance delayed due to teachers' opposition at 04:30 AM JST - 29th July
J_rock at 02:40 AM JST - 26th July

I've been to Fuji Rock 5 times and it's easily one of the best music festivals on the planet. I'd love to be there right now.

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J_rock at 11:55 PM JST - 17th July

Good one Sarge. A Republican party in full-meltdown mode is certainly a better choice than the Social - oops, I mean Democrats. Get a clue.

The LDP certainly deserve to be thrown out on their butts, but there is also the fact that the DPJ is wholly unfit to govern.…

Posted in Only a miracle can save LDP now at 11:55 PM JST - 17th July
J_rock at 02:43 AM JST - 26th June

I don't believe that homosexuality is genetic either, nobody has come up with the "gay gene" yet now have they? People make choices, and I see the "Gay gene" as an excuse to try to force people to agree with their lifestyle choices. It appears to be more psychological than…

Posted in US church creates stir with gay exorcism video at 02:43 AM JST - 26th June
J_rock at 02:36 AM JST - 16th June

I've had my best experiences on Singapore, Malaysia and Cathay. Northwest is hands down the worst. Back when I used to fly regularly between Japan and Canada, I would avoid Northworst like the plague despite the fact that the fares were often significantly cheaper than other airlines.

Posted in In your experience, which airline has the best flight attendants and which one has the worst? at 02:36 AM JST - 16th June