KumaNiku said...

KumaNiku at 06:40 AM JST - 4th November

'Warns of a humanitarian Crisis'? What did the estimated 3 million deaths in Congo's civil war in the last couple of decades constitute? A shame? If the developed world is serious about human rights, then all this 'It's Europe's fault' and 'The US won't bother because there is no oil'…

Posted in West warns of humanitarian crisis in Congo at 06:40 AM JST - 4th November
KumaNiku at 08:33 AM JST - 1st November

Seriously? World War 2 ended over 60 years ago, why isn't the world able to move on. History will prove Japanese aggression during the war, I don't understand why a man should lose his job after denying aggression.

Because history and people's perception of it is subjective. Why do…

Posted in Air force chief fired over essay denying Japan's aggression during World War II at 08:33 AM JST - 1st November
KumaNiku at 08:12 AM JST - 1st November

'Doctors of the Worlde' - I haven't heard of them. Are they an offshoot of Medicens sans Frontier?

I hope this ends well - I have great respect for those who place themselves in great danger on simples principles such as that everyone, no matter who or where, deserves medical…

Posted in $3 mil ransom demanded for Japanese doctor, Dutch nurse in Ethiopia at 08:12 AM JST - 1st November
KumaNiku at 07:55 AM JST - 1st November

One of my good friends is a staunch McCain supporter, which is fine. I must say I know more people (American and non American) who are for Obama - overwhelmingly so.

What disappoints me though was that my McCain friend got lulled into the tabloid sensationlist tirades against Obama "He's…

Posted in Across the globe, Americans gear up to vote at 07:55 AM JST - 1st November
KumaNiku at 07:34 AM JST - 1st November

Tamogami wrote in the essay, ‘‘Our country is said to have invaded the Chinese mainland and the Korean Peninsula in the prewar period,’’ referring to the period before and during WWII... But surprisingly few people are aware (of the fact) that the Japanese army was stationed in these countries on…

Posted in Air force chief fired over essay denying Japan's aggression during World War II at 07:34 AM JST - 1st November
KumaNiku at 09:46 PM JST - 29th October

I always find it curious that in the US (by some staunch Republican friends) is that apparently, the Democrats can never do anything right, and Republicans are always the best choice and vice-versa for other acquiantances.

I then draw the conclusion and ask "What is the point of having a…

Posted in McCain says pundits being fooled; promises victory at 09:46 PM JST - 29th October
KumaNiku at 09:22 PM JST - 28th September

What is wrong with simply defaulting out of the debt? Historically, it has been defaulting which has 'shaken off the chains' (to quote Solon) and enable rebuilding and re-establish prosperity. Of course, if this happens, we would have to use our memory to stop this from happening again. That can…

Posted in $700 bil rescue plan finalized; House to vote Monday at 09:22 PM JST - 28th September
KumaNiku at 12:08 PM JST - 28th September

I also thought this was well known. While not justifying Japan's actions during WW2. He was one of the few realistic and reasoned Commanders that the Japanese had as well as being an early proponent of carrier warfare.

It is easy to dismiss all of the German and Japanese commanders…

Posted in Message in old cipher led to Yamamoto's death: U.S. documents at 12:08 PM JST - 28th September
KumaNiku at 08:26 PM JST - 27th September

I remember my climb up Fuji too - great experience, which I want to do again. Word of advice: Climb in proper footwear and WITHOUT an ingrown toenail.

KN

Posted in Mt Fuji at 08:26 PM JST - 27th September
KumaNiku at 08:24 AM JST - 20th September

Interesting article. I've had my share of experiences with Tokyo Taxis, most of them pretty good - including one where I gave the cabbie an improptu English lesson and he knocked 2000 yen off the fare (almost 50%)... Also, having a Japanese girlfriend who can talk her way out of…

Posted in Sex and the city: Tokyo's taxi drivers see it all at 08:24 AM JST - 20th September