Nessie said...

Nessie at 12:57 PM JST - 2nd October

We won't know which response was savvier for at least another ten years.

Posted in Lessons for U.S. from Japan's debt crisis at 12:57 PM JST - 2nd October
Nessie at 12:05 PM JST - 2nd October

They have one of these awards for Japanese AV, too, I hear.

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Nessie at 11:59 AM JST - 2nd October

Good stuff from Nigelboy.

And BlueTiger, pointing out the woman's options is not the same as blaming her.

Posted in Murdered Okayama woman had complained to police about being stalked at 11:59 AM JST - 2nd October
Nessie at 11:51 AM JST - 2nd October

One of the first things I noticed afer moving to Japan from the UK was the absence of the brain-dead, attitude-laden feral underclass chavs that roam the streets in certain areas.

Absolutely the best thing about Japan.

Posted in Jeering crowd goads suicidal jumper to his death in England at 11:51 AM JST - 2nd October
Nessie at 11:50 AM JST - 2nd October

Trickiest question: "Do you hear those voices too?"

Posted in What is the trickiest question to answer in a job interview? at 11:50 AM JST - 2nd October
Nessie at 11:34 AM JST - 2nd October

McCain's been managing expectations. If Palin shows up, she'll have exceeded expectations.

Posted in Palin gets chance to overcome doubts in VP debate at 11:34 AM JST - 2nd October
Nessie at 11:30 AM JST - 2nd October

"where do you see yourself in 5 years?"...I have a good answer for it but I am not going to post it. It's a bit humorous and optimistic. Managers love that.

I always answer this one: "Well you're here. And I'm there. And I'm explaining to you how to file…

Posted in What is the trickiest question to answer in a job interview? at 11:30 AM JST - 2nd October
Nessie at 11:15 AM JST - 2nd October

Columnist Michelle Malkin on PBS anchor Gwen Ifill, who is serving as moderator for the debate: "she's so far in the tank for the Democratic presidential candidate, her oxygen delivery line is running out."

Not really wise to mention oxygen lines with reference to McCain's campaign, Sarge, which is on…

Posted in Palin gets chance to overcome doubts in VP debate at 11:15 AM JST - 2nd October
Nessie at 11:12 AM JST - 2nd October

...and they should be made to have to face the family, although that one might be filed under "be careful what you wish for." Community service for cleaing up the mess would also be appropriate.

Posted in Jeering crowd goads suicidal jumper to his death in England at 11:12 AM JST - 2nd October
Nessie at 11:11 AM JST - 2nd October

The police should have been arresting the twerps for obstructing officers in the course of their duty (trying to persuade the young man to step down.)

Definitely agree with you there, Cleo.

As far as charging them with manslaughter, I don't think it's appropriate. Maybe something like abetting in a…

Posted in Jeering crowd goads suicidal jumper to his death in England at 11:11 AM JST - 2nd October