RakishGadfly said...

RakishGadfly at 09:24 AM JST - 24th November

Yep, in the long term Japan did right by keeping out an invasion of missionaries and proselytizing masses. One thing I like about Japan is the relative lack of a presence of organized religion.

Posted in Japanese Christian martyrs to be beatified at 09:24 AM JST - 24th November
RakishGadfly at 09:21 AM JST - 24th November

There is also nothing saying that atrocities could not have been committed by future Japanese soldiers even with christianity.

Indeed - christianity didn't seem to act as much a brake on the barbarism of Nazi Germany.

Posted in Japanese Christian martyrs to be beatified at 09:21 AM JST - 24th November
RakishGadfly at 09:14 AM JST - 24th November

hereforknow;

Please explain how a car made by American workers (non-unionized) in the US by a Japanese company starts off with a $2,000 advantage over a similar car made by a US automaker.

Posted in What's your view on whether or not the U.S. government should bail out the Big 3 automakers? at 09:14 AM JST - 24th November
RakishGadfly at 09:03 AM JST - 24th November

Anyway, go to it armchair Sherlocks - I'm sure the police will appreciate all of your sound, rational points. Of course, it's far more likely that that a conspiracy of the state and/or organized crime (motive anyone?) did this over one deranged individual with an unusual love of animals. I…

Posted in Suspect says murders motivated by death of pet dog 34 years ago at 09:03 AM JST - 24th November
RakishGadfly at 08:55 AM JST - 24th November

how was he able to learn the whereabout/addresses of these pension ministry officials? google? lexis-nexis? perhaps, just dumb luck?

Why, my dear onerldoneppl, maybe he did? There are lots of ways to learn someones address in Japan, other than the obvious phone book. Municipal records and course the old koseki…

Posted in Suspect says murders motivated by death of pet dog 34 years ago at 08:55 AM JST - 24th November
RakishGadfly at 06:52 AM JST - 24th November

pathat;

Please elaborate on these fabled mineral riches of the four islands Japan wants back. Not much there except bogs, however the waters around them may hold a lot more. Japan will eventually get them back, though I'm sure with some cash changing hands. And your undying support, I'm sure.

Posted in Japan, Russia vow concrete steps to end island dispute at 06:52 AM JST - 24th November
RakishGadfly at 03:25 AM JST - 24th November

In space, no one can hear you serve a subpoena.

Posted in Would-be Japanese space tourist wants $21 million back at 03:25 AM JST - 24th November
RakishGadfly at 03:21 AM JST - 24th November

No doubt comes with a "Warning - do not use near heat or open flame." sticker. I smell a future lawsuit, along with the lovely aroma of lilac.

Posted in Extinguisher-style deodorant spray at 03:21 AM JST - 24th November
RakishGadfly at 03:17 AM JST - 24th November

Of course Russia wants to play nice - with oil prices tanking they have less reason to swagger.

Posted in Japan, Russia vow concrete steps to end island dispute at 03:17 AM JST - 24th November
RakishGadfly at 02:59 AM JST - 24th November

Every time there is a major crime story like this, there are so many idiotic comments here about so-and-so being the fall guy or it's an inside job/yakuza/imperial household agency, or or all three. Skepticism is good, believing in conspiracy theories is not and says more about those putting them…

Posted in Suspect says murders motivated by death of pet dog 34 years ago at 02:59 AM JST - 24th November