RakishGadfly said...

RakishGadfly at 09:31 AM JST - 10th November

If NK shows a picture of her, check it for evidence of Photoshopping.

Posted in N Korea intends to arrange meeting between abductee Matsumoto, kin at 09:31 AM JST - 10th November
RakishGadfly at 09:25 AM JST - 10th November

I wonder if Akihabara and the fall of Asian cities have something in common that is still alive in the crowds around me

No.

Posted in The day Japan’s netizens turned news on its head at 09:25 AM JST - 10th November
RakishGadfly at 09:23 AM JST - 10th November

Excellent story and far above JTs usual quality. More like this, please. And even without cameras, the monkey reflex to gawk at others' misery is pretty pathetic. I had a girlfriend collapse in a subway station and when the paramedics looked after fer, a crowd gathered to watch with one…

Posted in The day Japan’s netizens turned news on its head at 09:23 AM JST - 10th November
RakishGadfly at 08:49 AM JST - 9th November

Are Bible sales up too?

Posted in Fears of a Democrat crackdown lead to boom in gun sales at 08:49 AM JST - 9th November
RakishGadfly at 06:16 AM JST - 9th November

cwhite;

I think they were holographic sights which can be exported which are mainly for military use, but you need an export permit to do so.

Posted in U.S. Army captain gets 1 year for smuggling firearms parts to Japan at 06:16 AM JST - 9th November
RakishGadfly at 02:36 AM JST - 9th November

send all the US Forces-Japan home, and see how soon the Red Chinese will be in here!

This kind of statement is always good for a chuckle - thanks.

Posted in U.S. commander suggests delay in moving Marines from Japan to Guam at 02:36 AM JST - 9th November
RakishGadfly at 02:33 AM JST - 9th November

Betting - good to see that you agree with the viewpoint of "the Japanese".

Posted in U.S. Army captain gets 1 year for smuggling firearms parts to Japan at 02:33 AM JST - 9th November
RakishGadfly at 01:28 AM JST - 9th November

Cleo;

> I wonder why people keep bringing up this withered old chestnut? Because they want desperately to believe that it's true that Japan doesn't love them in the way they think they deserve to be loved?

Exactly.

Posted in What does Japan need to do in order to attract more tourists? at 01:28 AM JST - 9th November
RakishGadfly at 09:40 PM JST - 8th November

You tell 'em elbud! I'm sure the Defense Intelligence Agency never even considered such a thing so please formally tip them off and ask that they investigate all US military personnel with even a vague family connection to Japan, cuz you know that it's perfectly reasonable to accuse people based…

Posted in U.S. Army captain gets 1 year for smuggling firearms parts to Japan at 09:40 PM JST - 8th November
RakishGadfly at 09:34 PM JST - 8th November

Anyway, that Brazilian guy must really get around.

Posted in Pro tennis player Miyao arrested for alleged cannabis possession at 09:34 PM JST - 8th November