RepublicofTexas said...

RepublicofTexas at 06:08 AM JST - 10th August

South Ossetia is a land populated by ossetins

Then why doesn't Russia give independence to North Ossetia? The fact that Ossetains are the largest ethnic group in South Ossetia is irrelevant. Russia is being hypocritical and should not be interfering. Georgia has nore more obligation to give independence to…

Posted in Russia, Georgia head toward war over South Ossetia at 06:08 AM JST - 10th August
RepublicofTexas at 01:14 PM JST - 8th August

Is it such a complicated issue, the father is the biological father, and he seems quite willing to care for the child. Bureaucracy... -sigh-

Posted in Surrogate baby stuck in India due to Japanese parents' divorce at 01:14 PM JST - 8th August
RepublicofTexas at 01:13 PM JST - 8th August

I certainly don't believe we should stay in Iraq indefinitely, but I also definitely don't want a premature pullout. (We've been there long enough, so to clarify, I mean not to pullout before Iraqi security forces are ready and the Iraqi gov't is a little more stable).

Posted in McCain says Obama wants to forfeit war in Iraq at 01:13 PM JST - 8th August
RepublicofTexas at 01:09 PM JST - 8th August

Fireworks show are always so nice, natsu hanabi (in general) and July 4th are probably my favorites. However, the shows get a little too crowded in Japan, so I prefer the smaller ones (like in Itabashi). DisneySea does a pretty nice show as well.

Posted in Jingu-Gaien Fireworks at 01:09 PM JST - 8th August
RepublicofTexas at 01:07 PM JST - 8th August

While i think the leak was unfortunate, I think the US handled the situation well. While i'm sure groups in both Japan and Singapore are going to scream and holler 'bout this, i think the govt's of the two countries have also handled the situation well by not sensationalizing a…

Posted in U.S. sub leaked radioactive water at 2 other Japan ports, Singapore at 01:07 PM JST - 8th August
RepublicofTexas at 01:00 PM JST - 8th August

I don't really love or hate Bush, but I think this time he got it right, bringing attention to China's issues and showing his concerns while keeping politics out of sport and visiting the olympic Games. While i don't think China should ever have been given host status, now that…

Posted in China objects to Bush's remarks on human rights, religious freedom at 01:00 PM JST - 8th August
RepublicofTexas at 12:53 PM JST - 8th August

1) Total weight

2) Cabin space used

I think total weight should be irrelevant, but i think cabin space used should be taken into account.

Posted in How airlines deal with 'customers of size' at 12:53 PM JST - 8th August
RepublicofTexas at 12:52 PM JST - 8th August

The US having nuclear weapons is not a good reason for Iran to seek them. No country should have nukes. Two wrongs don't make a right. However, I can see why Iran wants them i just think it would be better for everyone if Iran didn't. Surely the Iranians know…

Posted in Israel mulls military option for Iran nukes at 12:52 PM JST - 8th August
RepublicofTexas at 12:41 PM JST - 8th August

I think the only reason someone should pay extra is if they're so big that they overflow into a second seat. It's unfair to the customer who paid for the seat if a large person next to them is encroaching. If there are no extra seats on the plane the…

Posted in How airlines deal with 'customers of size' at 12:41 PM JST - 8th August
RepublicofTexas at 12:35 PM JST - 8th August

And a special award to the Japanese Government for finding a way to be cruel to a helpless (Japanese) baby.

How is the J-Gov at fault other than letting the two parents divorce? And even that's not the Gov's fault, they can't make two people stay in love. Sounds like…

Posted in Surrogate baby stuck in India due to Japanese parents' divorce at 12:35 PM JST - 8th August