JAPAN NEWS AND DISCUSSION
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RepublicofTexas
Wow, this isn't petty at all.
Posted in: San Francisco group proposes naming sewage plant for President George W Bush
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RepublicofTexas
Defacing a cathedral is a little different than getting sick in a train station.
Posted in: Italians amazed at fallout in Japan over graffiti
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RepublicofTexas
That's definitely a possibility, but then they would not have needed to bring carpet and beds in. Also, it would be quite easy for them to phone ahead and say they planned to eat elsewhere.
Posted in: Tatami rooms don't agree with G-8 visitors
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RepublicofTexas
Wow, that is one of the biggest examples of cultural insensitivity I've seen in a while. I'm surprised the heads of state haven't reprimanded their delegations. Also why should the ryokan owners pay the extra costs? Especially when the governments of these whiny diplomats could easily cover the expense. Look at whose in the G-8. Lastly, tatami rooms are very nice, though I prefer a bed myself.
Posted in: Tatami rooms don't agree with G-8 visitors
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RepublicofTexas
I agree, a lack of solidarity amongst Iraqis is contributing to the whole problem.
Posted in: 15 killed in Iraq attacks
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RepublicofTexas
Sorry never mind, I thought you said the West not the Western hemisphere, my bad.
Posted in: Tokyo public lukewarm on bid for 2016 Summer Olympics
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RepublicofTexas
What about Athens 2004, and London 2012?
Posted in: Tokyo public lukewarm on bid for 2016 Summer Olympics
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RepublicofTexas
This just proves to all those people a while back who accused the Japanese of being irresponsible vandals that the Japanese are far more responsible than the rest of the world (in general, not always).
Posted in: Italians amazed at fallout in Japan over graffiti
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RepublicofTexas
Terrorism is defined as "the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear ". The US does not target civilians. When there are civilian deaths it is a result of cross-fire or terrorists using civilians as shields (hiding in civilian/residential areas).
Posted in: Afghan officials accuse U.S. fighters of hitting wedding party, killing up to 27
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RepublicofTexas
Who would want a Chicago Olympics? I think Tokyo and Rio have the best chances, w/ Rio perhaps having the best.
Posted in: Tokyo public lukewarm on bid for 2016 Summer Olympics
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RepublicofTexas
Well then Madrid would be out b/c of London in 2012.
Posted in: Tokyo public lukewarm on bid for 2016 Summer Olympics
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RepublicofTexas
By technologically superior, I think he meant that it didn't cater to the Japanese demand for paying w/ your phone.
Posted in: Apple's iPhone could find Asia tough to crack
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RepublicofTexas
That article title is a little redundant, I think. All the candidates are committed to ending the war.
Posted in: Obama says he's committed to ending Iraq war
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RepublicofTexas
Conservatives/Republicans aren't the only ones who are guilty of being idealogues. Also I think one can still be proud of one's country regardless of the administration. However, having a government worthy of one's pride certainly helps.
Posted in: Bush urges Americans to be proud of country
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RepublicofTexas
spudman,
The soccer world cup helped warm tense relations between Japan and Korea (showing they could cooperate), as for the Nagano Winter Olympics, Winter Olympics' are never met with as much enthusiasm as the Summer Olympics'. However the Nagano Olympics were a success. Also I merely suggested the possibility of the psychological benefits of an Olympic Games. (possibility being the keyword).
Posted in: Tokyo public lukewarm on bid for 2016 Summer Olympics
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RepublicofTexas
The whole point of the G-8 is to maintain dialogue between the world's most influential democracies (why Russia's in there, I don't know). Anyway most of the world's emerging economies have poor human rights/democracy records. (key word being most).
Posted in: It's time to downsize G-8 summits
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RepublicofTexas
Maybe before demanding a pay raise they should show the public they deserve one by cracking down on the cruel behavior that goes on in the stables (like that one guy being beaten to death a while ago).
Posted in: Inflation-hit sumo wrestlers demand pay raise
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RepublicofTexas
Yes, the parents should have supervised better, but i think whoever's in charge of the drain should have had it secured.
Posted in: 4-year-old girl drowns in sewage drain in Tottori
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RepublicofTexas
I never even implied that the olympics would address the agin population problem, i merely stated that the Olympics would be a constructive outlet for Japanese pride, as well as a symbol of hope for a future revival of a country in slow decline.
The Japanese are a lot better at recycling than a number of other developed nations I can think of.
Posted in: Tokyo public lukewarm on bid for 2016 Summer Olympics
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RepublicofTexas
Though there are certainly a number of negatives to the Olympics, if Japan and Tokyo can successfully pull this off, I think it could serve to rejuvenate the city and the country. After all there isn't much hope or excitement for the future right now in Japan what with the aging population and other problems.
Posted in: Tokyo public lukewarm on bid for 2016 Summer Olympics