RepublicofTexas said...

RepublicofTexas at 01:09 PM JST - 25th July

So long as the Japanese people and the Japanese constitution support the death penalty, I see nothing wrong. The Italians should mind their own business and deal with their own problems before criticizing others, such as the recent wave of xenophobia toward gypsies and Romanians.

Posted in Italian group criticizes Japanese justice minister over death penalty at 01:09 PM JST - 25th July
RepublicofTexas at 11:15 AM JST - 24th July

It's just an old tradition, and it's not like they're opening the hydrants and wasting large amounts of water. The water's probably used bath water or laundry water or something. It's not meant to make a big difference, or waste a lot. Every country has it's quirky customs and traditions,…

Posted in Roppongi at 11:15 AM JST - 24th July
RepublicofTexas at 12:48 AM JST - 23rd July

I dont see how Japanese trade and investment would prevent reunification.

They wont. So long as China doesn't use excessive force in taking Taiwan, the US and Japan will complain and criticize but they wont actually do anything. If the Taiwanese willingly reunify with China without any use of force,…

Posted in Taiwan's Ma says cross-strait thaw good for Japan at 12:48 AM JST - 23rd July
RepublicofTexas at 11:30 PM JST - 22nd July

Irony, Japan went from the world's most staunchly anti-communist country to having a communist party, and now many communist youth. However I highly doubt that this book or anything else is going to lead to some kind of a communist revolution in Japan.

Posted in Popular novel on Marxism draws young people to communist party at 11:30 PM JST - 22nd July
RepublicofTexas at 11:25 PM JST - 22nd July

The Marion,

Japan has no intention of reconquering Taiwan. Not even far-right nationalists believe that Japan should. Japan has long believed in Taiwan as an ally of sorts and a democratic counter to China. Once again your ridiculous anti-Japanese claims are unfounded.

Posted in Taiwan's Ma says cross-strait thaw good for Japan at 11:25 PM JST - 22nd July
RepublicofTexas at 06:38 AM JST - 22nd July

The fact that the Koreans are using WWII as the reason for occupying Takeshima is hypocritical to the extreme. Just because the Imperial Army committed a lot of terrible crimes, forever shaming Japan, does not give the Koreans the right to steal land from Japan's post-war democratic gov't.

Westurn,

with…

Posted in S Korea reportedly plans to build hotel on disputed islets at 06:38 AM JST - 22nd July
RepublicofTexas at 01:47 PM JST - 21st July

No there is no difference, especially when one sits back and allows the other to kill, maim, and slaughter in it's name with nary any opposition

Every religion has its fundamentalists, but not every religious person is a fundamentalist. Your comment proves you no nothing of Islam. It's unfortunate that…

Posted in NATO strikes kill nine Afghan police at 01:47 PM JST - 21st July
RepublicofTexas at 12:50 PM JST - 21st July

ecodrive,

There are just as many maps proving the islands belong to Japan. Nice try though.

Posted in S Korea rejects Japan's proposal for talks at 12:50 PM JST - 21st July
RepublicofTexas at 12:08 PM JST - 21st July

The movie's really good. I'm not a comic book/spiderman etc. person myself, but the movie was really good.

Posted in 'Dark Knight' shatters box-office record in U.S. at 12:08 PM JST - 21st July
RepublicofTexas at 12:03 PM JST - 21st July

I agree with hermitage, South Korea's supporters need to stop playing the WWII card. It's about time to move on. Forgive but do not forget.

Posted in S Korea reportedly plans to build hotel on disputed islets at 12:03 PM JST - 21st July