Shumatsu_Samurai said...

Shumatsu_Samurai at 07:18 PM JST - 16th May

The DPJ don't deserve to lead Japan - not until they elect a leader who is their own person, at the least.

Posted in Hatoyama wins DPJ leadership to succeed Ozawa at 07:18 PM JST - 16th May
Shumatsu_Samurai at 11:44 PM JST - 11th May

Japan is a one-party state, effectively the same system as North Korea.

Rubbish. There is nothing "effectively the same" about them. Even given that the LDP has been in power for so long, Japan still has spectacularly better rights and governance than North Korea. If opposition parties like the DPJ…

Posted in DPJ chief Ozawa to step down amid fundraising scandal at 11:44 PM JST - 11th May
Shumatsu_Samurai at 06:15 PM JST - 5th May

Saito's comments are so foolish from a diplomatic standpoint, that it might be possible that the outcome is exactly what he desired.

How are they foolish? As USNinJapan2 says, he's 100% right - Taiwan's status is still unresolved.

What I think this proves is that the KMT really is what…

Posted in Taiwan ruling party demands ouster of Japan de facto ambassador at 06:15 PM JST - 5th May
Shumatsu_Samurai at 08:51 PM JST - 30th April

Which of the 2 countries, China and Japan, has the biggest navy? Which has the most modern armaments?

bakabaka, you really are stupid if you think the answer to both questions is Japan. The JMSDF is more advanced, but China's navy is larger in all respects.

JMSDF destroyers and destroyer…

Posted in Aso urges China to follow peaceful path, not trigger concerns at 08:51 PM JST - 30th April
Shumatsu_Samurai at 08:39 PM JST - 30th April

sharky1, I don't remember you asking all those questions when the reported polls showed a decrease in support for "Team Aso". Are you sure you're not now asking these questions because you don't like the poll results?

It's clear that Ozawa is a liability. He must go. The longer he…

Posted in Aso cabinet approval rating rises 5.9 points to 29.6% at 08:39 PM JST - 30th April
Shumatsu_Samurai at 06:20 AM JST - 29th April

Voters are free to not vote for hereditary candidates. The fact that they do tells me that many people give little to no thought about the candidates in an election.

Or maybe they don't see someone as being a relative of a politician as being a problem?

Look at the…

Posted in DPJ to ban 'hereditary' candidates within 3rd degree of kinship at 06:20 AM JST - 29th April
Shumatsu_Samurai at 10:09 PM JST - 25th April

Can you IMAGINE some old geezer like Ishihara on a bench!

So there are no unreasonable people in jury system countries? Don't be so racist - Japanese people can make fair jurors.

Posted in Lawmakers to submit bill to stop lay jury system's start from May at 10:09 PM JST - 25th April
Shumatsu_Samurai at 10:45 PM JST - 24th April

Dealt with by the Treaty of San Fran in '51. Ancient history. Aso personally owes nothing and has no moral or legal responsibility to say or do anything.

Indeed. What I would like to know is why these people only came forward now. Did they "forget" and only just "remember"…

Posted in Australian POWs seek apology, compensation from Aso for coal mine labor at 10:45 PM JST - 24th April
Shumatsu_Samurai at 09:10 PM JST - 22nd April

goodDonkey is right. Yasukuni shouldn't be tied to apologies for the war.

mikejb, if the Yasukuni authorities credibly said that they will never compromise and never allow themselves to be forced to change the status quo, then what? People will be angry and jump-and-down about Yasukuni until the Sun explodes?…

Posted in What is the best way to settle the Yasukuni Shrine issue? at 09:10 PM JST - 22nd April
Shumatsu_Samurai at 04:10 PM JST - 20th April

Lol, you'd prefer the Communists in power, would you? Be careful what you wish for!

Posted in LDP-backed incumbent defeated in Aomori mayoral election at 04:10 PM JST - 20th April