Shumatsu_Samurai said...

Shumatsu_Samurai at 08:03 AM JST - 25th November

Scrote, does anyone in the Diet remember what Ozawa looks like?

Posted in DPJ may submit own economic package to extended Diet session: Ozawa at 08:03 AM JST - 25th November
Shumatsu_Samurai at 08:51 PM JST - 22nd November

Don't delude yourself into thinking that it's "leftist radicals" and nagging foreigners who are pushing Japan in this direction; the driving force is Japanese big business, terrified by the prospect of a nation without laborers.

Good point. Plenty of Japanese want more immigration.

BlackFlag, if Japan is so racist how…

Posted in Japan must accept immigrants, make it easier for women to work, says U.S. report at 08:51 PM JST - 22nd November
Shumatsu_Samurai at 05:43 PM JST - 21st November

Maybe you are right, but it is frightening just the same.

How is the idea of the MSDF engaging in anti-piracy actions scary?!

Posted in Japan eyes easing limit on use of weapons in MSDF antipiracy mission at 05:43 PM JST - 21st November
Shumatsu_Samurai at 08:39 AM JST - 20th November

Yes, but how is it going to be difficult for the LDP to pass laws if they can just use their supermajority as they do now?

That's the whole point - they're almost sure to lost the supermajority even if they can still form a majority government. The DPJ will…

Posted in DPJ to boycott Diet deliberations at 08:39 AM JST - 20th November
Shumatsu_Samurai at 10:38 PM JST - 18th November

Also, Simon, what happens to the Diet if the election is held and the LDP wins, but without a supermajority? Then we will probably see the DPJ boycott everything unless it gets to dictate policy, in the hope for forcing yet another general election. Is that what you would like…

Posted in DPJ to boycott Diet deliberations at 10:38 PM JST - 18th November
Shumatsu_Samurai at 10:27 PM JST - 18th November

As ever on Japantoday some bad-faith comments slating Japan.

Posted in Michelin gives 3-star ratings to 9 Tokyo restaurants at 10:27 PM JST - 18th November
Shumatsu_Samurai at 10:25 PM JST - 18th November

That's in spite of not having had a PM and Cabinet with a popular mandate since Koizumi stepped down in 2006. Now that's what I call shameful.

How is it shameful? Does the US president lose his right to veto legislation when his approval ratings become negative? Do all other…

Posted in DPJ to boycott Diet deliberations at 10:25 PM JST - 18th November
Shumatsu_Samurai at 08:00 AM JST - 11th November

Just for the sake of saving Y5.8tri? Major surgery for a minor ailment.

You think 5.8 trillion yen is pocket-change?! The plan might be too complicated to go through with, but it would certainly be worth looking into. Administrative consolidation may be a very good idea.

Posted in Larger administrative blocks could save Y5.8 tril: Keidanren at 08:00 AM JST - 11th November
Shumatsu_Samurai at 08:00 AM JST - 6th November

Aso has an above 40 approval rate amongst the salary bots. He ain't going nowhere fast except to the can to read his manga.

More importantly he's doing a very good job at delaying the election - who says there will be one before Obama becomes Prez?

Posted in Aso congratulates Obama on election win at 08:00 AM JST - 6th November
Shumatsu_Samurai at 08:54 AM JST - 2nd November

It does respond to negotiations, peace feelers and bribes.

So, Jean, you think that Japan should send a message that if its citizens are kidnapped the crooks can expect rewards every time? When do you draw the line and say "enough is enough" - never?

Posted in More sanctions suggested for N Korea over abduction issue at 08:54 AM JST - 2nd November