Shumatsu_Samurai said...

Shumatsu_Samurai at 11:11 PM JST - 4th October

How dare he! He must be a racist to "even" take a swipe at Obama.

Sarcasm is hard to portray on the internet.

I'm sure there's some Democrat frothing at the mouth to hear that the "Great Saint" has been criticised, who will scream "racism!"

Posted in Ishihara blames Tokyo 2016 failure on behind-the-scenes deals at 11:11 PM JST - 4th October
Shumatsu_Samurai at 06:41 PM JST - 28th September

only in japan can you use the words "renew" and "aged 64" in the same sentence

Maybe Japan values people regardless of their age and doesn't believe that just because you're over 60 you're over the hill. Tanigaki might not be the man to reform the LDP but his age…

Posted in Opposition LDP picks Tanigaki as new leader to renew party at 06:41 PM JST - 28th September
Shumatsu_Samurai at 08:26 AM JST - 20th September

So what's he going to do - bring in the rights or keep the PNP? Can't have both by the looks of things.

Posted in Ozawa positive about granting foreigners local voting rights at 08:26 AM JST - 20th September
Shumatsu_Samurai at 09:04 AM JST - 13th September

But China opposed Japan’s claim in August, arguing Okinotori Island should have no continental shelf as it is merely a rock that cannot sustain human habitation or economic life of its own.

What the hell's it got to do with China? Does China run around the world wagging its finger…

Posted in U.N. panel begins to examine Japan's claim to extended continental shelf at 09:04 AM JST - 13th September
Shumatsu_Samurai at 04:03 PM JST - 9th September

I was assuming the Commies won't be in the coalition, btw.

Posted in DPJ coalition talks drag on; Aso to resign Sept 16 at 04:03 PM JST - 9th September
Shumatsu_Samurai at 04:01 PM JST - 9th September

the DPJ will need to co-operate with some other party to stop that happening

Neither of the parties in the supposed coalition have enough seats to give the DPJ a majority in the upper chamber. The DPJ will still have to appeal to independents.

Posted in DPJ coalition talks drag on; Aso to resign Sept 16 at 04:01 PM JST - 9th September
Shumatsu_Samurai at 06:22 AM JST - 8th September

Nice way to stimulate the failing economy, promise to stick to more industry killing regulation. At least he'll go down looking good.

I know. It's almost as if he lost his marbles as soon as he realised he'd be the next PM.

Hatoyama - "Can't think straight.... Must.... concentrate..... Must........…

Posted in Hatoyama reiterates goal of 25% emission cuts by 2020 at 06:22 AM JST - 8th September
Shumatsu_Samurai at 02:30 AM JST - 7th September

Why is anyone giving Hatoyama and Ozawa credit for defeating the LDP, instead of giving credit where it truly is due... with the bumbling LDP?

Exactly. That's the problem the DPJ has - the public got tired with the LDP, not that they thought the Opposition would necessarily be better.

Posted in Ozawa's comeback as DPJ secretary-general worries some at 02:30 AM JST - 7th September
Shumatsu_Samurai at 07:43 PM JST - 6th September

Yeah, because dialogue wasn't tried in the run up to North Korea getting nukes.

Hey, wait a minute...........

Posted in Prospective gov't coalition partner SDP seeks dialogue with N Korea at 07:43 PM JST - 6th September
Shumatsu_Samurai at 07:41 PM JST - 6th September

Why does the DPJ want to commit suicide before it has even started the work of government?

Posted in Ozawa's comeback as DPJ secretary-general worries some at 07:41 PM JST - 6th September