Speed said...

Speed at 09:24 AM JST - 5th May

Yes, but this doesn't explain why the Japanese, when traveling overseas, during GW are not wearing masks. Many have said they felt awkward sticking out since no one else is wearing them abroad. They wear them in Japan because everyone else here is - not just because of their stronger…

Posted in I think it's part of the Japanese psyche to want to protect yourself at all cost from outside diseases. That feeling is stronger than the feeling of social embarrassment at wearing a mask. at 09:24 AM JST - 5th May
Speed at 07:57 AM JST - 18th April

This guy should be shot. Not just fired! If he doesn't have the means to pay after a lawsuit against him, then he should go to jail. This is why I don't like giving one institution so much information. This is a worldwide problem.

Posted in M'bishi UFJ Securities says 80 firms may possess leaked customer info at 07:57 AM JST - 18th April
Speed at 12:43 AM JST - 15th April

Had the amount of money and effort that had been spent on Iraq been directed on Afghanistan instead, the resurgence of the Taliban probably wouldn't be a concern. Eight years of a half-assed fought war has only entrenched and made the Taliban stronger and spread into Pakistan.

Posted in Afghan Taliban publicly execute man, woman for eloping at 12:43 AM JST - 15th April
Speed at 07:46 AM JST - 13th April

A truly disappointing showing by the UN (Security Council). Japan should threaten to leave this backboneless organization like they did the League of Nations back in the '30s.

Posted in U.S.-China deal blocks Japan's action on N Korea's rocket launch at 07:46 AM JST - 13th April
Speed at 09:05 AM JST - 12th April

The UN has really become a limp institution. They have no teeth to back up its bark. Japan needs to start playing a little more hardball and use some of its economic leverage.

I believe behind China, Japan is the second largest holder of US Treasury debt. The US needs…

Posted in UNSC strikes basic accord on presidential statement on N Korea at 09:05 AM JST - 12th April
Speed at 10:18 PM JST - 11th April

Piracy was subdued two hundred years ago on the barbary coast with deadly force. Why this can't be done again this time, I don't know. International laws are being broken by the pirates, thus international laws meant to protect them should become null and void.

Posted in Pirates recapture U.S. hostage after escape attempt at 10:18 PM JST - 11th April
Speed at 10:10 PM JST - 11th April

I'd rather they go extinct. I think the ecosystem wouldn't mind.

Posted in Crocodile kills swimmer in Australia at 10:10 PM JST - 11th April
Speed at 10:16 AM JST - 10th April

Kill Somali pirates. Answer. You're welcome.

Posted in What is the most effective way to put an end to Somali piracy? at 10:16 AM JST - 10th April
Speed at 09:05 AM JST - 9th April

If it's because Tokyo hasn't been involved a war for over 60 years, then they lose to Chicago. The latest Chicago was even close to being involved in a war was back in the 1860s during the US Civil War (not even really a battleground even with that).

Either Ishihara…

Posted in Ishihara spells out reasons why Tokyo should host Olympics at 09:05 AM JST - 9th April
Speed at 09:16 AM JST - 8th April

Drivers should be more careful when making left turns while pedestrians are walking on the crosswalk. Pedestrians should show a little more restraint and not slash people even if they're angry.

Posted in Driver slashed by angry pedestrian in Tokyo at 09:16 AM JST - 8th April