Statistician said...

Statistician at 10:20 AM JST - 24th July

The image of the United States has improved markedly in most parts of the world

It could hardly have gotten any worse

Posted in U.S. image abroad surges under Obama, poll shows at 10:20 AM JST - 24th July
Statistician at 11:14 AM JST - 23rd July

She said she wants the DPJ to constitute one of the two pillars in Japanese politics, referring to the two-party system of the LDP and the DPJ. ‘‘But this summer, they are not well prepared,’’ Inoguchi added.

What an arrogant woman. Doe she think that a clown like Aso is…

Posted in 'Koizumi Children' cast doubt on DPJ's capability to govern at 11:14 AM JST - 23rd July
Statistician at 11:10 AM JST - 23rd July

the lawmakers acknowledged that the Liberal Democrats have squandered their public support, and must make a new start.

Absolutely correct. So they must. During the long spell they will now have in opposition.

By the way. Shouldn't you be referring to these people as 'former lawmakers' now, or 'candidates'? Now…

Posted in LDP warns voters against change in Aug 30 election at 11:10 AM JST - 23rd July
Statistician at 10:24 AM JST - 22nd July

110, or 35.1%, will rely on the established reputations and support groups of politicians in their family

Doesn't make me want to rush out and vote for them.

Posted in 35% of LDP election hopefuls are hereditary candidates at 10:24 AM JST - 22nd July
Statistician at 10:22 AM JST - 22nd July

I don't think 'vowing' counts. LDP will get a real hammering here.

Posted in Aso vows to hold power, defeat DPJ in Aug 30 general election at 10:22 AM JST - 22nd July
Statistician at 03:47 PM JST - 21st July

DPJ will get a majority this time.

Posted in Aso dissolves lower house for Aug 30 general election at 03:47 PM JST - 21st July
Statistician at 10:25 AM JST - 20th July

LDP will be punished here for their incompetent performance. About time.

Posted in Nearly 40% hope for gov't led by DPJ, around 15% for LDP: poll at 10:25 AM JST - 20th July
Statistician at 11:50 AM JST - 19th July

They can do it.

Posted in No change of power means defeat for DPJ: Hatoyama at 11:50 AM JST - 19th July
Statistician at 11:48 AM JST - 19th July

After juries comes ... juror protection. Wake up and smell the coffee.

Posted in Prosecutors to ask court not to try gangster under jury system for fear of reprisals at 11:48 AM JST - 19th July
Statistician at 10:28 AM JST - 18th July

@Farmboy

Additionally, the US nukes don't seem to be deterring North Korea all that much in any case.

Well, I don't think there have actually been any nuclear attacks by North Korea so far.

Posted in Japan, U.S. agree on periodic talks over U.S. nuclear umbrella at 10:28 AM JST - 18th July