TPOJ said...

TPOJ at 11:12 AM JST - 8th November

It's an exaggeration to say we're back to the sweatshops.

Unfortunately, it's not nearly as much of an exaggeration as it could be. The physical work conditions may be better than the 20s and 30s, but the attitude towards workers is very much the same.

Posted in Modern working conditions a throwback to '20s, '30s at 11:12 AM JST - 8th November
TPOJ at 11:10 AM JST - 8th November

The Republicans have won five of the last eight presidential elections.

Yes, by ever decreasing numbers. OK, there was a slight bump in 2004, but I think that had more to do with the fact that Bush was running against a chainsaw sculpture in a wig.

I am a conservative,…

Posted in Conservatives lost more than an election at 11:10 AM JST - 8th November
TPOJ at 10:26 PM JST - 7th November

Isn't this standard behavior? So far as the White House changing hands during wartime for the first time in four decades, well, I think that has a lot more to do with the complete boneheaded handling of this war. For cryin' out loud, he started it in his FIRST TERM.…

Posted in Bush, Obama to meet on Monday as transition accelerates at 10:26 PM JST - 7th November
TPOJ at 10:16 PM JST - 7th November

The 36-year-old major entered the store in Higashimatsushima around 2:30 a.m. on Sept 5 wearing only his shoes and carrying his wallet, and bought women’s underwear and a pair of stockings, the officials said.

This sentence contains more awesome than I know what to do with.

Posted in ASDF officer suspended for shopping naked in Miyagi convenience store at 10:16 PM JST - 7th November
TPOJ at 06:08 PM JST - 5th November

They have threshold levels for toxic compounds in China? Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger, I guess.

They have threshold levels for toxic compounds everywhere. It's impossible, and unnecessary, to get to 0% for some stuff.

Yes, you have probably eaten all sorts of poisons, toxic compounds, etc. Most…

Posted in China says Japanese-produced seasoned soy sauce, coffee tainted at 06:08 PM JST - 5th November
TPOJ at 12:24 AM JST - 2nd November

No, nothing wrong at all with bio-engineering our food... You can not tell me this is a good sign of things to come...

(smacks forehead)

This occurs naturally.

In humans it's called "Fetus In Fetu."

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/344796/raremedicalconditionfetusin_fetu.html?cat=4

Posted in 2nd egg emerges from giant chicken egg found at Shiga high school at 12:24 AM JST - 2nd November
TPOJ at 12:58 PM JST - 1st November

Coward.

Posted in Air force chief fired over essay denying Japan's aggression during World War II at 12:58 PM JST - 1st November
TPOJ at 12:55 PM JST - 1st November

"Becoming"?

The financial situation is starting to mirror the real situation, is all.

Posted in It is unprecedented to see such a widening income gap in Japan. Our society is definitely becoming a class society. at 12:55 PM JST - 1st November
TPOJ at 11:32 AM JST - 31st October

I would LOVE to see someone disagree with this.

Actually disagree, not just pull the typical "look! Over there! Other countries!" distraction stuff.

Posted in The Japanese mainstream media do not have a well-developed 'watchman' ethic, because it colludes closely with those whom it should be watching and holding accountable. As a result, it is in no hurry to enable bloggers -- who in the U.S. have both 'watchman' and 'watching the watchmen' ethics -- by providing free content. at 11:32 AM JST - 31st October
TPOJ at 11:30 AM JST - 31st October

‘‘Each of our related divisions should have gone a step further toward resolving the situation earlier,’’ the official said.

Y'know, if you were a day or so late, I'd be willing to accept that.

But years?!??!? How do these people look at themselves in the mirror each morning? Is there…

Posted in Sapporo woman confined to home by mother for 8 years at 11:30 AM JST - 31st October