Tatanka said...

Tatanka at 10:41 AM JST - 19th June

I'd like to know the breakdown for the method of suicide. Also, I think the actual number of suicides is vastly understated. I personally know two people that killed themselves; however, their cause of death was not listed as suicide, but accidents...

Posted in Suicides in Japan exceed 30,000 in 2007, with depression No. 1 cause at 10:41 AM JST - 19th June
Tatanka at 12:59 PM JST - 18th June

I've been telling people here for years that the government will raise the consumption tax (by hook or by crook) to 15% in five to seven years. I thought old Fukuda would first say the Japanese tax is lower than the U.S. consumption tax as an excuse to raise it…

Posted in Fukuda hints at early sales tax hike at 12:59 PM JST - 18th June
Tatanka at 03:52 PM JST - 17th June

I always remember when Gov. Cuomo was running for president many years ago. He was staunchly against the death penalty due to his (warped) religious beliefs -- the one that allows pedophiles to masquerade as priests. A reporter asked him if his own daughter were raped and murdered would he…

Posted in Serial child killer Tsutomu Miyazaki, 2 others executed at 03:52 PM JST - 17th June
Tatanka at 02:03 PM JST - 17th June

30 months is the expressway here; it usually takes over 10 years to carry out the sentence. The moment the sentence is passed by the court and all the appeals have been exhausted, I think its up to the Justice Minister to sign the execution order at his discretion. Probably…

Posted in Serial child killer Tsutomu Miyazaki, 2 others executed at 02:03 PM JST - 17th June
Tatanka at 12:50 PM JST - 17th June

After seeing his picture I remember what a dirt-bag he was -- but that wouldn't be a nice thing to say about bags full or dirt...

Yes, he was sick; however, he could have just sexually molested them, but no, he had the presence of mind to cover his crime…

Posted in Serial child killer Tsutomu Miyazaki, 2 others executed at 12:50 PM JST - 17th June
Tatanka at 07:30 AM JST - 17th June

I wonder how much this incident of stupidity cost the Japanese taxpayers...

Posted in Freed Japanese, in Tehran, apologizes for having caused trouble at 07:30 AM JST - 17th June
Tatanka at 12:41 PM JST - 12th June

24 flying hours from Narita to Sao Paulo is tough for anybody. After you land its a two-hour ride to downtown due to the traffic congestion. She is smart to sit this trip out...

Posted in Crown prince heads to Brazil alone; says trip too tough for Masako at 12:41 PM JST - 12th June
Tatanka at 12:41 PM JST - 9th June

They'll do anything to try and boost the sinking fortunes of Japanese baseball...

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Tatanka at 03:36 PM JST - 6th June

I think she was promised things (or lied to) to persuade her to marry whats-his-face.

Posted in As 15th wedding anniversary nears, royal couple yet to attain 'imperial diplomacy' at 03:36 PM JST - 6th June
Tatanka at 12:40 PM JST - 5th June

Whoever picks Oprha will win!

Posted in Obama names Caroline Kennedy to help pick vice president at 12:40 PM JST - 5th June