USAkuma said...

USAkuma at 08:37 AM JST - 13th October

Wow! Where to begin on this one? Who was the 55-year old woman? The wife of a politician? How did her purse-snatching rate all this, while normally the J.cops prefer to just write a report and possibly put up a drawing.

And how hard could it have been to chase…

Posted in 40 police cars, 100 officers, one copter mobilized to chase 2 thieves at 08:37 AM JST - 13th October
USAkuma at 01:29 AM JST - 3rd October

And the winner is.... neither Tokyo nor Chicago. Both eliminated. Tomorrow, we'll hear who got it. I'm pulling for Rio. It's a party place. Madrid has too many problems with terrorism IMHO.

Go go Rio!!!

Posted in Hatoyama urges IOC to choose Tokyo as 2016 Olympic host at 01:29 AM JST - 3rd October
USAkuma at 07:48 AM JST - 18th August

So, can someone tell me what the punishment in Japan will be for movie pirating? It seems to me that Japan is pretty lax when it comes to copyright protection. I'm guessing that these two will likely only get a slap on the wrist.

Posted in 2 men arrested over movie sharing online at 07:48 AM JST - 18th August
USAkuma at 09:17 AM JST - 11th August

I have many friends there and am relieved to hear that the damage was light, so far as my friends have reported. When I lived there, I learned that the majority of homes were very solidly built to prepare for the "Great Tokai Quake" which this wasn't.

Sorry to hear…

Posted in Strong quake jolts central Japan, injuring at least 87 at 09:17 AM JST - 11th August
USAkuma at 10:53 AM JST - 7th August

Guess this question should be for the JT moderators to answer, not us posters. Likely, it would depend on where it was placed in the thread.

Posted in If you read a blog in which the writer outlined plans to go on a killing spree, what would you do? at 10:53 AM JST - 7th August
USAkuma at 10:47 AM JST - 7th August

Oshio told investigators that the woman’s condition suddenly changed after taking two tablets, whereas he took one at her recommendation, and he tried cardiac massage on her as she fell unconscious, sources said earlier.

My wife heard the opposite on the morning news. The latest news says that the woman…

Posted in Actor Oshio says he got scared after seeing woman fall ill at 10:47 AM JST - 7th August
USAkuma at 12:51 AM JST - 6th August

RONANCIANNAN states

"Don't like the gun violence in America? Don't live there. I would rather you change your address than the U.S. Constitution. Want all countries to be the same? I don't. I want to be able to have a choice of diverse countries to live in."

Hmm. Good Point.…

Posted in 4 killed in Pennsylvania health club shooting at 12:51 AM JST - 6th August
USAkuma at 12:35 AM JST - 19th July

Here's my take on the job and income questions. Its a field sobriety test.

In the States, I believe field sobriety tests come with things like saying the alphabet backwards while standing on one foot... Think that's strange, or normal? Now think how the Mexican feels who doesn't even know…

Posted in My first run-in with the police at 12:35 AM JST - 19th July
USAkuma at 08:26 AM JST - 17th July

Have to agree with TumbleDry. Despite being loathed, if there are no competitors in the elections in the smaller places (which is often the case), the LDP will continue to hold onto seats.

Also, with the lack of enthusiasm about the entire political process, few people will vote, except those…

Posted in Only a miracle can save LDP now at 08:26 AM JST - 17th July
USAkuma at 08:19 AM JST - 17th July

What's funny is that they can put any number of strange combinations into their sandwhiches and on their pizzas, but if you ask them to try some authentic western food... they turn up their noses and grunt about how disgusting western food is.

Moderator: Stay on topic please.

Posted in What do you think of some of the food concoctions you see in items such as sandwiches, buns, pizzas, and so on, in Japan? at 08:19 AM JST - 17th July