Wednesday February 15, 2012

JAPAN NEWS AND DISCUSSION

UnagiDon's past comments

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UnagiDonMar. 16, 2010 - 09:45AM JST

tkoind2;

Japan needs to wake up to the growing violent crime here.

While I'm sure "Japan" appreciates your unsolicited advice, you're operating from a false premise. Japan's violent crime rate is shrinking, not growing - murder rate has been going down for years.

Media hype, as evidenced by JT, is going up. Have any unsolicited advice for Japanese media on that?

Posted in: 22-yr-old man dies after being found bound, unconscious outside Tokyo park
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UnagiDonMar. 16, 2010 - 08:52AM JST

I doubt it, but if so the LDP takes far more of the blame for it from their time in power.

Posted in: The nation is treading a path toward doom.
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UnagiDonMar. 13, 2010 - 10:44PM JST

sf2k;

Quite straighforward. All the rest is just a ...red.. herr... You can figure that out.

I agree - laws of the US appear to have been broken, those charged (US and Japanese?) have admitted to it, and yes, they should be charged for breaking the laws of the US. My point was that many here seem to be using this as an excuse to point the finger at Japan, despite this being an issue of American law in the US.

Now if it turns out the Sei whale was exported from Japan, that would change things, if it turns out it came from Aboriginal hunts in the US or Canada, it's got nothing to do with Japan.

Posted in: FBI probes Calif sushi restaurant after video sting by 'Cove' producers
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UnagiDonMar. 13, 2010 - 06:39AM JST

It's been far too long since Aya graced these pages, she's still got it.

Posted in: Nine for Aya
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UnagiDonMar. 13, 2010 - 06:35AM JST

This story is a great example of the revolting tendency of far too many JT posters (and JT itself) to hinge every story possible around issues of race and nationality.

Posted in: FBI probes Calif sushi restaurant after video sting by 'Cove' producers
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UnagiDonMar. 10, 2010 - 08:41AM JST

Junnama;

I like the 80's look on Col. Ninotchka there!!

Seriously - I felt like belting out 99 Luftballoons after seeing that. She's kinda hot, too boot.

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UnagiDonMar. 10, 2010 - 07:15AM JST

Believers in these conspiracy theories are a sad lot. This conclusion from a report of conspiracy theorists about sums it up "It seems likely that conspiratorial beliefs serve a similar psychological function to superstitious, paranormal and, more controversially, religious beliefs, as they help some people to gain a sense of control over an unpredictable world,”

Posted in: Iran's Ahmadinejad calls official version of Sept 11 attacks a 'big lie'
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UnagiDonMar. 10, 2010 - 02:23AM JST

smithinjapan;

I did get a kick out of your post telling others to "relax" and then following up with lots of words in capital letters and exclamation marks.

the US presence here is as valuable if not moreso to their nation as it is to the US, and that the current cabinet trying to throw that away

How exactly is the current cabinet trying the throw the US military presence away, as opposed to a realignment? I think you're operating from a false premise there. The J government is not trying to kick out the US military presence, full stop.

Posted in: N Korea reportedly has medium-range missile division
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UnagiDonMar. 09, 2010 - 10:47PM JST

smithinjapn;

First and foremost NKorea poses a threat to Japan

Wrong, and you need to stop fixating on Japan. First and foremost North Korea poses a threat to South Korea. If you can't grasp that simple point, why bother posting here?

Posted in: N Korea reportedly has medium-range missile division
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UnagiDonMar. 07, 2010 - 10:37PM JST

HTC

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UnagiDonMar. 07, 2010 - 07:25AM JST

...and the denial continues.

Posted in: Canada beats U.S. 3-2 in overtime to claim ice hockey gold
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UnagiDonMar. 03, 2010 - 10:03AM JST

But there is a fine line between being proud and being arrogant.

Ah, the irony of this comment...

Posted in: Canada tops Olympic standings in record gold rush
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UnagiDonMar. 03, 2010 - 09:59AM JST

Wow, sour grapes don't again begin to describe that. More like a complete and utter denial of reality...

Posted in: Canada beats U.S. 3-2 in overtime to claim ice hockey gold
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UnagiDonMar. 03, 2010 - 06:54AM JST

Branded;

Where ya been, buddy? We've missed you!

So when will these "cooler heads" you mention show up and prevail? Certainly not in your comment, which lacked even a single note of congratulations to the worlds greatest hockey nation and undisputed kicker of American butt, aka Canada.

It's not like you have to agree that the beaver rolled all over the supine eagle and had its way, true though that may be, but is it really too much to ask for a sportsman-like thanks to your mighty neighbour to the north?

Posted in: Canada beats U.S. 3-2 in overtime to claim ice hockey gold
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UnagiDonMar. 03, 2010 - 06:30AM JST

Judging from the previous flurry of comments on a long dormant topography, it seems like Ms. Oh's tolerance and eagerness to improved relations with Japan are not shared by her fellow citizens.

Posted in: South Koreans seek new relationship with Japan
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UnagiDonMar. 01, 2010 - 09:49AM JST

Cheers jianadaren!

Posted in: Canada beats U.S. 3-2 in overtime to claim ice hockey gold
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UnagiDonMar. 01, 2010 - 09:06AM JST

Awesome, can't wait to see how many folks don't make it into work tomorrow owing to massive hangovers.

Posted in: Canada beats U.S. 3-2 in overtime to claim ice hockey gold
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UnagiDonFeb. 13, 2010 - 08:45AM JST

Why?!! What would either of those countries have to gain?

Nothing, of course, but I've learned that those who believe that Japan would turn into Pyongyang East if the Americans leave aren't interested in listening to reason.

Aside from the fact that, as you point out, both countries would have little to gain and a lot to lose from an attack, it really baffles me when military people make this comment. America is not in Japan to protect it as much as it is in Japan to have a base from which to conduct expeditionary operations in Asia.

You'd think such people would know that China has barely enough amphibious capability to make the 20 km crossing to Taiwan let alone somehow make it over a thousand+ km of blue water all the way to Japan, i.e. something analogous to D-Day, with almost no air cover and no real offensive capability other than ballistic missiles to reach all that distance.

Posted in: Japan balks at $2 billion bill to host U.S. troops
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UnagiDonFeb. 11, 2010 - 09:01AM JST

Whenever someone asks why JT doesn't have more original content, I shall point them to this "article" (if that word is appropriate) and ask that they be thankful that we get so little. What dreck.

But Namie is still looking good.

Posted in: Namie Amuro and troupe dance off against Maori haka for Coke ad
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UnagiDonFeb. 10, 2010 - 07:17AM JST

USN;

A Col in the CF is a high rank, and being placed in charge of an airbase is a big deal.esp Trenton as its the home of all of our strategic airlift. This guy WAS being groomed for BGen or higher - if guilty good thing he was caught.

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