UnagiDon said...

UnagiDon at 02:14 AM JST - 28th December

herefornow;

UnagiDon -- or, those supposed "whiners" are the only ones actually capable of seeing Japan for what it really is, and don't have to try to say that it is special or different

Thank you for illustrating the point I was trying to make.

Seeing Japan through rose-coloured glasses…

Posted in A very Japanese Christmas at 02:14 AM JST - 28th December
UnagiDon at 02:10 AM JST - 28th December

Snow is fun, and I dig winter. Just wish it was shorter.

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UnagiDon at 02:03 AM JST - 28th December

smithinjapan;

I think it's sad that Japan need be afraid of China, and even sadder that many are so ignorant of history, because it's part of that ignorance that drives the anger and unites the people of China to show it off.

No, the "anger" that the Chinese show to…

Posted in Chinese warships head for Somalia in groundbreaking mission at 02:03 AM JST - 28th December
UnagiDon at 01:45 AM JST - 28th December

Its just a matter of having the will to do it

Right, a will which is missing in the US but present in Japan. Pretty big "just", I'd say.

Posted in JR Tokai to examine introduction cost of linear-motor bullet train at 01:45 AM JST - 28th December
UnagiDon at 01:39 AM JST - 28th December

It's so refreshing to see people who value the lives of animals more than their fellow human claiming the moral high ground.

Posted in Sea Shepherd activists hurl stink bombs at whalers at 01:39 AM JST - 28th December
UnagiDon at 11:42 AM JST - 22nd December

pathat;

I lean more to the side that Japan needs to take on greater responsibillity for its own defense, in financial terms and with "boots on the ground."

I'd agree with that one - Japan could do more, but should do in partnership with the US, India, Australia, NATO, and…

Posted in Defense budget to fall for 7th straight year at 11:42 AM JST - 22nd December
UnagiDon at 03:58 AM JST - 22nd December

pathat;

How would you know? Have you ever worked with the SDF? Otherwise, you would have no way of ascertaining the facts, and developing an informed opinion.

Actually I have worked with the GSDF, but I hardly see how "working with" them is somehow a prerequisite for having an informed…

Posted in Defense budget to fall for 7th straight year at 03:58 AM JST - 22nd December
UnagiDon at 02:23 AM JST - 22nd December

Foreign tourists, foreigners overstaying their visas and other illegal aliens will not be recognized as legitimate recipients, the ministry said.

This smacks of discrimination and shows Japan's rampant xenophobia and ill-treatment of foreigners and their bicycles! If I have to get fingerprinted at the airport I should be given cash,…

Posted in Gov't to extend cash handouts to 2 mil registered foreign residents at 02:23 AM JST - 22nd December
UnagiDon at 02:19 AM JST - 22nd December

I guess asking that this be made retroactive is a bit too much for us ex-expats?

Posted in Gov't to extend cash handouts to 2 mil registered foreign residents at 02:19 AM JST - 22nd December
UnagiDon at 01:54 AM JST - 22nd December

More ground troops will only help if they're used the right way. Rely less on airstrikes which kill too many non-combatants and alienate the Afghans further. Use the ground troops to do the fighting, even if more will die this way than hitting a building from the air with a…

Posted in Afghanistan could get 30,000 new U.S. troops at 01:54 AM JST - 22nd December