UnagiDon said...

UnagiDon at 10:45 PM JST - 23rd August

Nice pic, though this kind of scene always reminds me of Day of the Triffids.

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UnagiDon at 10:43 PM JST - 23rd August

The DPJ might not last more than a term in office if they are not too different from the LDP (though I suspect they are more different than people give them credit for), but the fact that they can (as seems likely) win and hold on to power without relying…

Posted in Aso brushes aside polls indicating landslide DPJ victory at 10:43 PM JST - 23rd August
UnagiDon at 10:38 PM JST - 23rd August

Where's the option to pick HG for PM?

Posted in Who do you hope will be prime minister of Japan after the Aug 30 election? at 10:38 PM JST - 23rd August
UnagiDon at 03:41 AM JST - 23rd August

THonTaddeo;

What right has Tokyo to "take back" Okinawa?

The legal right that Okinawa is a part of Japan and has been for quite some time, issues of past treatment aside?

Posted in Transfer of Okinawa-based Marines delayed by housing dispute at 03:41 AM JST - 23rd August
UnagiDon at 09:20 PM JST - 22nd August

Metropolis seems to be a great venue for inexperienced writers to embarrass themselves publicly - keep up the good work!

Posted in Don't try filming at Yasukuni Shrine at 09:20 PM JST - 22nd August
UnagiDon at 09:12 PM JST - 22nd August

TheQuestion;

I could say a man that believes that random carbon atoms suddenly decided to form bacteria delusional.

I would agree that such a person is delusional, or at least ignorant of molecular biology. Perhaps you can provide more details on what sort of person believes that "random carbon atoms…

Posted in In some countries, there is a ban on adults and children wearing religious clothing and symbols such as burqas, veils, head scarves, skullcaps, turbans and crucifixes in public places like schools, recreational facilities and so on. What's your stance? at 09:12 PM JST - 22nd August
UnagiDon at 12:19 AM JST - 17th August

asthecrow_flies;

Some people here apparently know more than the rest of us and can declare it's all over. Strange, because I don't think the flu season has started yet.

Perhaps I didn't state my view well - I was stating that it wasn't the pandemic which was being predicted when…

Posted in Okinawan man, 57, confirmed as Japan's 1st death linked to new flu at 12:19 AM JST - 17th August
UnagiDon at 11:26 PM JST - 16th August

The best time I visited Tokyo was during O-Bon, what a nice, relaxed place it was at that time...

Posted in Expressways, trains, airports jammed as holiday return rush peaks at 11:26 PM JST - 16th August
UnagiDon at 11:22 PM JST - 16th August

Betting;

It's an interesting discussion - I think at the end of the day people are more interested in personal wellbeing that historical animosities, so China and Japan's relationship is improved thorough economic ties. They don't have to like each other, just do business together and be at peace.

Posted in Isetan Mitsukoshi plans to open more department stores in China at 11:22 PM JST - 16th August
UnagiDon at 11:20 PM JST - 16th August

While I believe a global ban on all religions would be the best thing humanity could do for itself, I think that scap's point is a fair one. Respect the traditions of the country you have chosen to live in - don't expect your environment to change because you can't…

Posted in In some countries, there is a ban on adults and children wearing religious clothing and symbols such as burqas, veils, head scarves, skullcaps, turbans and crucifixes in public places like schools, recreational facilities and so on. What's your stance? at 11:20 PM JST - 16th August