Wakarimasen said...

Wakarimasen at 11:40 AM JST - 17th September

If he can change the underlying structure of how things get done in the Diet and bureaucracy he might have a chance. But i am pretty sceptical that he can.

Posted in Are you optimistic that things will get better in Japan under new Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama? at 11:40 AM JST - 17th September
Wakarimasen at 11:34 AM JST - 17th September

This will never work - they all loathe each other too much. War crimes, crappy little island disputes, trade issues, work visa issues etc will all make this more of a fighting shop than a talking shop.

Posted in 'East Asia Community' concept not intended to exclude U.S.: Hatoyama at 11:34 AM JST - 17th September
Wakarimasen at 11:32 AM JST - 17th September

And the shot in the photo looks guilty as hell.

Posted in High school boy in hospital after being hit in head by shot put at 11:32 AM JST - 17th September
Wakarimasen at 11:31 AM JST - 17th September

8 meteres is a pretty good put for high school kids. The thrower has an Olympic future!

Posted in High school boy in hospital after being hit in head by shot put at 11:31 AM JST - 17th September
Wakarimasen at 12:17 PM JST - 16th September

Chanel make great smelling perfume.

Posted in Chanel No. 2 at 12:17 PM JST - 16th September
Wakarimasen at 12:11 PM JST - 16th September

There will never be a good relationship between these two countries. Like many near neighbours with a bad history. Ireland/England, Turkey/Greece, Russia/Poland etc etc.

Posted in S Korean president hopes for emperor's visit next year at 12:11 PM JST - 16th September
Wakarimasen at 12:09 PM JST - 16th September

Nothing to do with this thread, but how does one copy scomments made by a previous poster and insert them in one's own post? Mod?

Posted in Ex-husband of Oshio’s late lover expresses anger at 12:09 PM JST - 16th September
Wakarimasen at 11:47 AM JST - 16th September

Sounds like fun.

Posted in Luxurious guesthouses attract people hungry for neighborly ties at 11:47 AM JST - 16th September
Wakarimasen at 11:43 AM JST - 16th September

Yes good riddance, but I am sceptical that this new crowd will be any better or achieve anything in a hurry.

Posted in Aso and cabinet resign en masse ahead of launch of DPJ-led gov't at 11:43 AM JST - 16th September
Wakarimasen at 11:42 AM JST - 16th September

Frying pan is often used as weapon in domestic arguments. Or rolling pin.

Posted in Kumamoto man arrested for hitting relative with frying pan at 11:42 AM JST - 16th September