apecNetworks said...

apecNetworks at 05:40 PM JST - 11th October

It seems fairly easy to resolve - sell Japan only meat under 20 months, and those in the US who advocate that 20 months plus meat is safe, eat ONLY 20 months plus meat. The "no BSE advocates" should be eating the meat.

Posted in Japan suspends U.S. plant's beef amid mad cow fears at 05:40 PM JST - 11th October
apecNetworks at 05:20 PM JST - 11th October

I have very limited knowledge about Okinawa, but some info become available when studying the region. Thus, the problems on Okinawa Bases needs to be resolved more. The Marion mentioned more "autonomy", which would be possible. Immediate changes to number of personnel should be implemented, and of those chosen, the…

Posted in U.S. says it won't renegotiate Futenma relocation plan with Japan at 05:20 PM JST - 11th October
apecNetworks at 06:33 PM JST - 9th October

The six-nation nuclear talks can/must get verification of a denuclearized DPRK AND a guaranteed security pact for DPRK. Those two issues must be confirmed for the talks to have any meaning. It is through the major settlement that the secondary issues such as abductions can be resolved. Pressure politics will…

Posted in S Korea, Japan say no aid until N Korea disarms at 06:33 PM JST - 9th October
apecNetworks at 06:07 PM JST - 9th October

To Joetheplumber:

Actually, I do agree w/ you - the US is in deep voodoo.

Posted in Obama to visit Japan Nov 12-13 at 06:07 PM JST - 9th October
apecNetworks at 05:44 PM JST - 9th October

The irony of APEC 1998 was, former PM Mahathir was the only leader of an economy that publicly stated his disdain for APEC.

Posted in Cool ties with the U.S.; focus on Asia, Mahathir tells Hatoyama at 05:44 PM JST - 9th October
apecNetworks at 05:30 PM JST - 9th October

Correction:

...ASEAN Plus 3 grouping.....

Posted in Cool ties with the U.S.; focus on Asia, Mahathir tells Hatoyama at 05:30 PM JST - 9th October
apecNetworks at 05:22 PM JST - 9th October

Malaysia’s ex-Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad is STILL shooting from the hip, I guess.

From my sources, he will eventually get what he envisions and he did play a large part in allowing the possibility of an "East Asia Community" to develop. In 1998, during the Asian Financial Crisis, he not…

Posted in Cool ties with the U.S.; focus on Asia, Mahathir tells Hatoyama at 05:22 PM JST - 9th October
apecNetworks at 11:31 AM JST - 9th October

To Joetheplumber,

I'm a civilian and have that perspective of the changes occurring in the US - things are different. I am under the impression, correct or wrong, that those in govt. may see things differently.

http://www.lifescript.com/Soul/Self/Growth/USAPatriotActProsAnd_Cons.aspx

Posted in Obama to visit Japan Nov 12-13 at 11:31 AM JST - 9th October
apecNetworks at 06:26 PM JST - 8th October

I don't think the Obama Delegation has the horsepower to get significant work done economically on his wish list. Those issues that are not economically oriented may fare better. This is a hypothesis.

Posted in Obama to visit Japan Nov 12-13 at 06:26 PM JST - 8th October
apecNetworks at 05:55 PM JST - 8th October

From Joetheplumber,

The US is in deep trouble and the president needs to saty home.

I don't know if you say that in the states, and not get into trouble (Patriot Act).

Posted in Obama to visit Japan Nov 12-13 at 05:55 PM JST - 8th October