bamboohat said...

bamboohat at 09:09 AM JST - 2nd October

These guys tortured him for an hour, and then dragged him (likely crying) to throw him in the water. He was picked up by the cops only because his parents reported him missing.

Every adult that saw any of this happening and didn't intervene should go to prison.

That being…

Posted in Two teens arrested for throwing 8-year-old boy into sea at 09:09 AM JST - 2nd October
bamboohat at 09:04 AM JST - 2nd October

I read last night on another news source that Chicago was in the lead, with Rio a close second. My vote goes to Rio.

Posted in 2016 Olympic race too close to call ahead of vote at 09:04 AM JST - 2nd October
bamboohat at 10:20 PM JST - 1st October

All this stress, bleak future, parents always on kids to get better grades, shame thrown every which way, and toss into the mix these tiny apartments with thin walls where everybody is supposed to co-exist together in harmony.

Recipe for disaster.

The thing about pent up rage is that when…

Posted in Girl held for setting apartment on fire after stabbing mother at 10:20 PM JST - 1st October
bamboohat at 10:14 PM JST - 1st October

Looks more like he was planning this for a while

He didn't plan well enough. He should have figured out a way to get, and hang on to the kids passports. He certainly didn't plan their abduction very well either. It's almost as if he wanted to get caught to…

Posted in American father arrested in Japan had asked Tennessee court for help at 10:14 PM JST - 1st October
bamboohat at 12:57 PM JST - 1st October

Two years old is not old enough to be aware of trains and stuff. As cold as it sounds, the fault lies with the parents for not keeping track of the kid. Although that can be almost impossible when you live so close to the tracks. Tough situation.

Posted in 2-year-old boy dies after being hit by train in Fukushima at 12:57 PM JST - 1st October
bamboohat at 06:15 PM JST - 30th September

this is idiotic. Ten economists will give you ten different opinions. These economists will tell these government hacks whatever they want to hear, and that they are doing a splendid job. None of these fools have a clue, and the economy will continue to be forces that drive economies, and…

Posted in Gov't to hold weekly meetings with economists at 06:15 PM JST - 30th September
bamboohat at 04:43 PM JST - 29th September

understanding the details behind it.”

I'll tell you exactly what was behind it. Kid had fears, pain, anxiety, emotional trauma, and NOBODY he could turn to (teachers, PARENTS) who would do anything other than say "Ganbare!"

If this kid could talk to his mom and dad about his problems, this…

Posted in Student hangs himself in Hokkaido; note hints at being bullied at 04:43 PM JST - 29th September
bamboohat at 10:10 PM JST - 28th September

NEWS FLASH:

All throughout history, when conquering armies took over cities, they usually raped and murdered to their hearts content.

From Alexander at Babylon to the Japanese at Nanking, war is about killing people. Combatants, noncombatants, women, babies. Even in the old testament, God herself told the Israelites to not…

Posted in Film on Japanese occupation of Nanjing wins top prize in San Sebastian at 10:10 PM JST - 28th September
bamboohat at 05:26 PM JST - 28th September

George Clooney is the man to trade places with for a week?

Think about it. I've seen many of my female students swoon at the mere mention of his name...

Posted in Wal-Mart best symbolizes America; Clooney favored over Obama: poll finds at 05:26 PM JST - 28th September
bamboohat at 02:24 PM JST - 28th September

After the strong condemnations from the U.S. and its allies, Iran said Saturday it will allow U.N. nuclear inspectors to examine the site.

Most important piece of information hidden inside this article. If this is true, than all this missile launching is just posturing. Iran is no Iraq, and despite…

Posted in Iran says it is prepared to crush any military threat at 02:24 PM JST - 28th September