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bass4funk
@japangirl
Honestly, if that was the case (which NO ONE believes) that would be a seriously sorry a** of an excuse.
Posted in: Japan declined U.S. offer to station nuclear experts in Kan's office: Edano
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bass4funk
So that they could tip off OBL so he could make a stealthy exit. Do you know how ludicrous that sounds?!
How so?
Posted in: Amnesty criticizes U.S. for 'unlawful' bin Laden raid, drone attacks
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bass4funk
Like the saying goes "You definitely cannot just make this stuff up!" Gotta love Japan, never a dull moment.
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bass4funk
@Herve
I am aware of that, if you are implying that many people here find that killing OBL (based on the rule of law that he, Al Qaeda and the Taliban have violated time and time again and as such were subjected to the rule of laws under the U.S. and that some people here can't and want to believe that killing him) was incomprehensible, then you are right, it is NOT subjective, it was a long overdue necessity.
Posted in: Amnesty criticizes U.S. for 'unlawful' bin Laden raid, drone attacks
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bass4funk
I think you're totally not getting the point.
Posted in: New Jersey town's monument to Korean sex slaves upsetting Japanese officials
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bass4funk
You probably might, just might be right, if so, good!
Yes, as soon as he (OBL) ordered Al Qaeda to target American interests.(Kenyan Embassy, USS Cole, NY Twin Towers) it became an internationally recognized crime which the U.S. had every right to retaliate by any means to neutralize any future and possible threats from the Jihadists)
That is your own personal subjective point of view.
That is your own personal subjective point of view.
Posted in: Amnesty criticizes U.S. for 'unlawful' bin Laden raid, drone attacks
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bass4funk
@Thomas
I think it boils more down to education and historical distortion, conditioning and indoctrination. I blame more the powers that be, rather than the younger generation. The previous generation will never change and that is a darn shame, but at least they can do a lot as to not repeat the past and that is to be open, honest and self-admitting. because the only way you can make a better future is to understand your past.
Posted in: New Jersey town's monument to Korean sex slaves upsetting Japanese officials
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bass4funk
@Yuri
Not trying to bash you, but you need to understand a few things. Growing up between Germany and the U.S., I can honestly say, the road was hard and painful for Germany to make a comeback, before the 1970's whenever you mentioned Germany, most of Europe had a foul taste in their mouths but with sensitivity and with campaigns, education, renouncement of Nazism, visiting and giving tolerance speeches Germany has come a long way, they are NOT a perfect nation, but they put in years and years of effort to regain the trust of the international community and continue to do so. When you talk to the average German most of the time they don't have a problem either talking about the war or admitting how wrong they were following a madman. No monuments, no yearly commemoration, now by contrast, if you talk about the war in Japan, it is white washed, excuses given, Japan feeling that they were the ones victimized, the constant visiting of government officials visiting Yasakuni shrine, basically doing the exact opposite from what Germany is doing and as long as Japan keeps making excuses and denials the wounds will never heal. No country is perfect, every country has blood on their hands, but in Japan's case, Japan cannot say or request any country to aid in covering up or softening the pains of war that Japan wants to so often glaze over which doesn't help Japan's image. There is nothing wrong with the admission of guilt to passed atrocities, it's how you move forward.
Posted in: New Jersey town's monument to Korean sex slaves upsetting Japanese officials
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bass4funk
That's the key sentence, declared war on the U.S. (which is a sovereign if I am not mistaken and OBL was sheltered and protected by the Pakistani government) that aggression alone gave the U.S. the right to take action on a country sovereign or not, and the U.S. will do so in the future. Let's not forget the millions of $$ that is being given to the Pakistani government to fight the Taliban and Al Qaeda, which they haven't been doing a good job to say the least. Obama already warned them, if they aren't willing to keep the Taliban under control, they will. Liberals want to cry foul when it doesn't fit their narrative. Not trying to get too far off topic, but if the attack was conducted by Bush, you guys would go on a serious witch hunt calling for his head. But now that Obama was the one in charge, I hear criticism of the U.S. military, but no criticism for the current President, since he is the one that gave the green light and rightfully so.
Posted in: Amnesty criticizes U.S. for 'unlawful' bin Laden raid, drone attacks
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bass4funk
Oh, please stop with the Moore, Stone conspiracy theories.
Anyone that really follows jihadist terrorists and the violence and terror that they caused time and time again, know for a fact that OBL was responsible, which he admitted taking credit for and as USNinJapan said, "he was an armed enemy combatant" a terrorist who resisted capture, pure and simple! And after everything he did, he got what he deserved and good riddance. Would it have been good to have taken him in to get some serious answers, probably, but for some people here to question the military actions of the soldiers can't really comment on anything, if you have never been in a war or part of special forces or ever participated in raids or been fired at or been in a hostile situation, then you should refrain on passing judgment. It's easy to throw stones at glass houses. We weren't there and we don't know or can say anything, we don't know what kind of fire power or resistance they encountered. Obama stated it was a Capture/Kill mission, personally, I believe it was a kill mission from the beginning IMO as I stated before, bringing OBL in alive would have been helpful, but probably given the circumstances it didn't turn out that way. Funny, I don't hear Amnesty criticizing how Pakistan harbored and knowingly (they said, they had no idea OBL was hiding there...ahem...) kept him out of sight, so where is the condemnation about that? We are dealing with the typical criminal that if you surround them and tell them to give themselves up that they will do it willingly and peacefully if anyone thinks that, they are really in the deep end of the Kool aid.
Posted in: Amnesty criticizes U.S. for 'unlawful' bin Laden raid, drone attacks
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bass4funk
RIP Robin, you were a great musician, you and your brothers. To really appreciate the Bee Gees, you need to listen to their older music from the 60's to a certain extent, they are a bit underrated, while music is subjective and not everyone is a fan, there is no doubt that they left a huge mark in the music industry. From ballads to disco to pop, they practically covered it all. These are people that really are the true musicians of yesterday or ol skool. And like Donna Summer another great legend gone, there goes another chapter in the passing of a time when music was really fun and exciting and I'm very happy and proud to have grown up in the 70's and 80's didn't matter what color you were or what religion you were, the Bee Gees had raw talent and skill. I wish some of these so upcoming young musicians can hopefully learn from them and some of these great artists from the past.
Posted in: Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb dies at 62
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bass4funk
@Smithinjapan
It just goes to show, how peoples perception can be easily influenced often by national social media. I have tried eels in many countries and I don't taste THAT much of difference regulate and restrict themselves to only Japanese waters knowingly. But truth be told 10 years ago, prior to coming to Japan, I heard and read that Japan has the best and freshest food and fish in the world. Now I can honestly say that is NOT always necessarily true and I realize that. I bought some Unagi at Costco last year forgot what I paid, but it was really cheap (under 2000 yen), they were from China, got two big fat ones and the taste was the usual typical Unagi taste and it was great, family loved it and there were no complaints, it all comes down to the sauce (but then again, I am a westerner and my taste buds and palate are not as in tuned or as sensitive as the average Japanese) Having said that, I heard about these talento on TV doing these taste tests. But most Japanese don't want to hear or accept in ANY way that any of their produce is lacking or depending what the item is, inferior. Like strawberries, many Japanese believe that they grow the best batches and are the tastiest, when (to me at least) they are mostly sour, tart, white still. Coming from California, being one of the biggest strawberry producers in the world, the organically grown are deep red, sweet and big. Not trying to get off topic, but I think Japanese produce which are native to Japan and which are grown and harvested are often far better than the imported produce. It all depends on what you are eating. When it comes to Cheese, Japan losses, Beer...sorry...bakery, nope...potatoes, oh, boy and on and on. But if we talk about Japanese domestic foods like rice bamboo shoots, wasabi etc. then it is a different story. every country has something good to offer, not everything in Japan is THE best, but as a foreigner, what the heck do I know?
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bass4funk
@Smith
Exactly! I hate the stuff so much, I honestly can't tell the difference between Coke and Pepsi, it all tastes like nasty motor oil to me anyway. So, I am not sure if this cola will be any different. I'll drink it if there is absolutely nothing else to drink as a last option, but IMO nothing can beat the taste of ice cold fresh filtered water, period!
Posted in: Another new cola to hit market – brown sugar cola from Okinawa
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bass4funk
@stuart
I had no idea America was forcing Japan to drink Okinawan cola.
Posted in: Another new cola to hit market – brown sugar cola from Okinawa
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bass4funk
Sorry, Gogogo
I had the opportunity to use both and the Android is in some ways nice, but when it comes to overall usage and functionality and apps, for me, it can't even come close to an iPhone IMHO. And as horsefella said, there is a reason that Steve Jobs got it right and the reason why Apple is where it is today. But tastes are subjective, I get it, I am just saying....
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bass4funk
@Pukey2
I agree, it was a really funny show with all the daily crap that's out there and the everyday stresses of life DHW was a fun and seriously needed distraction. I have to admit, when it first premiered, I didn't really get into it until the 2nd season, I just thought it was trash without giving it a chance, but after watching a few episodes, I was hooked. At least the show will live on thru DVD.
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bass4funk
@Hojo Soun
I started to lose you when you where talking about....
Anyway, I know you don't truly believe all that what you were stating, right? Apparently, you haven't tried many international beers if you think Japanese beer uses only the freshest ingredients. So I guess, German, Czech, Belgium beers for example use inferior ingredients and care less about overall quality than Japanese beers and beer makers, if we go by what you are saying. Then I guess Europe has NO idea as to what they are doing when it comes to beer making and to think all this time I could have saved my money at those crazy Oktober festivals....verdammt!!! Come to think of it, Japan makes THE best Bratwurst in the whole world as well as wine, pizza and the hamburgers, pasta, cheese...etc. I'm off today so I'm going to my local combini and get me a Black Asahi Dry Stout since it is far superior and Guiness is crap. anyway! As far as foam, I couldn't tell you which is higher.
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bass4funk
Would you kindly please elaborate as to exactly which of these beers are so super supreme, because if there is, l want to know so that I can make my way to the store.
Some Japanese beer can be decent, but to imply that they are somehow superior to the classic European brands or American "micro brewery" then I must honestly say, you are not a true beer connoisseur, but then what do I know as a foreigner, my palate is NOT as sensitive as most Japanese people.
Posted in: Japanese beer heads cause Westerners to froth at the mouth
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bass4funk
@HonestDictator
Agreed 100%
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bass4funk
I think in 25 years Conservatives will be remembered for making the economy center issue which is at the end of the THE MOST important issue. Gay rights and gay marriage are social side issues that at this present time can wait and are not issues that of the highest priority. This is not a federal issue and for the Dems to make it as such shows how desperate they are and will do anything, anything to stay in power.
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