bebert said...

bebert at 09:17 AM JST - 14th June

God bless the Irish. When the people are allowed to vote, the answer is no. That is why the European elite have tried to skirt democracy and have the so-called "reform" treaty passed by the government bodies alone. This is the same tricky way unpopular international treaties like NAFTA are…

Posted in Europe stunned by Irish rejection of EU reform treaty at 09:17 AM JST - 14th June
bebert at 09:22 AM JST - 12th June

Monarchies can be thought of as an insurance plan. If the democracy collapses, you then have a choice between a military government or a monarchy. Probably not a risk for Japan, but for several "at risk" nations in Europe, it might be a card you want to keep on the…

Posted in Crown prince heads to Brazil alone; says trip too tough for Masako at 09:22 AM JST - 12th June
bebert at 11:51 AM JST - 8th June

Because nothing makes a hike in the mountains more peaceful and relaxing than some jerk listening to a baseball game on a radio set at full volume.

Posted in Portable radio for mountains at 11:51 AM JST - 8th June
bebert at 11:48 AM JST - 8th June

Interesting how the worm turns. America has gotten used to flexing its political and military muscle to gain the advantage in business and politics. Now, its President is going around with a tip-jar begging for aid, while his subjects are losing their homes and spending half a day's pay to…

Posted in Medvedev blames U.S. for global economic problems at 11:48 AM JST - 8th June
bebert at 07:16 AM JST - 4th June

More bllsht from the paranoid U.S. government. Travel becomes almost unbearable these days.

Posted in U.S. tightens entry rules for travelers from Japan, Europe at 07:16 AM JST - 4th June
bebert at 07:10 AM JST - 4th June

Here we go again. The all time favorite ramble topic on JT.

I agree. How about some sympathy for the poor suicide, Ako Kawada.

Posted in Documentary director expresses condolences for Ako Kawada at 07:10 AM JST - 4th June
bebert at 07:02 AM JST - 4th June

Even key ally Washington criticized the plans to build 884 new homes in two east Jerusalem settlements.

I say, keep building. That will make the future pograms that much more amusing. Once again, history repeats itself.

Posted in Olmert under fire over settlements ahead of U.S. visit at 07:02 AM JST - 4th June
bebert at 06:52 AM JST - 4th June

Why is it that the Anglosphere consistently elects such rogues and losers into leadership positions? Bush, Blair, Rudd, Howard, Clinton, etc. It just makes you want to vomit all hope.

Posted in Australian prime minister's popularity slides at 06:52 AM JST - 4th June
bebert at 11:43 PM JST - 31st May

the world won't be sympathetic to any Japanese that were victimized during WW2, including any civilians.

Your opinion. Not supported by the many, many people who have read books like "Hiroshima" or "Black Rain," or historical works on the fire bombings and atomic attacks.

Before making such callous statements, think…

Posted in U.S. helps Japanese government search for remains of World War II soldiers on Aleutian Island at 11:43 PM JST - 31st May
bebert at 11:55 AM JST - 9th May

Four more years of a Russia free from chaos and outsider meddling.

Posted in Medvedev sworn in as Russian president; picks Putin as premier at 11:55 AM JST - 9th May