Wednesday February 15, 2012

borscht's past comments

  • 1

    borscht

    In regards about Makoto saying the poor of Japan are better off than the poor in the US:

    I have seen homes in Japan that if they were transplanted into the US would be considered slums, crack houses, or worse.

    Like DenTok2009, I have noticed an increase in homeless people not only in the big cities but also wandering the countryside. In fact, years ago near my apartment a homeless guy camped out under a stairwell. One day he told us he was moving on because there were too many 'new homeless' he said. I don't need government statistics to lie about how many people are homeless.

    Posted in: Exploring two cultures

  • 1

    borscht

    It'll be difficult to sell that house if every year police show up to pay their respects to the dead.

    Posted in: Setagaya family murders remain unsolved after 11 years

  • 0

    borscht

    Miyazawa3

    In religion:

    India, the largest Hindu nation on the planet, has capital punishment but has used it very rarely: 52 times in 63 years.

    Israel, the one Jewish nation on the planet, doesn't have capital punishment.

    Europe, titular 'Christian' countries, does not have capital punishment (Latvia will abolish it next year.).

    South America, made up of mostly 'Christian' countries, does not have capital punishment except for certain cases.

    In Africa, a continent of Christian, Moslem, and other religions, 75% of the countries either don't have it or don't enforce it. Libya and Somalia are the most active with 18 in 2011 (vs the US with 46).

    'Superior' countries with capital punishment include Libya, Iran, Iraq, Somalia, Sudan, North Korea, China, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Syria, Vietnam, Yemen, Belarus, Taiwan, Japan, and the US.

    Posted in: Japan and the death penalty

  • 0

    borscht

    Why seven panels?

    It looks like each panel is being asked to concentrate on one specific topic and then report back to the main committee. The main committee wants to take advantage of the transfer of power to Kim Jong-Un and press the abductee issue, hence, setting up advisory panels.

    I doubt, however, in two months the panels will come up with anything new. The main committee should just start pressing Kim Jong-Un now, if they want to.

    Posted in: Gov't to set up 7 panels to deal with abduction issue

  • 2

    borscht

    They look like cans for red beans used in osechi ryori bento. But why spend that amount of time driving from Shiga to Ishikawa just to get rid of them? Dump them all in the first rest area and go home, eh?

    But 300,000?

    Thanks for the link, Goals0

    Posted in: Elderly couple fined Y300,000 for disposing of cans in freeway service area restrooms

  • 1

    borscht

    Landsberg brought up Leopold and Leob while Munya Times brought up...something.

    Not condoning his killing of Bobby Franks but here is what would not have happened if Leopold was executed:

    He taught in the prison school, mastered foreign languages, worked as an x-ray technician in the prison hospital, reorganized the prison library, volunteered to be tested with an experimental malaria vaccine, and designed a new system of prison education. In 1958, after thirty-four years of confinement, Leopold was released from prison and migrated to Puerto Rico. He earned a master's degree in social work, taught mathematics, and worked in hospitals and church missions. He wrote a book entitled The Birds of Puerto Rico.

    He spent his years after being released helping other people. He even said, "Helping others has become my chief hobby--it's how I get my kicks." However, he was also remorseful about killing Franks. Is Asahara Shoko remorseful? Was Shonozwa remorseful?

    Can an elected politician determine the future of a criminal?

    Also, his parents were rich enough to hire the best lawyer in the country whose job it was to keep him alive; at this, Darrow succeeded using the 'extenuating circumstances' defense.

    http://law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/leoploeb/Accountoftrial.html and http://law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/leoploeb/LEO_LEOP.HTM

    Posted in: Japan and the death penalty

  • 6

    borscht

    Export2,

    Your scenario is not impossible but please remember she was underage and he was her coach - her teacher. As the responsible adult, he should have told her not to drink; an impossible task in Japan, I realize.

    If she started coming on to him, he as her teacher and the responsible adult, should have said no. When she continued drinking, he should have stopped the waiter from bringing more alcohol or left.

    In either case, he's the responsible adult. I don't care if she stood naked in front of him, have another student take care of her and leave. Buyer's remorse doesn't happen when there's no sale.

    Posted in: Olympic judo champ Uchishiba indicted over teen rape

  • 8

    borscht

    Ah, yes, if the woman drinks too much, it's her fault. No need in a civilized society for a man to take responsibility for a passed out woman; rape is perfectly logical and acceptable because SHE WAS DRINKING, TOO. No one forced her! (obviously someone hasn't been to a Japanese nomikai).

    The only blame that can be placed on the woman is drinking when she's underage and trusting her judo coach.

    Guy gets all the blame even though the GIRL got TOO drunk,

    So the acceptable penalty for being too drunk is rape? Rape is not pleasurable sex, you know. There're psychological and physical problems that can follow. A decent human, which Uchishiba and some commenters are not, would make sure she was safe and didn't vomit and die of asphyxiation. Not decide to get his jollies off.

    Posted in: Olympic judo champ Uchishiba indicted over teen rape

  • 0

    borscht

    There are more US troops in Okinawa than Iraq, where the US just finished fighting Bush War 2. If the US wants to stabilize a region, shouldn't it be closer to their oil teat?

    Posted in: Protesters block delivery of U.S. base environment report to Okinawa government

  • 3

    borscht

    I think the government shouldn't give any more tax money to TEPCO. Then, when it declares bankruptcy, take it over, expel the executives, hire the best nuclear workers in the world (regardless of citizenship), hire some accountants that know how to add and subtract (not Olympus, obviously), and say it is all for the good of the stockholders.

    Since the gov't is just funneling money through TEPCO anyway, might as well have some accountability and get some results people can believe in, eh?

    Posted in: TEPCO asked to consider coming under temporary state control

  • 5

    borscht

    I still think its the woman's fault too. It takes 2 to Tango..she led him into this shit.

    From the article:

    unable to resist as she was in a profound sleep due to intoxication.”

    so, SS1, how did someone in a 'profound sleep due to intoxication' (I.e. passed out) lead him on?

    Posted in: Olympic judo champ Uchishiba indicted over teen rape

  • 1

    borscht

    I think if he was looking after his citizens, he wouldn't have let them starve to death or face death trying to escape to China. If he was looking after his citizens, he would have opened up the country to allow more business, more food, and less tension. But he wasn't; he was looking out for himself, his family, and his friends.

    On topic, if a country has an embassy in NK, they should attend. If not, just a telegram to "the people" would suffice. And Japan can send a magician.

    Posted in: Should allies like Japan, South Korea and the U.S. send condolences to North Korea over the death of Kim Jong-Il whose funeral will be held Wednesday?

  • 1

    borscht

    Nice picture. (I'd add more but the moderator would erase it.)

    Posted in: Spiritual reminders

  • 1

    borscht

    Of course consumers are wary of government guidelines, when the government increases the 'safe level' every time new contamination is found. I applaud the producers if they can test, clean, and educate that their products are safe. Especially, if they are consistent with their own 'safe levels', something the government can't seem to do.

    Posted in: Radiation fears affect New Year meals

  • 1

    borscht

    Editors,

    and utput was again hampered

    I hate having a hampered utput, don't you?

    Posted in: Competition forces Honda to revamp new Civic

  • -1

    borscht

    While I appreciate his and his flocks' suffering, if God destroyed the power plant - and his church - because of 'greed', why is he building another church? Isn't he being 'greedy' again wanting another piece of land and building? And, no, I'm not serious; just playing devil's advocate.

    Posted in: Room at the inn for Fukushima Christians

  • 0

    borscht

    This article (evidentally written by Nissan's PR section) alludes to, but does not state, what Aichi Machinery makes. That bit of information would have been required in a beginning journalism class. Anyone - editor? - have an idea what they make? (I'm guessing powertrain components but I'm not sure.

    Posted in: Aichi Machine Industry to become Nissan wholly-owned subsidiary

  • 2

    borscht

    i wonder if he believes in GOD now?

    I don't.

    Posted in: Author Christopher Hitchens dies at 62

  • 3

    borscht

    TEPCO or the government should pay this man to feed the animals and have him come in every few months for testing; he's a human guinea pig who could provide some valuable data on radiation sickness or something. But, of course, both TEPCO and the gov will say, "Our hands are tied." Worhtless twits.

    Posted in: Hermit of Fukushima says he's staying put despite risks

  • 6

    borscht

    I'll bet he was praying at the end

    I'll bet he wasn't. He even had a bet with some Christian that he wouldn't. The Christian and two other people were to observe his death and see if he prayed or not. I wonder if everyone showed up.

    Posted in: Author Christopher Hitchens dies at 62

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