cabdriver said...

cabdriver at 05:31 PM JST - 16th August

I have to admit, I'm waitin' for the bio-diesel hybrid.

Posted in Toyota to sell compact hybrid with better fuel efficiency than Prius at 05:31 PM JST - 16th August
cabdriver at 05:21 PM JST - 16th August

I have mixed emotions, Japanese CEOs have a lot more credibility than the leaders in Washington, but the fair trade arguement also has merit. I dont have a problem with waiting for production to ramp up, as I understand it 3 of the top 5 cars in the "CARS" prgram…

Posted in Japanese automakers object to U.S. 'cash-for-clunkers' program at 05:21 PM JST - 16th August
cabdriver at 03:53 PM JST - 20th June

High-speed rail is being "promoted for the US" by some folks for a couple reasons: The average jet burns a gallon of fuel every second. 3000 flights a day, do the math. Most major cities already have/had a rail station, its just s matter of rerunning the track for the…

Posted in Japan Railway to push bullet train tech for U.S. high-speed rail at 03:53 PM JST - 20th June
cabdriver at 02:17 AM JST - 4th May

It appears like we have some things to learn from our more experienced cousins across the pool.

Posted in Baby at Yokota base, Japanese woman not new flu cases at 02:17 AM JST - 4th May
cabdriver at 05:18 AM JST - 20th January

At least some people are trying, my countrymen sometimes worry me. While we avoid "group think" as we perceive it in other countries, we would do well to come up with our own version of the Asian mindset that takes care of the community writ large long term. 'Cause our…

Posted in MOF panel calls for scrapping Y2 tril cash benefit program at 05:18 AM JST - 20th January
cabdriver at 02:51 PM JST - 15th January

Thank God he's leaving. Please accept our appologies,the Bush administration wasn't meant to be a foreign-focused election (2000). We elected him to focus on a domestic agenda of programs, unfortunately al-Quida (9-11) had other plans, & we don't change horses in mid-stream (2004) esp. during a war, & they have…

Posted in Schieffer ends term in Japan with call to reexamine collective defense at 02:51 PM JST - 15th January
cabdriver at 01:52 PM JST - 15th January

Ok, everybody take a deep breath. feel better now? I thought we all we're reading this to expand/learn the human knowledge/connection/ect. "Ruthless" or rude, it's a "western thing" its not meant to be impolite, so I'll appologize for the "group" [please remember you have clothing styles older than our country,…

Posted in 46 Hanshin quake survivors die alone in public housing in 2008 at 01:52 PM JST - 15th January
cabdriver at 01:31 PM JST - 7th January

Thats is so cool. From the Greeks & Egyptians to the Great Wall & Samurai Archery, I wish mankind would spend more time learning all these neat arts, rather than come up with new excuses to fight. I wish the staff would have included more info about this *Does that…

Posted in Samurai archery, an ancient sport, still thrives in Japan at 01:31 PM JST - 7th January
cabdriver at 02:52 PM JST - 28th October

This is gonna be a very interesting four years. It seems there are as many Black Racists as white! It is a shame we should air our "dirty laundry" on a foreign forum. But it will be a first step towards a better America, God help us until we get…

Posted in Feds disrupt skinhead plot to assassinate Obama at 02:52 PM JST - 28th October
cabdriver at 02:43 PM JST - 28th October

thats just tacky!

Posted in Celebrate Pendant at 02:43 PM JST - 28th October