BHP is already the world's biggest mining company. When it gobbles Rio Tinto, which is pretty damn large itself, it's going to create a monster with huge global clout. I can see why the Aussie government is not banning the takeover and why the rest of the world is worried.
The more they crack down on it, the more expensive it gets and dealers get richer. Why not just legalise it? I don't know about Japan but in Australia about 75% of people are in jail for drug offenses and it costs $50 000 a year to keep one person…
This is frigging disgusting and it's an indictment on society that this kind of thing passes for entertainment. Millions of people live in hunger. Yes, I realise that sending then a few thousand bowls on noodles won't make a difference but this kind of competition just shouts loud and proud…
The US has a form of democracy yes, but it's about the minimum you could have and still call yourself a democracy. Firstly, a lot of donations come from big business so only parties that support big business get donations. Secondly, there is no proportional representation so voting for a…
Great, give us our own tax money back and we'll vote for you. Not. Why not just spend it on something useful or pay off the insanely high national debt. Or put it into pensions so that present day workers won't have to live on the streets after they retire.
The problem with your comments, Sarge, is that you would never attack the Republicans and never defend the Democrats, even if McCain new policy was to dig for oil in your garden. And when you reach that level, you can't expect anyone to take you seriously. Try being more objective.
McCain may have lost because of the economic crisis but he would also have lost on the Palin factor. It was such a stupid choice of VP. He's 72 so stastisically his chance of dying in office is very high, greater than one…
cow76 at 02:55 PM JST - 16th November
BHP is already the world's biggest mining company. When it gobbles Rio Tinto, which is pretty damn large itself, it's going to create a monster with huge global clout. I can see why the Aussie government is not banning the takeover and why the rest of the world is worried.
Posted in BHP submits to FTC takeover info for Rio Tinto at 02:55 PM JST - 16th November
cow76 at 02:21 PM JST - 15th November
Tatanka, Japan ALWAYS has a George Bush (except Koizumi). Mori, Abe, Aso...which joker is next?
Posted in Too much verbal jousting and 'nantonaku' from Aso, say critics at 02:21 PM JST - 15th November
cow76 at 02:16 PM JST - 15th November
The more they crack down on it, the more expensive it gets and dealers get richer. Why not just legalise it? I don't know about Japan but in Australia about 75% of people are in jail for drug offenses and it costs $50 000 a year to keep one person…
Posted in Is Japan becoming a 'drug heaven?' at 02:16 PM JST - 15th November
cow76 at 01:28 PM JST - 10th November
This is frigging disgusting and it's an indictment on society that this kind of thing passes for entertainment. Millions of people live in hunger. Yes, I realise that sending then a few thousand bowls on noodles won't make a difference but this kind of competition just shouts loud and proud…
Posted in Woman downs 383 bowls of soba in 10 minutes at 01:28 PM JST - 10th November
cow76 at 05:40 PM JST - 2nd November
The US has a form of democracy yes, but it's about the minimum you could have and still call yourself a democracy. Firstly, a lot of donations come from big business so only parties that support big business get donations. Secondly, there is no proportional representation so voting for a…
Posted in Bush says U.S. election sets example for budding democracies at 05:40 PM JST - 2nd November
cow76 at 02:48 PM JST - 30th October
BRING BACK THE TALKING PAPER CLIP!
Posted in Microsoft says next Windows won't be as annoying at 02:48 PM JST - 30th October
cow76 at 02:47 PM JST - 30th October
Great, give us our own tax money back and we'll vote for you. Not. Why not just spend it on something useful or pay off the insanely high national debt. Or put it into pensions so that present day workers won't have to live on the streets after they retire.
Posted in Aso seeks Y2 tril in cash payments for households by yearend at 02:47 PM JST - 30th October
cow76 at 01:48 PM JST - 29th October
Put all your money into pigs.
Posted in Considering the turbulent state of global financial markets, what would you advise anyone with money to invest in? at 01:48 PM JST - 29th October
cow76 at 01:47 PM JST - 29th October
The problem with your comments, Sarge, is that you would never attack the Republicans and never defend the Democrats, even if McCain new policy was to dig for oil in your garden. And when you reach that level, you can't expect anyone to take you seriously. Try being more objective.
Posted in Who do you hope will be the next U.S. president? at 01:47 PM JST - 29th October
cow76 at 10:32 AM JST - 26th October
It's over, let's not get worked up.
McCain may have lost because of the economic crisis but he would also have lost on the Palin factor. It was such a stupid choice of VP. He's 72 so stastisically his chance of dying in office is very high, greater than one…
Posted in Obama, McCain roll through western swing states at 10:32 AM JST - 26th October