dontpanic said...

dontpanic at 07:13 PM JST - 16th August

JoeBigs - "Does it matter if the court was a Democracy, Theocracy, Monarchy, Autocracy or a Constitutional monarchy"

Well first of all, it isnt the court thats a democracy, its the system of government. In Australia the courts operate independantly of the government of the day to enforce laws passed…

Posted in Holocaust denier begins jail term in Australia at 07:13 PM JST - 16th August
dontpanic at 11:11 PM JST - 15th August

"What do you have a 1.0 gas powered engine/hybrid? This is a dangerous car on U.S. highway"

When theres nowhere else to go, ridicule is all thats left? No, I have an Audi A4 diesel that is as economical as a Prius, as quick as a flash in the traffic…

Posted in Toyota to sell compact hybrid with better fuel efficiency than Prius at 11:11 PM JST - 15th August
dontpanic at 10:43 PM JST - 15th August

JoeBigs - "Was that right? Was it right to arrest someone because of what he said? The government at the time thought it was"

If I remember correctly Jesus wasnt inciting racial hatred, oppression, or denying the greatest crime the world has ever seen.

Your example is a nonsense, the…

Posted in Holocaust denier begins jail term in Australia at 10:43 PM JST - 15th August
dontpanic at 05:29 PM JST - 15th August

sfjp330 - "In 1995, average GM cars were over $50,000 in Japan.......New York Times 2/20/95. Regardless of the quality, give me a explantion to above"

I have in country experience during the time mentioned, let me tell you how. I would suggest your information, if correct, indicates that GM were…

Posted in Japanese automakers object to U.S. 'cash-for-clunkers' program at 05:29 PM JST - 15th August
dontpanic at 02:21 AM JST - 15th August

"I see more youngsters riding Harleys than 'old farts'"

You must be properly mature then?

At last this article debunks the theory that US products are rejected by Japanese dirty tricks and restrictive practices. I dont like the bikes much myself but they are an icon.

Posted in Harley-Davidson gains popularity in Japan at 02:21 AM JST - 15th August
dontpanic at 12:09 AM JST - 15th August

Triumvere - "And who determines what are lies and what is the truth? Where is the line between "inciting hatred" and legitimate criticism? Would you hand this power to the government?"

Nope, governments are collections of vested interests, thats why democracies have an independant judiciary. Let the courts decide, as…

Posted in Holocaust denier begins jail term in Australia at 12:09 AM JST - 15th August
dontpanic at 11:46 PM JST - 14th August

"By the way, in 1996, at one point the exchange rate was 79 yen per dollar. But I still don't understand why in the 90's, to buy American car in Tokyo, it cost twice as much as in the states"

I did some work for Chrysler in Japan at the…

Posted in Japanese automakers object to U.S. 'cash-for-clunkers' program at 11:46 PM JST - 14th August
dontpanic at 10:37 PM JST - 14th August

JoeBigs - There cant be complete freedom of speech when what is said incites hatred, or violence, or perpetuates lies. Thats why Toben was barred from publishing his materials in the first place. Thats not the state suppressing free speech, its good policing.

Posted in Holocaust denier begins jail term in Australia at 10:37 PM JST - 14th August
dontpanic at 05:10 PM JST - 14th August

"Wow this is a real big surprise. I am one of those who thinks ,"freedom of speech not matter what is said"."

So its ok to insight violence, or riots, or to abuse people, or to lie? Words have consequences. In the name of freedom of speech these groups will…

Posted in Holocaust denier begins jail term in Australia at 05:10 PM JST - 14th August
dontpanic at 04:48 PM JST - 14th August

sf2k - I think youre describing a world that wouldnt work for the majority of us.

Youre right, electric is the way forward for cars but how the energy for those cars is produced and stored is key. Like societymike I believe oil still has a way to go, but,…

Posted in Oil firms to test recharging service for electric cars at gas stations at 04:48 PM JST - 14th August