Monday May 28, 2012

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    globalwatcher

    Japan has a history of refusing help - to it's own detriment.

    Speaking about Japan’s sovereignty, If I recall another disaster "Kobe Earthquake", I believe Japan also rejected US offer too.. So Japan rejected US help TWICE. Are they just too proud?

    Posted in: Japan declined U.S. offer to station nuclear experts in Kan's office: Edano

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    Blair

    http://www.japantoday.com/category/politics/view/edano-to-be-next-industry-and-trade-minister#comment_1063281

    I have read my post on this. Good point, Blair. I think he realized he can no longer hide the truth when the transcript between US/Japan actually became available. He is a lawyer, and he should have known better. He sure fooled me.

    Posted in: Edano says he didn't deliberately mislead public about extent of nuclear crisis

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    globalwatcher

    AKB girls have to wear little tiny skirts to sell lots of bonds to save Japan. Funny, but it may work only in Japan. Ahhhh....speechless..

    Posted in: Gov't turns to AKB48 to sell bonds

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    globalwatcher

    I’m so>rry for our misjudgment

    Raa-ight!!

    The corruption and incompetency of Japanese government and TEPCO is beyond me. My friends in Japan always said to me there were nothing to worry about. I feel very sorry for all innocent people in Japan who are still suffering with this mess. The truth is that we cannot reverse what had happend. Sigh..........

    Posted in: Edano says he didn't deliberately mislead public about extent of nuclear crisis

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    globalwatcher

    I knew this from the beginning. Yep. This is true. These scientists were ready to leave (many are here in this town). No surprise here.

    Posted in: Japan declined U.S. offer to station nuclear experts in Kan's office: Edano

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    globalwatcher

    China has never manupulating it's currency, it was a myth

    Just-a-bigguy

    You and I are on the same page, then. Let Yuan go to the market, and the market will decide the value of Yuan.. How does it sound to you, fair? While China is the 2nd largest economy, China is very afraid to do so. What is a problem? As long as Beijing insists to stay the way it is, eventually, China's own success will be a killer in 10 years.. You will see....

    Posted in: U.S. declines to cite China as currency manipulator

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    globalwatcher

    But if the tax increase is implemented sales will dip and add another lost decade to the books

    Austerity alone is a job killer, no economic growth.

    1) Fiscal consolidation 2)Job growth to stimulate economy (increasing GDP to 3.5% at least). 3)Tax hike 4)Tweaking monetary policy at the RIGHT TIME

    All of these listed above have to be done to see at the same time. Very tough objectives, but can be done.

    Posted in: Ozawa willing to meet Noda but says he won't budge on opposition to tax hike

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    globalwatcher

    Money, Pacific Island, what?

    Posted in: Japan pledges $500 mil for Pacific islands

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    Blair HerronMay. 27, 2012 - 04:27PM JST

    He never complains about the salary cuts because he's more proud to serve the country

    Blair, glad to hear that he is trying to fulfill his duty (under oath) and he is a man of integrity and character serving for Japan.

    Herve Nmn L'EisaMay. 27, 2012 - 02:59PM JST

    All the more reason to privatise.

    Hope you are not talking privatization of military, police, firemen here, are you?

    Posted in: 241 civil servants file suit over salary cuts

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    ScroteMay. 27, 2012 - 02:08PM JST

    We'll be getting an 8% pay cut next month.

    The State of California is now proposing that the State government employees may go into 4 days a week schedule soon as the tax revenue is in red.

    Here in my state, some school districts are going into 4 days a week also. Kids are happy but parents are worrying as these kids will not get a competitive edge in global economy. In addition to that, our county has been on 4 days a week schedule since 2 years ago. They only work from Monday to Thursday.

    Many US workers are taking a 10% working hrs cut or a 10% pay cut.

    As I stated above, life is getting harder for middle class Americans.

    Posted in: 241 civil servants file suit over salary cuts

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    globalwatcher

    Forgot to add, I am only interested in policy, not politics. . I am a strong believer that Democracy and Free /Fair Trade go together. I am interested in fiscal/monetary policy in all countries all over the world, not only US and Japan.

    Posted in: Ozawa willing to meet Noda but says he won't budge on opposition to tax hike

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    voiceofokinawaMay. 27, 2012 - 02:28PM JST

    Globalwatcher, is this the reason why you are afraid of Ozawa's resurgence so much?

    Nope, please read the reasonings above. I am with Demand Side Economists.

    Posted in: Ozawa willing to meet Noda but says he won't budge on opposition to tax hike

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    globalwatcher

    the sex morality police of America

    I have never heard this term or expression listed above You made me laugh and made my day! Funny, but this is a good one!

    Posted in: Edwards juror issue arises; case stops for weekend

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    globalwatcher

    aarnerbro, thanks. I think you have just given me a good explanation here. I was in confusion as I do not live there.

    Posted in: Comedian apologizes for not helping mother get off welfare

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    CosMay. 26, 2012 - 04:14PM JST

    Japan’s Civil Law states that anyone with relatives on welfare has a duty to support them if they have the financial >>means to do so, though the law is non-binding.

    Weird law

    Cos, this is an eye opening for me. When you find time, would you please let me know the civil code on this? No wonder many go to bankruptcy as they are forced to co-sign on the medical bills (commercial law).

    Thank you, Cos.

    showmethemoneyMay. 26, 2012 - 06:09PM JST

    Welcome to Japan! Guilty? Innocent? Shoganai! Just apologize and get it over with! Its no use fighting to get the truth out!

    .... and bowing, expressing remorse, regret and sorrow. And everything will continue, and nothing will change. This is a typical Japanese culture repeated over centuries..

    yokattaMay. 26, 2012 - 07:32PM JST

    Anyways a stupid law, butttttt, that's not the real question here. Why in the hell would he not look after his mother and see to it she was off welfare and financially looked after. Cultural illness here!

    He is not responsible what his mother wants to do while he and his mother were missing a morale and a social obligation to society. .

    Posted in: Comedian apologizes for not helping mother get off welfare

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    nigelboyMay. 26, 2012 - 11:16AM JSTThomas,

    Why do you think Hashimoto is taking action on this issue??

    It's the tax paying Osaka citizens that are saying it's offensive!!! Hello!!??

    This is a right to work issue guaranteed on the Japanese Constitution, not a tax issue. You need to think this issue indepndently.There is a principal of law "what's been given should not be taken away" applicable to this case here.

    Posted in: Hashimoto clashes with Osaka officials over tattoo survey

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    globalwatcher

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    JapanGalMay. 25, 2012 - 04:13PM JST

    Good for Ozawa. i am starting to like this guy. He never backs down! Hope the next PM soon

    Very naive observation of Ozawa. You never provide the reasoning when it comes to this issue. Why are you for Ozawa? Are you for Austerity for your social programs (health care, nenkin and long term care) then?

    Posted in: Ozawa willing to meet Noda but says he won't budge on opposition to tax hike

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    globalwatcher

    Without his reasoning of tax hike, I assume Ozawa is for Austerity for public spending..

    I do believe there are many politicians who are getting paid too much with extra benefits. Too many unproductive local politicians on government payrolls. Let's cut them into half first.. We go from there.

    Generally, Austerity is not for economic growth (job growth). Let's start with domestic spending first to stimulate economy. Let's tackle with Tohoku Restration Act first. Let's take care of Fukushima Daiichi Nuke spill. Let's start moving toward to new idea of energy "Green Energy".

    Again, cut unproductive politicians into half before implementing austerity for PEOPLE'S social programs (national health care, national long term care and Nenkin).

    Posted in: Ozawa willing to meet Noda but says he won't budge on opposition to tax hike

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    globalwatcher

    Ozawa has repeatedly opposed the bill to hike the consumption tax to 10% by 2015, and has accused Noda and the ruling DPJ of reneging on its 2009 election-winning promise not to raise taxes.

    Ozawa is still closed minded and still refused to accept many changes in Japan since 2009 listed below.

    They are:

    1)Tohoku earthquake disaster that will cost Japan 50 bil

    2) unsolved Fukushima Daiichi Nuke spill, debt crisis

    3) social programs in danger of collapsing,

    4)EU financial crisis

    Ozawa needs to wake up. I would like to hear how he can solve these problems without raising tax revenue. Sigh.....

    Posted in: Ozawa willing to meet Noda but says he won't budge on opposition to tax hike

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    globalwatcher

    Tokyo Gov Ishihara Shintaro on Saturday expressed disappointment over the low approval ratings that Tokyo residents have given tothe city’s bid for the 2020 Olympics.

    His ego is too strong and this is his way to accept the defeat.

    While many politicians are doing very poorly, Japan is doing just fine as people of Japan have a common sense and understand a priority of many pending trouble issues around their necks (debt crisis, tohoku restration act, Fukushima radiation leak, electric shortage due to Nuke shutdown), not Tokyo Olympics. Thank god!

    Posted in: Ishihara disappointed at low home support for Tokyo Olympic bid

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