gonemad said...

gonemad at 06:50 PM JST - 19th January

Somehow I have the feeling his statement might be right. Time will show us, I think. But what he forgot to say is that the LDP has proven to be far worse than anything you could expect from the DPJ...

Posted in We cannot yield government power to such an irresponsible party. at 06:50 PM JST - 19th January
gonemad at 07:00 PM JST - 7th January

My advice to temp workers: Hey geniuses, upgrade your skills to something useful. There would be no need to worry about a safety net then.

My advice to you, shiuu: think before you write. Whatever the absolute level of education, it's always the relatively weakest who will get fired…

Posted in Business leaders call on gov't to upgrade safety net for unemployed at 07:00 PM JST - 7th January
gonemad at 02:33 AM JST - 7th January

Maybe what Japan needs right now is a dictator

And this is why exactly?

a dictator with good intentions.

History has so many examples to offer...

If you spend your time discussing issues, then for example the abductions issue will remain unsolved.

NK is run by a…

Posted in Maybe what Japan needs right now is a dictator, a dictator with good intentions. If you spend your time discussing issues, then for example the abductions issue will remain unsolved. Certain things can only be achieved by a dictator. He can act decisively within a limited period of time. at 02:33 AM JST - 7th January
gonemad at 04:43 AM JST - 6th January

Seiharinokaze, thanks for the link. As far as my - admittedly rather limited - understanding of the article goes, it seems rather speculative and I wouldn't count Araki and the organization which he represents as a neutral source for such claims. I don't say it can't be true, though.

Posted in N Korea warns no more dismantlement unless Japan gives energy aid at 04:43 AM JST - 6th January
gonemad at 02:23 AM JST - 6th January

C'mon, let them stare if they want. What's the problem, except your education?

Posted in The most important rule of etiquette to follow with mixed bathing is that both men and women should look the other way. I hope bathers once again create an atmosphere in which men and women can feel comfortable in a mixed bathing environment. at 02:23 AM JST - 6th January
gonemad at 07:16 AM JST - 3rd January

There are 19 Japanese people missing to date who have technology and knowledge crucial to the development of nuclear energy, nuclear arms and missiles.

It's the first time for me to hear this. Could you please give some references?

Posted in N Korea warns no more dismantlement unless Japan gives energy aid at 07:16 AM JST - 3rd January
gonemad at 11:21 AM JST - 2nd January

I think some of you here need to get your facts straight. First of all, regarding the nuclear non-proliferation treaty (NPT):

The NPT gives every signatory state the right to withdraw from the treaty with 3 months notice. NK has officially done so. As a consequence, there is no international…

Posted in N Korea warns no more dismantlement unless Japan gives energy aid at 11:21 AM JST - 2nd January
gonemad at 09:17 AM JST - 2nd January

870 contenders only for 480 seats? Is there any other explanation than a total indifference by the Japanese who couldn't care less who is going to control the country?

Posted in 870 to file candidacies in general election at 09:17 AM JST - 2nd January
gonemad at 08:59 AM JST - 2nd January

Having seen how easily other biometric systems could be spoofed in one way or the other, there is absolutely no surprise here. The whole fingerprinting thing offers nothing more than pseudo security for a scared public. If someone expects they would catch a terrorist or serious criminal - we'll never…

Posted in Deported S Korean woman fools fingerprinting system at airport at 08:59 AM JST - 2nd January
gonemad at 09:12 AM JST - 23rd December

Madverts, come on, tell us why a country run by any dictator would be more stable, more reliable and cause less victims than a country run by islamic fundamentalists. And then remember, you were not talking about stability or reliability in your first post, but just about "squashing islamic fundamentalism"…

Posted in Iraqi Interior Ministry officials held for plotting coup: NY Times at 09:12 AM JST - 23rd December