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herefornow
This one sentence demonstrates what is so very wrong with Japanese politics -- that the people these folks are supposed to serve don't matter in the slightest. He has been convicted of a crime, and all he cares about is his own political future, and his crony Ozawa. The entire system is hopelessly broken, but there is no call whatsoever to fix it.
Posted in: 3 of Ozawa's aides convicted over political funding violations
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Who cares? Japan has under-performed on the world stage, as is often the case. But the incessant media hype will begin again within a few months, whether they go 1-3 or 0-4. That's the cycle because it helps sell papers.
Posted in: Japan makes 2 changes for Canada match
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herefornow
Simply amazing. Six months after the disaster and they still don't have the technology in place to identify this gas. The inmates are truly running the asylum.
Posted in: TEPCO can't identify flammable gas in pipe at Fukushima nuclear reactor
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herefornow
And this is exactly why. Certainly no one can fault them for protecting their citizens from such uncertainty.
Posted in: Radiation found in rice from Fukushima Pref; more tests planned
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herefornow
And people critisized Danica Patrick for voicing concern about potential radioactive issues. But Japanese are allowed to have similar concerns, and that's OK.
Posted in: Mayor of Aichi city apologizes to Fukushima town for not using fireworks
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herefornow
And hence the problem, and why Japan's slide will only accelerate.
Posted in: Don’t expect another Koizumi any time soon
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herefornow
And, of course, since Japan needs Iranian oil, its delegates sat and listened to this venemous crap. Australia and NZ had the guts to walk out, but not Nippon.
Posted in: U.S. walks out as Iran delivers anti-U.S. speech at U.N.
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herefornow
Six months and way too many lies too late. This is completely laughable.
Posted in: Noda tells U.N. Japan will provide accurate info on nuclear crisis
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herefornow
Nigelboy -- Wow, really? What an insight. But, as usual, it misses the point. Japan is not simply a "developed" country, it is a declining one. Steeply declining. And much of the reason it is is because it refused to give up social and economic models better suited for the 1960's than the 2010's. By basically pushing half of its talent pool, women, into a traditional role, it has lost ground competitively in a global economy. And, it is likely too late for that to be turned around, as young women today are still taught it is more important to be kawaii, than brilliant or successful.
Posted in: 'Mad Men' 2011: Japan’s gender equality debate
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herefornow
Same B.S. Japan has been shoveling ever since Hatoyama stupidly told Obama to "trust him". Doesn't Japan get it? They can't be trusted in this matter, or any others, if they can't even speak for their own people. And, Japan's "best" just isn't good enough.
Posted in: Obama, Noda discuss post-quake aid, Futenma issue
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Who cares? Japan effectively missed the last forty years of social change that would have possibly allowed it to remain competitive in a global economy, where smart people, regardless of sex, are making contributions to their countries' well-being. And now the developing countries in Asia like China, Vietnam, Cambodia, etc. have replaced Japan as growth markets. Japan wrote its own epitath decades ago and it is rooted in a blind adherence to a strict role-based system for men and women.
Posted in: 'Mad Men' 2011: Japan’s gender equality debate
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herefornow
Jeffrey Duelley -- thanks for the laugh, especially from someone who accuses others of "knowing nothing about economics." In case you missed the history of Japan's post-war economy, it was built on consumerism in the West, and "maxing out credit cards" by the consumers there. JeffLee is absolutely right when he says Japan must get off this export-focused model and address the deep structural inefficiencies this model created in the domestic economy and the low level of domestic consumer demand. Throwing more yen into the Forex market to artificially keep the echange rate at a level to sustain this model is just an economic Band-aid. Not a real solution.
Posted in: Gov't unveils series of measures to deal with strong yen
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herefornow
Will Japan and its media please remember the humbling performance of the "Brave Blossoms" when it starts all the hype about the team as it prepares to qualify for the next tournament? One win in 23 matches and a losing streak of 17 games should be mentioned in every article. Not simply the score when they beat some minnow like HK. A little perspective would be great -- for a change.
Posted in: Tonga beats Japan 31-18 at World Cup
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herefornow
"Safer" than the world's second worst nuclear disaster. Now that's setting the bar low enough that possibly even Japan can exceed it.
Posted in: Hosono tells IAEA that Japan will have 'safer nuclear future'
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herefornow
.ExportExpert -- So right. Country is in the midst of its worst crisis since WW II according to Kan, and they can't help but rely on un-necessary process, rather than thinking about results and actually doing what is right. Because process is what they do best. Country will never change, and continue to decline as a result.
Posted in: TEPCO compensation hotline overwhelmed by 3,000 complaints per day
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herefornow
Good on Turkey. Isreal has acted as an un-challenged bully for way too long. And the U.S., including Obama, has just watched it happen due to the strong Jewish vote. The idea of the U.S. "mediating" this is preposterous. For all his rhetoric Obama has been a miserable failure with Mideast foreign policy.
Posted in: Turkey refuses U.S. mediation in crisis with Israel
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serendipitous -- don't agree. This is the ultimate sign of the fact that "I recognize I did nothing to change the company for the better while I was President, because I DID NOT take personal responsibility. Instead I was too busy maintainng the Wa, because that is why I was chosen, not because of my abilities. And I recognize that I do not have the strength or skills to really lead the company and make the needed changes." He failed once and was simply scared of failing again, but this time in the glare of the public spotlight.
Posted in: Body found in sea off Otaru identified as JR Hokkaido president
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herefornow
Bend over and grab your ankles folks. At least five years, and probably longer, of paying higher taxes to a woefully inefficient government. On top of the ludicrously high current rates -- like 40% for companies. Glad I got out.
Posted in: Commission prepares two options for hiking taxes
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LFRAgain -- agreed. But no less irrational than the Japanese people who shunned refugees from the Fukushima area and have bullied their kids in school. Radiation is a scary word, and holding Danica Patrick to a higher standard than that demonstrated by Japanese people is unfair.
Posted in: Patrick says concerns about Japan understandable
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SuperLib -- sorry, Nope, not Yep. Obama and Clinton have been abject failures at forcing Israel to engage in meaningful negotiations. In fact, just the opposite. Isreal has backed off agreements/concessions it made previously, and continues its construction of new settlements completely unabated. The Palestinians have no option but to outwardly defy the U.S. Unfortunately, Obama talked a great game, and made some passionate speeches. But has delievered nothing.
Posted in: Defying U.S., Palestinians press forward with U.N. bid