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ihope2eatwhales
Christopher Blackwell,
Tax payers money does not support import of commercial whale meat from ICELAND to Japanese market. Tax payers money supports only research whaling, which is public-good expenditure.
It is only February! If we eat last year's whale too quickly we would run out. Also, as whale from ICELAND is available, it too shows your idea is incorrect.
It's not true. Without research there can not be efficient commercial whaling in future.
You need no explanation, your basic understanding of reality is wrong. Check it.
Posted in: Japan will never stop whaling: minister
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ihope2eatwhales
Daniel Oliver Jost,
I have never heard of this group. And I can still buy whale meat from ICELAND even at my supermarket. Fierce may be criticism from some minority groups, but it does not have strong influence at all.
It started in 1930's, not 1880's. Just before international whaling community formed the IWC.
Japanese population is shrinking, so be not concerned. And please understand that tons of whale meat in freezers does not prevent extra supply from ICELAND coming to Japanese market. Amount of whale meat in freezers is tiny, relative to other products.
Please enjoy your chocolates, in Japan whale meat is enjoyed. Thank you.
Posted in: Japan will never stop whaling: minister
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ihope2eatwhales
gelendestrasse,
This is just anti-whalers' fantasy. In reality, I can buy whale meat that is shipped from far away ICELAND at my neighborhood supermarket. As even foreign product is available in Japan, it is clear that there is good demand for such a product.
This is separate issue due to unfortunate dysfunction of IWC, which disallows Japan to catch whales on the commercial basis.
You should listen to the market. Not the anti-whalers. The market, which offers ICELAND whale meat, is clear about it.
Posted in: Japan will never stop whaling: minister
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ihope2eatwhales
Daijoboots,
Japanese whaling is for food, but research is for research which is necessary for understanding how many whales may safely be taken.
Such basic concept is easy for even children who can understand that whales are uncountable as they spend most time beneath surface of the seas. They are not countable like cows that anti-whalers fondly eat. Anti-whalers can never understand it. Amazing really.
Japan can not safely catch whales for food without the research of whale resources. Small catch of 900 minke whales is from agreed estimate of 500,000. It is very small number, but taking whales may help scientists well understand population dynamic of whale population. This will help whalers decide better number of whales to be caught for commercial purpose.
It should be game on, now. Last year estimate of 500,000 minke whales in Antarctic ocean was agreed by IWC scientists. IWC scientists already can set very conservative commercial catch limit with this number.
So far, IWC refused to set a number anyway.
Why Japan is agreeing to rules of IWC which does not do it's job of managing whaling!?
Posted in: Japan will never stop whaling: minister
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ihope2eatwhales
As you know cleo, such Sanctuary as adopted by IWC permits the catching of whales for scientific research. This is why Japan's activities are legal.
Australia does not believe it, but I believe ardently that ICJ will confirm it.
This is very gracious of you. Sea Shepherd pirates could learn from you.
Posted in: U.S. court calls Sea Shepherd modern-day pirates
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ihope2eatwhales
Dog,
They have done no intervention to the currency. Yen is weakening due to fundamental factor of new desire to end deflation. If deflation can be conquered, of course the yen will be weaker.
If seeking 2% inflation is currency manipulation, most developed nations are also doing this.
Current account surplus only supports yen in medium-long term.
Japan trades with many nations besides USA, using US dollars for settlement. If Japan has trade deficit with such nations which use US dollars, then it cancels effect of US trade deficit / Japan trade surplus.
Posted in: Yen weakens as 'currency war' rhetoric heats up
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ihope2eatwhales
I was wrong about Nishikori making top 10 in 2012, but I am sure he will do it in 2013!
Posted in: Nishikori advances to 3rd round of Australian Open
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ihope2eatwhales
You may forget has has beaten Novak previously. He is still young, he has time.
Posted in: Nishikori close to walking with the giants
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ihope2eatwhales
Strictly speaking, BOJ does not need absolute independence from government.
In many countries, central bank has the policy of inflation target set by government.
So long as LDP does not go further than this, I do not worry so much about it.
However, maybe LDP would pressure BOJ to buy bonds to fund out of control spending by government. This is the real problem.
Posted in: Aso says gov't won't insist on policy accord with BOJ
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ihope2eatwhales
Back to the past policies of Abe and LDP can not be of great benefit to Japan. In fact, they will ultimately bring much worse problems to Japan more quickly.
72 year old Finance Minister Aso said he would have no cap for spending extra money, although such LDP policies have not lifted Japan from poor economic conditions for around 20 years, only Japan's public debt has been increased greatly.
Japan needs fresh politicians to lead, and to reform public spending urgently. Old people in Japan have too many gifts from government, which they do not need. It will mean bankruptcy for younger Japanese taxpayers sooner or later.
I hope for a good showing by JRP in upper house election this year, but possibly the consequence of LDP policies will not be seen before then.
However, no matter which party leads, Japan has already past a point of "no return", unfortunately.
Posted in: Abe sings national anthem as LDP prepares to 'take back Japan'
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ihope2eatwhales
YuriOtani,
850 minke whales each year from population of 500,000 is what they want, and it is quite responsible figure.
They aim to catch 850 minke whales, not "empty the seas for profit today".
Japan has good whaling technology, but it is impossible for even Japan to achieve such a feat if it would try such crazy thing.
Blue whale is low in number, and the lethal research is therefore inappropriate. Japanese government is not permitting the irresponsible lethal research which might extinct any whales.
The amount is less than 850 minke whales. Your idea of them catching all whales is just a fairy tale.
Be serious.
Posted in: Sea Shepherd defiant over U.S. court order to stay away from Japanese whalers
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ihope2eatwhales
SwissToni,
Whale killing method is humane in my opinion, but please do not change subject. Subject is court issue.
If they used good timing to file appeal, it was clever use of court systems. However they wished to stop Sea Shepherd's attacks last year. I think it is fortunate that this year they were able to get US court actions.
Sea Shepherd are criminals so they will ignore ruling anyway.
Your personal belief has nothing to do with law. And it should not. (You agree about this one, I hope.)
Posted in: Sea Shepherd defiant over U.S. court order to stay away from Japanese whalers
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ihope2eatwhales
SwissToni,
They would of course ask for injunction. The purpose is to protect safety of navigation and of course their legal activities.
I do not know why you think it is devious. It is just common sense.
Posted in: Sea Shepherd defiant over U.S. court order to stay away from Japanese whalers
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ihope2eatwhales
SwissToni
Evidence of what? Does US have some information that Australia and New Zealand does not? On contrary, US criticised Australia when it made the case with ICJ. The reason is simple. It is because US knows whaling law very well. They do not have such pressure as Australia to make emotional political decision about it. They are quite mature, even as anti-whalers. For example, they would attempt in the past to stop Japanese whaling by including other fisheries rights in the negotiations. Very clever, and unfortunately Japan was not so.
Please do not have the heart attack when Australia and New Zealand lose ICJ case against Japan.
It would mean US law accepts dangerous acts at sea. Unless there is some technical problem, I can not imagine a proper court system could allow such violence, for any purpose.
Posted in: Sea Shepherd defiant over U.S. court order to stay away from Japanese whalers
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ihope2eatwhales
SwissToni,
The court case is to prevent attacks by ships. It is not a court case related to whaling.
No one believes US supports Japanese whaling activities. However, this does not automatically mean US courts must condone violence against whaling activities, or take no action against it.
It would be quite terrible court system if it did that. I suppose in Holland or Australia, such may be the case. Japan can count on the US to behave normally.
So American based eco-terror organization may continue attacks of other ships on high seas? I do not think your comment is rational.
They should respect the law, rather than try to evade it.
Now we eagerly await ICJ court case decision for Australia and New Zealand against Japan. It is clearer all the time that whaling is just and legal. I also found Iceland's whale meat in my shopping center now. It is great news.
Posted in: Sea Shepherd defiant over U.S. court order to stay away from Japanese whalers
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ihope2eatwhales
Thomas Anderson,
No need for personal attack, although I understand as a left-wing person you are feeling personally frustrated.
However, do you not agree with JRP statements that Japan's public spending should be reduced and pension system needs revision? (Also, please do not change subject to whaling. Japanese fiscal problem is of completely different scale and to discuss whaling in this context is not serious)
Also, what is wrong with JRP policy on nuclear energy? It is more center than LDP policy, and quite common sense.
Crazy far-left parties would just say "no", to nuclear energy. But they have no realistic proposal besides it. Japan needs serious political discussion, not slogans for elections.
Posted in: Abe to become Japan's 7th PM in 6 years after landslide LDP win
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ihope2eatwhales
Thomas Anderson,
JRP is not "far-right". It is just normal, common sense party. It is crazy far-left parties who are thankfully few in representation. Even 8 seats for "Future Japan" party is too much. It is not "Future" party, it is like 1950's party. They just oppose everything, like Shaminto. Such lack of leadership or vision is not what Japan needs.
JRP is only party which was truthful about terrible state of Japanese public finances. Hashimoto was only politician who had courage to say that Japan must cut public spending. It is the clear truth. Japan spends two times as much money each year as it takes in tax revenue.
It is hard to buy votes of special interest groups such as pensioners with such honesty. Even so, they could become almost the 2nd largest party just weeks after forming.
This time they will not be part of ruling coalition, I suppose.
But if LDP fails, finally Japan will have hope in JRP at the next election.
Posted in: Abe to become Japan's 7th PM in 6 years after landslide LDP win
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ihope2eatwhales
It doesn't make sense. Japanese government bought islands to prevent sale to Tokyo. It was done to appease China. Even though it is just the change of ownership under Japanese law, nothing to do with China, China became veeeeery upset. It is China's choice to become upset about Japanese domestic issue.
China has done nothing to lower tensions since.
Posted in: China calls on Japan to halt entries into disputed waters
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ihope2eatwhales
mano,
I do not talk with the Chinese nationalist so maybe I am unaware, but which country has supported China's claim of Senkaku and Okinawa?
I saw interesting article very recently. Maybe you did not see it. http://www.japantoday.com/category/politics/view/philippines-backs-rearmed-japan-to-balance-china
Posted in: China calls on Japan to halt entries into disputed waters
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ihope2eatwhales
AriesKJJ, sustainable whaling is not an environmental concerns.
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