jonnyboy said...

jonnyboy at 06:40 PM JST - 23rd June

it's interesting how quickly and totally mainland japan has assimilated okinawa, in spite of the fact it only so recently became a part of japan. this might be seen as a positive thing, however this assimilation is used to rather overlook some of the rather unequal treatment the population of…

Posted in Okinawa marks 64th anniversary of WWII battle at 06:40 PM JST - 23rd June
jonnyboy at 06:25 PM JST - 23rd June

tolerance only works if the other party is willing to reciprocate

Posted in Sarkozy says burqas are 'not welcome' in France at 06:25 PM JST - 23rd June
jonnyboy at 06:19 PM JST - 23rd June

the uk government is thinking of banning sell-by dates since it leads to so much food wastage and, oddly enough, people turn out to be naturally rather well attuned to truly expired foodstuffs. funny, that

Posted in Seven-Eleven ordered to stop banning discounted sales of food items close to expiry dates at 06:19 PM JST - 23rd June
jonnyboy at 07:42 PM JST - 22nd June

it's disgusting that it took money for her to realise her responsibilities in maintaining the wa in keeping her MOUTH SHUT. alas, she probably has impure blood

/sarcasm with satirical intent

Posted in 6 students arrested for gang rape released after out-of-court settlement reached at 07:42 PM JST - 22nd June
jonnyboy at 05:54 PM JST - 22nd June

japan shouldn't feel so high and mighty in comparison to n korea. after all, it has the same nepotistic system of government, just with more competition

Posted in N Korea criticizes U.S. nuclear protection of South at 05:54 PM JST - 22nd June
jonnyboy at 05:33 PM JST - 22nd June

i'm all for transgender if that person truly wants it and understand the full physical and emotional implications of the procedure, and especially is not suffering from any emotion trauma (silence of the lambs, anyone?) but i would have to agree that the deception HonestDictator mentions is problematic and quite…

Posted in Television perpetuates outmoded gender stereotypes at 05:33 PM JST - 22nd June
jonnyboy at 05:18 PM JST - 22nd June

That's the other main problem with forced confessions - real culprits get away!

indeed, this is one of the main points which should be emphasised in order to get the public behind greater police transparency and legal system reform. then perhaps they'll demand a police force that provides more than…

Posted in Witness account may link 2 unsolved cases involving 4-year-old girls at 05:18 PM JST - 22nd June
jonnyboy at 05:16 PM JST - 22nd June

i'd like to third Beerplease's point that the abundance of specific rules in japan erodes people's ability to actually assess a situation, in the absence of a bullet-pointed list of guidance points, handed down by someone sufficiently "respected" and no doubt ancient

Posted in 2 infants die of heatstroke in parked car in Niigata at 05:16 PM JST - 22nd June
jonnyboy at 04:58 PM JST - 22nd June

more cheque book diplomacy, i see. i'd like to think the games are awarded on a more social/culture basis than just which city has the most cash

Posted in Tokyo is better placed than the other candidates. We have $4 billion set aside for cumulative purposes and there is no chance of us having to resort to asking the central government for funds. In terms of the environment and finance, we excel. at 04:58 PM JST - 22nd June
jonnyboy at 09:39 PM JST - 21st June

in order to replace these guys it will be necessary for people who are not the sons/daughters of previous LDP prime ministers to empower themselves, get into politics, form an opposition party and run in the election. don't hold your collective breaths

Posted in Aso draws laugh by pledging to secure 'close defeat' in election at 09:39 PM JST - 21st June