jonnyboy said...

jonnyboy at 04:39 PM JST - 21st June

another day, another family murder

Posted in Woman, girl found dead at home in Gifu; husband apparently jumps to death at 04:39 PM JST - 21st June
jonnyboy at 08:45 PM JST - 19th June

he was probably malnourished

the human body is designed for a bare, subsistence diet. most people in the developed world are dying of over-nutrition

Posted in World's oldest man dies at 113 at 08:45 PM JST - 19th June
jonnyboy at 08:34 PM JST - 19th June

"group discipline" is a great way for people in positions of authority to do absolutely nothing to help solve a problem and instead getting the subordinates to watch over each other. it seems like it rather undermines the point of having superiors they do nothing to oversee problem solving, doesn't…

Posted in University disbands boxing team after arrest of two members for robbery at 08:34 PM JST - 19th June
jonnyboy at 04:55 PM JST - 19th June

excellent article about the flaws in the application of the "group responsibility" doctrine in the japan times this week

http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/fl20090616zg.html

Posted in University disbands boxing team after arrest of two members for robbery at 04:55 PM JST - 19th June
jonnyboy at 04:49 PM JST - 19th June

Too bad this stupid idea of group punishment only applies to sports & crappy "tarento", if the same applied to thew LDP we cud have been done with those thieving SOBs decades ago!

none of japan's social rules apply to those in suitably high positions of power. it's only the…

Posted in University disbands boxing team after arrest of two members for robbery at 04:49 PM JST - 19th June
jonnyboy at 04:20 PM JST - 19th June

Not sure if this has been discussed already, under which law does Matsuda Seika has the right to approve or disprove her daughter's partner? Fine her and put some restraining order!

a mother has a right to express her opinion. and a daughter has a right to disregard it!

Posted in Seiko Matsuda gives nod of approval to daughter Sayaka’s new boyfriend at 04:20 PM JST - 19th June
jonnyboy at 04:17 PM JST - 19th June

He also avoided alcohol and did not smoke

whilst japan can boast a lot of centenarians, and likes to boast about the healthiness of its cuisine, the vast majority of the population would be wise to take note of tanabe and reduce their alcohol and tobacco intake, which is some…

Posted in World's oldest man dies at 113 at 04:17 PM JST - 19th June
jonnyboy at 08:57 PM JST - 18th June

tv is made to appeal to the oyaji since they control the country. entertain the oyaji, and encourage the women to become that which is pleasing to the oyaji.

Posted in Television perpetuates outmoded gender stereotypes at 08:57 PM JST - 18th June
jonnyboy at 07:17 PM JST - 18th June

i wonder what sacrifices aso is planning to make?

thanks right, none, i imagine

Posted in We are all responsible for stopping climate change. We must ask the Japanese people to make sacrifices. That is the cost of saving our planet. at 07:17 PM JST - 18th June
jonnyboy at 06:47 PM JST - 17th June

shame the tickets cost a fortune

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