Thursday February 16, 2012

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    medievaltimes

    I never understood this and still don't.

    Religion: we are caring, we want peace, we love you and we love everybody. Buuuuuut...if your beliefs differ from ours you will not be saved, you will go to hell and we will think less of you.

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    Japanese people talk to me about this flu thing on a daily basis. By the way they talk, you would think the world is coming to an end.

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    “Under my administration, the days of science taking a back seat to ideology are over.”

    Thank God.

    Posted in: Obama vows return to U.S. science prominence

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    Thanks for the laugh JT.

    Posted in: Suspect who escaped from police station while cop slept turns himself in

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    Violent anti-war protests

    Interesting.

    Posted in: Europe praises Obama, but pledges few Afghan troops

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    medievaltimes

    It's difficult for Japanese managers to set a non-discriminatory tone when at their very essence Japanese workplaces are discriminatory - women are hired at lower salaries, though required to do the same work. Foreigners are hired on yearly contracts, so employers don't have to give them their annual raise or twice-yearly bonuses, effectively reducing their salaries, in many cases by as much as half. In terms of being polite to inferiors, Japanese bosses have no idea how to do that. They may think they're being polite whilst being extremely offensive - no-one dare tell them about their gaffes.

    Great points.

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    I know a lot of people dislike this dude but I like him. Perhaps he was guilty of a white collar crime but...I believe he was targeted and severely punished because he was a threat to the archaic business system in Japan. There are many many other business men/companies that continue to break the law but authorities look the other way because they "play by the rules".

    Horie was specifically targeted because he was young, bright, different, creative, charismatic, wasn't subservient to his elders etc.

    In Japanese society, the nail that sticks up will get hammered down. And this is just another example of that.

    Posted in: Horie says legal system unfairly crucifies rich and famous

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    It would be nice if Japan would enact a public intoxication law.

    Posted in: Saitama train conductor assaulted after asking man to smoke in designated area

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    the Gender Equality Bureau of the Cabinet Office published survey results on March 24 on violence between men and women which indicated that 33.2% of women have experienced psychological, physical and/or sexual domestic violence by their husbands.

    How sad.

    Posted in: Rumors of domestic abuse persist in Fujiwara-Jinnai divorce

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    medievaltimes

    SUPERLIB - That's all nice but you didn't answer my question.

    Posted in: U.S. questions growing Chinese military power

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    medievaltimes

    Interesting article but a few points...

    Japanese workers - "Highly educated, diligent and hard working"...I'll agree with the last two, but the first one? It looks good on paper but when you realize just what the Japanese education system consists of it loses its appeal.

    Politics - "But let’s not forget that Japan is a functioning democracy."...This is pretty funny.

    Interesting article but personally I'd be more bullish on China and India for the next 45 years.

    Posted in: Why I’m bullish on Japan

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    but I can't think of any which fall under the category of "political claims." Unless you mean propping up leadership we put in power.

    Yes, that included. Just seems that over the past 50 years or so America has used its military in a variety of wars/conflicts/incidents that seem motivated by things other than "self-defence".

    I understand its all subjective to a point but sometimes I wonder...why is America the only country allowed to have a strong military???

    Posted in: U.S. questions growing Chinese military power

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    Territorial claims no. But what about political claims?

    Posted in: U.S. questions growing Chinese military power

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    China’s rapidly growing military strength is shifting the military balance in the region and could be used to force its claims in disputed territories

    Doesn't America do the same thing?

    Posted in: U.S. questions growing Chinese military power

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    medievaltimes

    In other words, Japan is no worse or better than any other developed nation in this respect.

    Not true. Of course there are mentally disturbed people everywhere, we all know that. But to say Japan's mental health services are "developed" is silly. All cultures are NOT the same. There are differences between them.

    Why was he allowed to be in public without a guardian in the first place? What was the mental disability? Was he on meds? Why wasn't he deemed a danger to himself or others by his mental health care professionals? Does he have a previous criminal record? Could/should this have been prevented?

    Personally, during my time in Japan, I have seen a shockingly large number of mentally disturbed people roaming around in public. And what is more shocking is they are usually alone and not accompanied by a guardian.

    Posted in: Man arrested for attempted murder after pushing woman off platform at Tokyo station

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    medievaltimes

    I wish they kept records of how many people are actually tazered a day, cops just seem to use it anywhere.

    I wish they kept records of how many people attempt to fight officers, suspects just seem to do it anywhere.

    Posted in: 15-year-old boy dies after being Tasered by police in Michigan

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    Mental health is an area Japan needs to better address. This documentary sounds interesting. Hopefully it will at least raise awareness.

    Posted in: New documentary explores taboo subject of mental illness in Japan

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    medievaltimes

    At some point, common sense must be brought into play

    Often, common sense and logic do not exist in Japan.

    Posted in: Local planning laws defy understanding

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    medievaltimes

    Japan is socially immature.

    Posted in: More women enjoying a night out alone

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    medievaltimes

    It's just a passing fad.

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