Wednesday February 15, 2012

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    medievaltimes

    Americans don't appreciate being pushed & prodded by their government. We don't much give a damn who doesn't approve of it, either. It's called "The Constitution". I don't like to see it being dismantled by this current crop of carnival barkers.

    Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't Obama a constitutional scholar?

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    The JOC will also try to lend its weight to the moral education of the athletes.

    Make him pull weeds in front of the ski resort. Then make him copy the JOC manual by hand.

    Posted in: All members of the Ski Association of Japan must provide strict guidance to the athletes. The JOC will also try to lend its weight to the moral education of the athletes.

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    Think you guys are missing the point on this one.

    I have talked to several teachers about this monster parent thing. Seems to me its just another example of bullying, this time from the parents.

    Monster parents will call the teacher at home five nights a weeks and want to talk for two hours. Parents will demand their teacher meet the student outside of class off school campus. Parents will demand their child get a good grade, even if it is not earned.

    And the schools will not back up the teachers to say "no" to any of it...because they dont want any confrontation.

    Bizzare.

    Posted in: Education has become a merchandise. Customers are 'god' at department stores with buyers having absolute superiority over sellers -- and in schools, parents are the buyers.

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    medievaltimes

    That's the difference; charity is something given, not taken. If I give to help the earthquake victims of Haiti, that's my decision to be charitable with the money I've earned. If the government takes it out of my pocket to give to someone, that's not charity - it's robbery.

    Charity is great for a niche organization or a one time disaster event. But we are talking about 300 million people, a service that is daily and is a huge part of the national economy. If it were solely up to charity, some people would get more than others...kind of like how the health care system was.

    Moderator: Back on topic please. Comments should focus on the death threats.

    Posted in: FBI investigating threats to Democrats after health care vote

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    You misunderstand the fundamental philosophical differences here. Its got nothing to do with helping people out, but rather the role of government in our lives. Conservatives believe that people should help each other out. Liberals believe government should help people out. Thats the primary difference.

    Maybe this is getting into semantics, but the government helping people out and individuals helping people out could be one in the same (taxes). I dont know...I guess when you are talking about roads, libraries, schools, airports, military, health care etc...there has to be some level of government involvement (even if I dont use/am against supporting these things).

    Posted in: FBI investigating threats to Democrats after health care vote

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    It's really more of a sad refection of you that you would generalize a nation of 300 million people by the acts of a few nut jobs.

    Not saying 300 million people would do the same. But at the same time, it shouldnt suprise anyone that this would happen in American either.

    The way the conservatives are handling this whole bill is a disgrace (I know Im generalizing). They are really being sore losers and acting like kids. They can and should do better than this. It would be nice to see some better leadership/ideas from the conservatives.

    Posted in: FBI investigating threats to Democrats after health care vote

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    medievaltimes

    No, not really.

    Well, if thats the case, you shouldnt blame the Dems or the bill (I dont know if you have). You should blame the system of government then.

    Posted in: FBI investigating threats to Democrats after health care vote

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    medievaltimes

    Its not a right, its not something we should be forced to have from birth. And if we want or need help, its the responsibility of our family, friends, and neighbors to help out.

    This is what I dont get...Usually Americans are very charitable. When disaster strikes Americans offer a helping hand or open their wallets. But yet when it comes to health care...for some reason it is different.

    America is the richest, most powerful and greatest country on Earth...or so Im told. If that is true, surely it can provide a basic standard of health care for its dear citizens.

    Posted in: FBI investigating threats to Democrats after health care vote

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    What a sad reflection of America.

    Even if you disagree with decisions, you have to respect the process of government.

    Posted in: FBI investigating threats to Democrats after health care vote

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    No, I would say the opposite of this is true. It means the Dems completely own this. All the negatives that occur, even if they come in to play 6 years from now, once the Obamanation is out of office. Republicans can just point to it and say, what, you were the ones that voted for a Dem, you don't like it, vote Republican in the future.

    Interesting twist on it. I guess the Dems do own it because the none of the Reps voted for it.

    In fact, it seems the Reps are against pretty much everything that Obama breathes on. In my opinion, this is not good in the long run for the Rep party. The Reps are better than that. They are shooting themselves in the foot.

    Of course there will be negatives. Thats to be expected. This is a huge change. But I think the point the Dems are trying to make is the positives outweigh the negatives. Point being, this is a great first step in changing a health care system that was broken.

    Posted in: Obama signs $938 billion health care overhaul into law

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    medievaltimes

    By standing in solidarity the Republicans gambled big time...and they lost big time.

    Posted in: Obama signs $938 billion health care overhaul into law

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    Conservatives fear an expansion of government and costs they say will bankrupt the country, despite an estimate from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office that the law will cut federal budget deficits by an estimated $143 billion over a decade.

    I think I will go with the nonpartisan findings.

    Posted in: Obama signs $938 billion health care overhaul into law

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    Someone mentioned something to me the other day that made me think.

    The rebublicans are squaking quite loudly about how this reform is going to be bad for America and how it will destroy the dems in the upcoming elections.

    Well, if that was the case, the republicans should be gleeful in the position they are sitting right now. It would only be a matter of short time before the republicans will take back control of the government.

    The idea was, republicans are making a fuss not because they think the reform will fail...but because they think it might succeed.

    Posted in: Struggle over health care reform tilts Obama's way

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    medievaltimes

    I remember reading somewhere that around 30% of priests are gay. Anybody have the link/stats/info?

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    You will go through life and be offended by what some people do or say...many times. But that doesn't mean people should automatically change because you got offended.

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    medievaltimes

    This is ok but if they really wanted to make a dent in this problem they would:

    Put (more) undercover female cops on the trains. 75,000 Yen fine and one day in jail mandatory. Let them explain to their employer why they have to miss a day of work.

    Posted in: Keihin Tohoku Line to get women-only cars as anti-groping measure

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    medievaltimes

    China and India will really take the world stage in the next 50 years.

    Posted in: China is doing very nicely for the moment, thank you

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    medievaltimes

    Physical attacks by teachers are common in Japanese schools.

    Posted in: Principal fails in cover-up after student's rib fractured by teacher

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    medievaltimes

    “There are different food traditions within Japan and around the world,” the statement read. “It is important to respect and understand regional food cultures, which are based on traditions with long histories.”

    This argument is lame.

    Posted in: Anger and defiance in Taiji after 'Cove' wins Oscar

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    medievaltimes

    Interpersonal skills is not Japanese people's strong point.

    Posted in: Growing number of men have no close friends

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