ogtob's past comments

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  ogtobMar. 06, 2013 - 09:32PM JST

  I challenge the assumption given in this article that new high school graduates make double of JPY 150,000 per month.

  Posted in: Sumo wrestlers grapple with tradition

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  ogtobFeb. 15, 2013 - 10:37AM JST

  Basroil, I wonder what your position is on liberalization of the energy market. For example separating power generation from power transmission and opening up power generation to more competition. Also how do you explain the "safetry theater" of the Japan nuclear industry that has resulted in an output vs. capacity ratio that is less than half of other countries such as, for example, the USA.

  Posted in: Tohoku Electric seeks gov't OK to hike power rates

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  ogtobFeb. 14, 2013 - 05:12PM JST

  Anyone else thinking "bath salts"? I beleive they sell all those "herbs" in Guam.

  Posted in: 3rd victim dies after Guam rampage; suspect held on $2 mil bail

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  ogtobJan. 31, 2013 - 03:03PM JST

  Two words: slippery slope.

  Posted in: Abe says he intends to change constitution

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  ogtobJan. 29, 2013 - 05:00PM JST

  Why is the location of the school off topic? My first reaction was, "what kind of douche would do something to children whose quality of life already extremely negatively affected by the meltdowns of the nearby reactors?"

  Posted in: 16-year-old arrested for injuring 6 students in school classroom in Fukushima

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  ogtobJan. 24, 2013 - 09:13AM JST

  Don't forget about the right wing nut job who tried to drive his van into Fukushima Daichi during the height of the meltdown crisis and was turned away but somehow got his van inside of Fukushima Daini and drove around playing patriotic music.. They'll probably make a checklist and say it's safe because they checked the box.

  Posted in: Reactors must be terror-proof as well as quake-proof: regulator

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  ogtobJan. 18, 2013 - 07:13PM JST

  One problem is the velocity of money. Increased liquidity along with stimulus can increase confidence which can lead to a higher money multiplier. The tricky (impossible?) part is to reign in liquidity and stimulus once the party gets started.

  Posted in: Germany concerned about Japan's economic policy

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  ogtobJan. 02, 2013 - 09:38AM JST

  The article failed to mention that, despite his tough talk, he is a spineless quitter who unexpectedly resigned his first premiership because he couldn't handle it. Just another hereditary politician with nothing more than family history and money as credentials. Let's see if he can beat his earlier mark of just under 12 months in office. For the sake of Japan, good luck Mr. Abe.

  Posted in: Abe wants to replace landmark 1995 war apology

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  ogtobNov. 21, 2012 - 11:30PM JST

  We know what they are against, but what are they for?

  Posted in: Kamei to form yet another political party

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  ogtobNov. 21, 2012 - 11:27PM JST

  I guess his mother decided he was too much of a dolt to finance this election campaign.

  Posted in: Former PM Hatoyama to retire from politics

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  ogtobNov. 06, 2012 - 10:04AM JST

  I think he must have learned the "I don't remember" defense from a drunken Japanese salaryman. Not remembering doesn't have anything to do with whether or not you did it.

  Posted in: U.S. serviceman says he doesn't remember punching boy

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  ogtobOct. 17, 2012 - 04:36PM JST

  I guess there's kyoto's kaiseki ryori, but I don't know much about it.

  Posted in: Kansai gets fewer 3-star restaurants in new Michelin Guide

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  ogtobOct. 17, 2012 - 04:35PM JST

  That's because Kasai's specialty is b-kyu ryori (e.g., okonomiyaki, takoyaki, etc., etc.). They are very delicious and don't need no stinking michelin star.

  Posted in: Kansai gets fewer 3-star restaurants in new Michelin Guide

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  ogtobOct. 12, 2012 - 12:37PM JST

  I have no idea why there was so much money at home in this case but it is true that people who are avoiding taxes often tend to hold lots of cash rather than keep it in the bank.

  Posted in: Kitakyushu man robbed of Y20 mil at his home

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  ogtobSep. 04, 2012 - 09:50AM JST

  From the NHK new report it wasn't clear whether to the Tochigi site will be for the radiactive ash and sludge generated by sewage and incenterator facilities in Tochigi or if it will include ash and sludge from other prefrectures. Does anybody know for sure on this point? This story makes it sound as if it is all coming from Fukushima. I don't think that is 100% correct.

  Posted in: Gov't selects Tochigi forest as nuclear waste disposal site

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  ogtobAug. 26, 2012 - 08:51PM JST

  That's rich coming from the guy whose biggest campaign contributions are from his mother.

  Posted in: Hatoyama says DPJ has surrendered in war against vested interests

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  ogtobAug. 15, 2012 - 02:34PM JST

  More cosplay?

  Posted in: War memories

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  ogtobJul. 12, 2012 - 10:13AM JST

  Probably doing this in hopes that the general public in China will forget about the Bo Xilai scandal.

  Posted in: China tells Japan to respect its sovereignty over islands

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  ogtobJul. 10, 2012 - 04:55PM JST

  Their site is lame. None of the map links work! Totally wasted my time.

  Posted in: American praised for getting Japan radiation data

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  ogtobJul. 09, 2012 - 11:27AM JST

  Lowly, This is the company that makes the skim blocking cards. http://www.skimblock.co.jp/

  Posted in: New registration system for foreigners starts in Japan