JAPAN NEWS AND DISCUSSION
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Why do Japanese change their attitude when they communicate with foreigners?
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Confrontation
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U.S. Navy investigating how parts fell off aircraft near Atsugi
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California court to decide if SeaWorld whales are illegal 'slaves'
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Kuroki reported pregnant 2 weeks after denying relationship with Akanishi
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sabiwabi
That is indeed the impression the western MSM gives its viewers, but Americans are not all that free to protest.
Actually it is, but I realize you do not want to consider it. Also related to this topic is that the US was behind the removal of Iran's democratically elected leader Mossadegh in the 1950's, to be replaced by a ruthless dictator, but I guess you also do not want to consider this fact.
Very true. I don't hear him slam countries like Saudi Arabia for their lack of freedom to protest.
Posted in: Obama calls for peaceful response in Middle East; slams Iran
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sabiwabi
Maybe Iran should follow the American model and build special caged-in "free-speech zones" for the protesters to express themselves.
Posted in: Obama calls for peaceful response in Middle East; slams Iran
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sabiwabi
Yeah, that's very true. Until now, they had the absolute certainly that they will get royally screwed. Now, they don't know.
Posted in: Mubarak quits, hands over power to military
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sabiwabi
Some were discussing about whether Gore's documentary was faked. I simply mentioned that his DOCUMENTARY did use computer graphics-generated scenes that looked very real, taken without permission from a fictional movie. His documentary was passing them of as real, that does not help his credibility.
Then why don't you comment on my other point, about journals that got rid of editors who allowed the publication of papers that contradicted the man-made global warming. When you only allow one side to publish, its not a good sign.
As for the melting glaciers, the Arctic one has indeed shrunk somewhat, but the Antarctic one, which is much much larger has increased in size during the past decades. In science, one should not just pick and chose the data that fits your preconceived conclusion.
Posted in: Prince Charles blasts climate-change skeptics
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sabiwabi
But they did use scenes of melting glaciers (if I remember correctly, created by computer graphics) from a fictional movie (without their permission). So the term "fake" is not all that inappropriate.
Posted in: Prince Charles blasts climate-change skeptics
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sabiwabi
That wouldn't work. Theaters would simply refuse to show their movies.
Posted in: Muslims seek change in way Hollywood movies portray them
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sabiwabi
You are not paying attention. According to the FBI's own database, Muslims only accounted for 6% of terrorist attacks on US soil from 1980-2005.
6% is not even close to being "almost all".
According to FBI database, during that period, there have actually been more terrorist attacks from Jewish extremist groups than Muslims.
Yet most Americans associate terrorism with Muslims, even before 9/11. Why is that? Why don't we ever see Jewish terrorists in Hollywood movies?
Posted in: Muslims seek change in way Hollywood movies portray them
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sabiwabi
I wonder if he also blasted the Y2K skeptics.
Anyway, Climate Gate pretty much confirmed the skepticism I've had for years.
Scientific journals getting rid of editors that allow the publication of papers critical of this hoax is bound to give the impression that the majority of scientists support the global warming BS.
And when you realize that implementation of a carbon tax would have made Gore and his friends lots and lots of money. I have trouble believing that so many continue to fall for it.
Posted in: Prince Charles blasts climate-change skeptics
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sabiwabi
People have been associating terrorism with Muslims long before 9/11, this media smear campaign has been going on for decades.
But I agree that this association was greatly strengthened in those people who believe that Muslims were behind that attack.
Posted in: Muslims seek change in way Hollywood movies portray them
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sabiwabi
Mainly because of the MSM and Hollywood, people have come to associate terrorism with Muslims. Despite Muslims only accounting for 6% of terrorist attacks on US soil from 1980-2005 according to FBI database. According to the database, there have actually been more from Jewish extremist groups than Muslims, yet most Americans associate terrorism with Muslims.
Posted in: Muslims seek change in way Hollywood movies portray them
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sabiwabi
More and more people are catching on to these agenda-driven stereotypes in Hollywood and are turning away. I hope to see a large increase in movies that are not driven by that agenda.
Posted in: Muslims seek change in way Hollywood movies portray them
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sabiwabi
Novenachama,
Good post.
And while Egyptians live in poverty, with soaring food prices, Mubarak has 70 billion dollars and his relatives and friends are all filthy rich. Time for him to go.
This guy is an executive at Google. I am quite suspicious of Google, so I wonder if he will keep his job.
Posted in: Freed young leader energizes Egyptian protests
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sabiwabi
Yeah, riiiight...., unfortunately we won't be allowed to get into that.
No, the Hamas election was free and fair. International supervisors were present.
So you say, I disagree.
So you say... Anyway, the US is not a good example of democracy. Its a democracy in appearance only.
Yeah, thanks to who?
Posted in: Hezbollah chief: Egypt's unrest will change region
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sabiwabi
"> You just said the Muslim Brotherhood was wonderful
Where did you get that? Never said that.
You too watch AlJazeera and RT News? Wow, we have so much in common!
Indeed, they tend to infiltrate all sides. Who knows which ones are deeply infiltrated. But the ones in power certainly are, and they must go, now!
Posted in: Egypt VP meets opposition, offers new concessions
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sabiwabi
Indeed, various opposition movements, such as the Muslim Brotherhood, are carefully groomed by Western intelligence to come into play when it is time for a regime change. And I don't trust them all that much, especially considering how much the MSM mentions them. But so many times when I heard that group mentioned on AlJazeera or RT News, they mention that it is just one group among many, its not that big and influential.
I am sure the US has many options; they will certainly not let go of their control over this country.
Posted in: Egypt VP meets opposition, offers new concessions
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sabiwabi
No, they want people to live free. Hezbollah emerged in response to Israel's brutal invasion of Lebanon.
Yeah, that is what the Egyptian security officials said. But I bet what they actually uncovered was a Hezbollah cell helping the Egyptian people free themselves from their oppressive and dishonest government.
Posted in: Hezbollah chief: Egypt's unrest will change region
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sabiwabi
"> I agree in as much as both Israel and Egypt have been the source of peace in the Middle East.
Hard to believe that Israel is in any way a source of peace in the region, considering the countless UNSC resolutions (and the recent Goldstone report) over the past decades condemning its attacks against its neighbours. A heavy attack, including the use of white phosphorous, against a UN school packed with civilians does not sound very peaceful to me.
Hopefully, this tyranny in the region will come to an end with the new Egyptian leadership.
Posted in: Hezbollah chief: Egypt's unrest will change region
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sabiwabi
As for Iran, what is antisemitic about it. They only criticize Israel, not Jews, there is a thriving Jewish community living in Iran. And Ahmadinejad also criticizes the fact that we cannot discuss the holocaust openly.
Posted in: Muslim dignitaries pay their respects at Auschwitz
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sabiwabi
What they actually mean by maintaining peace with Israel is that Egypt has been Israel's accomplice.
Gambatte Egypt and Hezbollah. Inshallah, you will eliminate tyranny in the region.
Posted in: Hezbollah chief: Egypt's unrest will change region
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sabiwabi
Its good that we have members of different religions united to speak against this terrible crime against humanity, of an evil, racist, sick regime that imprisoned millions of humans, and abusing them and killing so many with bullets and poison gas. Never again indeed!
Posted in: Muslim dignitaries pay their respects at Auschwitz