sailwind said...

sailwind at 09:26 PM JST - 12th June

The more things change the more they stay the same as my Daddy always said.

One is never sure which of two characteristics is more prominent in the American national character and therefore of the greater significance: naivete or a superiority complex. When for example they say things about our…

Posted in Anti-Americanism at record levels worldwide, report shows at 09:26 PM JST - 12th June
sailwind at 10:13 PM JST - 9th June

Agreed

Something that competent screening can reveal, and it doesn't always apply to the foster home stereotype.

Speaking of stereotypes

Also, the Marines are not trained to shun violence but quite the opposite: that violence is often the answer. How does that go? Oh yes, "might makes right."

I guess…

Posted in 2 U.S. Marines jailed for taxi robbery in Okinawa at 10:13 PM JST - 9th June
sailwind at 09:18 PM JST - 8th June

It was online less than two hours after I emailed it to them, so I don't think there is a conscience effort to show the military in a bad light. They just don't get the good stories. We have to get the stories to them.

I agree we do have…

Posted in Mikoshi at 09:18 PM JST - 8th June
sailwind at 07:59 PM JST - 8th June

I'm rather shocked this just ain't right. J.T you need to prep the readership before you do a radical departure like this. Oh sure, I can see J.T running a picture like this about a sailor in Yokosuka, but the caption? I can't handle two positive things about a Sailor…

Posted in Mikoshi at 07:59 PM JST - 8th June
sailwind at 03:46 PM JST - 8th June

Also why is it that everytime a Marine gets busted they always blame Alcohol? seems they never take responsibilty for their actions.

A better report of the Japanese court proceedings before the sentences were given.

Prosecutors had asked for eight-year sentences for the two Marines, but the judge listened to…

Posted in 2 U.S. Marines jailed for taxi robbery in Okinawa at 03:46 PM JST - 8th June
sailwind at 01:29 PM JST - 8th June

I'd change the caption.

Pavement placed parked poodle pauses people prompting perfect poodle picture placement.

Has a nice ring to it I think.

Posted in Poodle at 01:29 PM JST - 8th June
sailwind at 12:48 AM JST - 8th June

http://nihon.awardspace.com/okinawasofacrime.html

This link should work.

Posted in 2 U.S. Marines jailed for taxi robbery in Okinawa at 12:48 AM JST - 8th June
sailwind at 12:42 AM JST - 8th June

Yabits,

Also owe you link that works.

http://nihon.awardspace.com/okinawasofacrime.html

Posted in 2 U.S. Marines jailed for taxi robbery in Okinawa at 12:42 AM JST - 8th June
sailwind at 11:53 AM JST - 7th June

The Marines were always kept up in the north part of Okinawa and away from the Locals and the crimes were always around Kin Villiage but once the Army left they moved down to and near the larger population of locals where the number of Crimes have increased greatly.

No…

Posted in 2 U.S. Marines jailed for taxi robbery in Okinawa at 11:53 AM JST - 7th June
sailwind at 12:15 AM JST - 7th June

Yabits

Commentary from Japan Times

http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/fl20080226zg.html

In response to your post.

One incident of this type is one too many.

No Kidding, you have the magic wand that will prevent this from happening in the military? If you do I'm sure the civilian sector would like to know also since…

Posted in 2 U.S. Marines jailed for taxi robbery in Okinawa at 12:15 AM JST - 7th June