semperfi said...

semperfi at 03:02 PM JST - 18th April

THUMBS UP ! ! ! ! ! ! Great move in showing solidarity :)

Posted in Zenkoji Temple declines Olympic torch relay role; sponsors cancel plans to offer vehicles at 03:02 PM JST - 18th April
semperfi at 09:34 AM JST - 17th April

roughneck

Why non-nationals should get voting right? Is there any country in the world which allows this?

Hi rougneck !!!! Yes, many countries allow voting for Permanent Residents, And many countries also allow voting for NATURALIZED Citizens ( those born i n the country). Canada , for instance allows Permanent…

Posted in Koreans, foreign residents step up calls for local suffrage at 09:34 AM JST - 17th April
semperfi at 07:18 AM JST - 17th April

...Particularly if one is a PERMANENT RESIDENT. Those individuals have lived here many years in order to gain that status. They have and continue to contribute to Japanese society, and they are here on a permanent basis . . . . .**YES **they OUGHT TO HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE…

Posted in Koreans, foreign residents step up calls for local suffrage at 07:18 AM JST - 17th April
semperfi at 07:41 PM JST - 16th April

...well, China, if the shoe fits . . .

Posted in China demands apology from CNN after commentator calls Beijing 'bunch of goons and thugs' at 07:41 PM JST - 16th April
semperfi at 01:04 PM JST - 16th April

Imai's "Ecological fur" . . . is an OXYMORON..........................:(

Posted in Japanese designer adds recycling, polyester to luxury in 'ecological fur' at 01:04 PM JST - 16th April
semperfi at 06:52 PM JST - 14th April

- What does the religious persuasion of a candidate have to do with his/her allegiance to the country and his/her ability to govern with integrity ? ........................................................................ With respect to the two democratic candidates - Obama comes across more credible and honest than Hil-liar-y. :)

Posted in Clinton, Obama focus on faith at forum at 06:52 PM JST - 14th April
semperfi at 09:30 AM JST - 14th April

Waterboarding is torture. Torture is WRONG, because it is BRUTAL & INHUMANE. US administration policy re: waterboarding violates the UN resolution re treatment of political prisoners. .......:)

Posted in Cheney, other top officials OK'd harsh interrogation techniques at 09:30 AM JST - 14th April
semperfi at 06:22 AM JST - 14th April

OSSANIL

"It's about assault and viloence on the high seas and endangerment of human life."

Well said ! ! ! :)

Posted in Coast guard, police to inspect whaling fleet over activists' attacks at 06:22 AM JST - 14th April
semperfi at 06:34 PM JST - 13th April
- * The **SEA SHEPHERD has been seized by Canadian authorities **, namely the RCMP, Canadian Coast Guard, & *Canadian Ministry of Fisheries *Officials. and, AS WELL, the Captain of the Sea Sheperd and the First officer have been charged for violating the safety of Canadian vessel and seal hunters..…
Posted in Coast guard, police to inspect whaling fleet over activists' attacks at 06:34 PM JST - 13th April
semperfi at 03:40 PM JST - 11th April

Surreptitiously sending para-military thugs to 'guard' the Olympic flame demonstrates China's arrogant disregard for the sovereignty of other countries.

Posted in Japan won't let Chinese security guards accompany Olympic torch relay in Nagano at 03:40 PM JST - 11th April