I know some WWII veterans in my country who still hate the Japanese and can’t understand how I can live here in Japan. While I never comment on their experiences in WWII, it does bother me when they vent their feelings in front of my Japanese wife whenever we visit.…
smartacus at 10:31 AM JST - 22nd April
I haven't heard one good thing said about 2ch. It seems to attract psychos.
Posted in Man arrested for posting threat to kill schoolchildren on Internet at 10:31 AM JST - 22nd April
smartacus at 08:21 AM JST - 22nd April
I wonder what sort of a man would marry a woman with that attitude. She is probably looking for a sugar daddy.
Posted in I'm afraid I'll abuse the child. I'm giving up my freedom for the kid, and if he doesn't do what I say I'll kick his ass. at 08:21 AM JST - 22nd April
smartacus at 08:39 AM JST - 21st April
I know some WWII veterans in my country who still hate the Japanese and can’t understand how I can live here in Japan. While I never comment on their experiences in WWII, it does bother me when they vent their feelings in front of my Japanese wife whenever we visit.…
Posted in Back in the 1940s, every newspaper, every magazine, the movies, the radio, everything was geared that the Japanese were short, myopic, everyone wore glasses, they all had buck teeth, they were all interbred, they were rapists and they were just evil people. We had that drummed in our head. When I look at movies from the 1940s that I saw as a kid, they're absolutely ridiculous. You never saw such evil people. at 08:39 AM JST - 21st April
smartacus at 02:54 PM JST - 20th April
I think Chinese, Russian and Arabic are going to be the most in-demand languages in the near future (if not already). The Japanese boom is long over.
Posted in Compared with other countries, Japan has not been positive about language education which is fundamental for international understanding. at 02:54 PM JST - 20th April
smartacus at 06:46 AM JST - 20th April
And all because of some barbecue sauce.
Posted in British chef of restaurant to be used during G-8 summit held for assault at 06:46 AM JST - 20th April
smartacus at 06:02 AM JST - 20th April
What I can't figure out is how bullies get to be in positions of authority in some companies.
Posted in Dealing with a difficult boss at 06:02 AM JST - 20th April
smartacus at 03:47 PM JST - 18th April
Very poor decision, especially by the sponsors.
Posted in Zenkoji Temple declines Olympic torch relay role; sponsors cancel plans to offer vehicles at 03:47 PM JST - 18th April
smartacus at 10:22 AM JST - 18th April
I also used to think Honda made the best cars, but recently I have become a BMW enthusiast.
Posted in Which company or alliance makes the best cars? at 10:22 AM JST - 18th April
smartacus at 08:24 AM JST - 18th April
Good for him, but unfortunately, it won't make any difference. The Chinese Olympic committee couldn't care less.
Posted in This is a personal statement about my pride as a craftsman and how my work is used. at 08:24 AM JST - 18th April
smartacus at 08:23 AM JST - 16th April
An opposition capable of government? That isn't you, Mr Ozawa.
Posted in We have to create an opposition capable of government before a true two-party system can emerge. at 08:23 AM JST - 16th April