smithinjapan said...

smithinjapan at 12:53 AM JST - 22nd November

TumbleDry: "smithinjapan: Foxie: what is the difference between "taking meth, possession of a FEW grams of meth" and "being caught with 1.2Kg of stimulant, lying about it"? You guys have a serious problem with math..."

That doesn't fly, my friend. I don't agree with Foxie that the amount doesn't matter,…

Posted in Spanish man convicted of drug smuggling in lay jury trial at 12:53 AM JST - 22nd November
smithinjapan at 12:47 AM JST - 22nd November

All the DPJ is doing is releasing what they can to make it look like they have a bit of clout without causing utter chaos. They'll win some support simply because they claim they are admitting something that was hidden, but really all this has already been disclosed and it's…

Posted in Gov't to admit existence of secret pact on U.S. bringing nukes into Japan at 12:47 AM JST - 22nd November
smithinjapan at 03:00 PM JST - 21st November

"...said Okada, who guided Japan to a winless World Cup debut at France 1998 in his first stint as national coach."

Best line in the article, hands down. Perhaps Okada forgot about what happened to the team the last time he was in charge and shooting off his mouth. They…

Posted in Okada confident Japan can reach World Cup semifinals at 03:00 PM JST - 21st November
smithinjapan at 12:56 PM JST - 21st November

Beelzubub: "The right wingers are terrified because if the health care measures do succeed, Republicans will be so discredited..."

No kidding. What's more, it's utterly amazing how GOP supporters simply believe in the outright lies. Cuts to elderly programs?! They'll actually be INCLUDED more than they were previously (ie. now).…

Posted in Republicans blast health bill at 12:56 PM JST - 21st November
smithinjapan at 12:53 PM JST - 21st November

Skipthesong:" And in the future, you may want to consult with an actual economist. You're welcomed to come to our office anytime..."

Didn't know you were an economist! That why the economy tanked so badly? :) haha.

Seriously though, and I'm surprised to be saying this, I agree with bushlover:…

Posted in Republicans blast health bill at 12:53 PM JST - 21st November
smithinjapan at 12:45 PM JST - 21st November

yamashinaku: "Sure, he is guilty, but the 10 year prison sentence is more than most Japanese get for murder, not to mention NO time for child mosestation!"

No kidding! How much do people want to bet Ichihashi gets far less than this guy?

Posted in Spanish man convicted of drug smuggling in lay jury trial at 12:45 PM JST - 21st November
smithinjapan at 11:29 AM JST - 21st November

bushlover: "So much for a touch of racism."

We know it's hard for you to actually concentrate and read what's written instead of jumping to odd conclusions, but if you give it another try you'll see that DickMorris is talking about THE LENGTH OF THE SENTENCE AND REMARKS in regards…

Posted in Spanish man convicted of drug smuggling in lay jury trial at 11:29 AM JST - 21st November
smithinjapan at 06:56 AM JST - 21st November

"The plan also envisages selling the airport site and using proceeds from the sale to build a new maglev train line linking downtown Osaka with Kansai International Airport in Osaka Bay"

What? You mean you won't have to do the hour and a half milk run (if you don't want…

Posted in Osaka governor envisages scrapping Osaka airport in 2035 at 06:56 AM JST - 21st November
smithinjapan at 06:51 AM JST - 21st November

If only he had pawned it off to some Japanese celebrities a few moments earlier, they all could have gotten away with it scott-free!

Posted in Spanish man convicted of drug smuggling in lay jury trial at 06:51 AM JST - 21st November
smithinjapan at 10:38 PM JST - 20th November

Glad they're doing it for the sport and not the money.... oops.

Posted in Japan baseball eyes national team for money at 10:38 PM JST - 20th November