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smithinjapan at 11:23 PM JST - 25th June
Piglet: I can't believe I'm actually sticking up for Sarge, but...
"Ethnic-based citizenship was the gold standard for most countries until last century. Japan is still far away behind modern democracies on this matter. If you hold Japanese citizenship, with regard to law, you are no different from your other…
Posted in Debito Arudo protests police questioning targeting foreigners at 11:23 PM JST - 25th June
smithinjapan at 12:12 PM JST - 24th June
Cut half of the staff at EVERY City Hall in the countries, for starters, and especially the 'already retired' Amakudari who continue to get a salary WHILE receiving their pension benefits.... and all for sitting in the corner and drinking coffee.
Most everyone else on this thread has already mentioned…
Posted in Gov't economic panel calls for spending cuts before higher taxes at 12:12 PM JST - 24th June
smithinjapan at 11:58 AM JST - 24th June
William: "Why is everyone so perturbed by naked? Naked is wonderful."
I agree, but I think it was the 'selling' point that makes it illegal. Not sure why, really, with all the porn out there; maybe she was going against some weird porn company monopoly rights on sales of nude…
Posted in 25-year-old wife arrested for selling nude photos of herself at 11:58 AM JST - 24th June
smithinjapan at 07:14 PM JST - 23rd June
I have no doubt at all that this is the owner's fault -- err... it was his fault he was attacked, due to a lack of REAL care for the dog itself.
He's probably one of the thousands of Japanese who kept the dog in a small box on the…
Posted in Town official killed by his dog at 07:14 PM JST - 23rd June
smithinjapan at 02:05 PM JST - 22nd June
"Bush said offshore drilling could yield up to 18 billion barrels of oil over time, although it would take years for production to start."
Doh! So he says, "It's not my fault! b-b-b-b-b-b-b-but if you allow us to destroy the environment we might be okay in 10 years! The democrats…
Posted in Bush says Democrats keep blocking his energy plans at 02:05 PM JST - 22nd June
smithinjapan at 01:41 PM JST - 22nd June
Japanese Science:
A: This whale is bigger than the last one. B: You're right! The last one is smaller. Let's write that down! A: I bet the next one will be a different size than the first two! B: NO! You must be joking! Is that a possibility? Let's pull…
Posted in Japan may resume commercial whaling if IWC talks do not progress at 01:41 PM JST - 22nd June
smithinjapan at 01:35 PM JST - 22nd June
Zen: "I also know about other countries over-fishing blue-fin Tuna(that is sold to Japan), Sharks, Cod, Stork, etc. Look at the fishing bans across the globe because stocks are too low to sustain the fish.crab, etc population."
Hey, bud... don't cry over losing a battle. You asked for an example,…
Posted in Japan may resume commercial whaling if IWC talks do not progress at 01:35 PM JST - 22nd June
smithinjapan at 01:06 PM JST - 22nd June
All week I've been speaking to locals talking about how a nearby temple roof was rebuilt thanks to donations by whalers. You see, long ago the temple was made using whale bones (I had to hear 'whales bone' all week!), but was destroyed in WWII. Everyone seemed so pleased about…
Posted in Japan may resume commercial whaling if IWC talks do not progress at 01:06 PM JST - 22nd June
smithinjapan at 12:19 PM JST - 22nd June
Zen: "Yes, whale-meat is commonly consumed here and readily available. Got no probs with it as long as they whale population is stable. Not something we can say for other fish/meat we eat as many species are now TRULY endangered but won't raise an eye-brow."
There are plenty of countries…
Posted in Japan may resume commercial whaling if IWC talks do not progress at 12:19 PM JST - 22nd June
smithinjapan at 12:17 PM JST - 22nd June
Wait a sec here..... sooooo.... if talks to not progress in Japan's favour (to continue commercial whaling) they will continue to whale commercially? So if the talks 'progress' and they give Japan permission to go a-whalin', is Japan going to stop? hahahaha.... Only a moron can't see the stupid logic…
Posted in Japan may resume commercial whaling if IWC talks do not progress at 12:17 PM JST - 22nd June