stanoue said...

stanoue at 02:17 PM JST - 2nd November

northlondon - i would hardly describe Thane as "attractive"

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stanoue at 02:15 PM JST - 2nd November

I am going to elaborate - off the racism comment. Still mystified how USA's election system is a "representative democracy". Only two people have a shot, those in States traditionally pro-Republican or pro-Democratic who want to vote the other way know their vote in hopeless and if you don't like…

Posted in Bush says U.S. election sets example for budding democracies at 02:15 PM JST - 2nd November
stanoue at 01:50 PM JST - 2nd November

Cannabis is only a fraction of a margin above alcohol and cigarettes in my "bad" ranking so I see it as so hypocritical the fuss Japan makes over one type of substance and not others.

Posted in Doshisha student says she bought cannabis from Brazilian at 01:50 PM JST - 2nd November
stanoue at 01:46 PM JST - 2nd November

With Iranian sensitivities in mind, the Iraqis also want an explicit ban on the U.S. using Iraqi territory to attack its neighbors — a demand that was reinforced by last Sunday’s U.S. raid against a suspected al-Qaida hideout in Syria.

I think this is only fair.

Posted in Iraqi PM pushing idea that U.S. departure is in sight at 01:46 PM JST - 2nd November
stanoue at 01:45 PM JST - 2nd November

YangYong - in a country with the death penalty, letting them live is letting them off the hook. And its difficult in this case (no win situation) if they die, they become martyrs. If they live, they still have plenty of admirers. Scum.

Posted in Bali bombers await firing squad at 01:45 PM JST - 2nd November
stanoue at 01:42 PM JST - 2nd November

It really is time for dual nationality to be introduced...

Posted in Takeshi Kaneshiro disqualified from Taiwan film awards at 01:42 PM JST - 2nd November
stanoue at 01:38 PM JST - 2nd November

I enjoyed this article and many of the comments (not all). Especially Jean Colmar's - some persuasive arguments for socialism (note: DIFFERENT to communism)

Posted in Japan's burgeoning class: Working poor at 01:38 PM JST - 2nd November
stanoue at 09:09 AM JST - 26th October

Sendai I don't understand your comment? Funny- most Kiwis know zilch about Suntory until you go... you, know, Midori. Then they go OOHHH

Posted in Suntory to buy New Zealand soft drink maker at 09:09 AM JST - 26th October
stanoue at 05:09 PM JST - 23rd October

Blue Tiger - why is posing nude for PETA a "horrible moral"? I don't think those attacking her dress are justified, it covers a decent amount, and is no more flashy than anything on the USA red carpet.

Posted in Aya Sugimoto steals show at 'D-Wars' premiere at 05:09 PM JST - 23rd October
stanoue at 05:05 PM JST - 23rd October

Sebarashii - that's how I read that particular quote, too. Denny Crane!! Love him. I don't even care if he is awful in real life- love him.

Posted in Shatner upset Takei didn't invite him to wedding at 05:05 PM JST - 23rd October