tako10 said...

tako10 at 05:02 PM JST - 14th April

By now, it is clear that today’s media has not been helping the development of democracy in China. I remember my grandfather liked to listened to his short wave radio. He especially liked to listen to BBC radio. (They had Japanese program.) Before early 90s, those radios conveyed very positive…

Posted in China condemns Paris, London Olympic torch protests at 05:02 PM JST - 14th April
tako10 at 04:33 PM JST - 14th April

Dalai Lama has received money from numerous institutions including Aum Shinrikyo. The type of donation is called “ofuse(お布施)” or “dana”. Generally, Buddhist monks accept “ofuse” from anyone even if s/he is a criminal or anti-any government.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D%C4%81na

Receipt of money alone cannot be a conspiracy against China, anyway.

Posted in China condemns Paris, London Olympic torch protests at 04:33 PM JST - 14th April
tako10 at 04:24 PM JST - 10th April

Among the supporters of those pro-Tibet protestors included the Tibet Justice Center (aka International Committee of Lawyers for Tibet) in Berkeley CA, which is one of the oldest Tibet support group in the United States. They provide detailed report of human right abuses in Tibet that caused the grievances of…

Posted in Olympic torch concludes topsy-turvy tour of San Francisco at 04:24 PM JST - 10th April
tako10 at 04:18 AM JST - 3rd April

I guess people shy away from posting the type of opinion I’ve been posting, but I’d like to add one more. China has a lot of good models to follow as someone mentioned above. Two of those models would be Douglas MacArthur in Japan and the British rule in HK.…

Posted in The 2008 Nazi Olympics at 04:18 AM JST - 3rd April
tako10 at 09:25 AM JST - 2nd April

Hiko-san - I’ve been watching Lou Dobbs (CNN) and feel a little sick, but I don’t think I made errors. Why you don’t know Japanese Constitution? It’s in the sixth grade textbook. Please read the chapter three. http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/ConstitutionofJapan http://law.e-gov.go.jp/htmldata/S21/S21KE000.html

Posted in Do you think that promoting patriotism should be part of a school's education curriculum? at 09:25 AM JST - 2nd April
tako10 at 03:11 AM JST - 2nd April

Before requiring kids to study loyalty to the nation, Japan should require its own government leaders to support and uphold the Constitution of Japan. The Japanese constitution guarantees freedom of speech; forbids censorship; guarantees equality and outlaws discrimination based on race, sex, or family origin; prohibits granting privileges or authority…

Posted in Do you think that promoting patriotism should be part of a school's education curriculum? at 03:11 AM JST - 2nd April
tako10 at 12:01 AM JST - 1st April

I think the author should have used narrower definition of “fascism”. The Random House Unabridged Dictionary defines fascism as “a governmental system led by a dictator having complete power, forcibly suppressing opposition and criticism, regimenting all industry, commerce, etc., and emphasizing an aggressive nationalism and often racism.”

In China, Hu…

Posted in The 2008 Nazi Olympics at 12:01 AM JST - 1st April
tako10 at 05:49 AM JST - 28th March

Betzee - Thank you for your kind correction and additional information. I understand those Chinese wounded are victims too, especially those who happened to be there for honeymoon. My wife is Chinese American, and I have knowledge that one of the largest constituents of the supporters of Dali Lama and…

Posted in China calls demonstrators 'shameful' at 05:49 AM JST - 28th March
tako10 at 03:47 AM JST - 27th March

There is no perfect political system for any people, but nothing is worse than the current CCP’s dictatorship over Tibet. The CCP removed Dali Lama from the Potala Palace, and they make the Potala Palace the most prominent place of tourist attraction in Tibet rather than a place of worship.…

Posted in China calls demonstrators 'shameful' at 03:47 AM JST - 27th March
tako10 at 01:49 AM JST - 25th March

In case anyone need a proof that Buddhists are capable of self government, this is one of many.

Posted in Voting begins in Bhutan's first general election at 01:49 AM JST - 25th March