JAPAN NEWS AND DISCUSSION
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the_sicilian
Yuri: You seem to think I am happy about the situation, but I'm not. The point is you and a lot of other posters thought Okinawa could become Swiss like in the presence of the world. Peace to you meant no troops, we all love each other. Reality is you must be prepared for the worst.
And read my post again, and tell me where I am crowing? I am being matter of fact, where both Iha and Nakaima are not doing much for Okinawa other than the no base issue. All of my in-laws are Okinawan, and I get it. The economy needs help. The base plan involves a lot of land being given back so Naha (Naha port), Urasoe (Camp Kinser), and Ginowan (MCAS Futenma) get valuable land that can be developed.
But then again, the only developing here belongs to Jusco.
Posted in: Okinawa gubernatorial election sure to show opposition to U.S. base
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the_sicilian
Well, considering that the 2 main candidates have both said NO BASE, then I guess this election may mean another 4 years of wrestling with an issue that should not be as important as other things here. Such as:
Highest unemployment in Japan No real industry or sustaining jobs, just service industry Not a real tourist destination (lots of very expensive hotels, but no attractions, other than the beach) Highest DUI rate in Japan (and yes, the Okinawans, not the Americans)
Address those issues, and I'll be impressed.
Posted in: Okinawa gubernatorial election sure to show opposition to U.S. base
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the_sicilian
Well, in a society where speaking out is not the norm, there is more of this (yes, a blanket statement, but individuality is an important concept that is lost here once Jr. HS is entered).
The boy obviously is not able to deal with anger real well. So he acts out. I think he needs psychiatric help more than jail.
Posted in: 17-year-old boy stabs 14-year-old sister to death at home
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the_sicilian
Klein: Actually, I fly Narita to the US 4 - 8 times a year, and all of those aircraft have better metal reinforced doors than planes used to. Plus, they like to station stewardess' at the door when the pilots need to take a leak. Not really a deterrent, but one or two more people to get through to get to the cockpit.
Posted in: Scanners and pat-downs upset airline passengers in U.S.
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the_sicilian
Is there proof TSA has stopped anyone that would have blew up a plane? I mean, everyone from the shoe bomber to the underwear man all originated from outside the US, so the TSA would have had no effect on them. The guys that committed the 9/11 crimes did not carry bombs, they carried knowledge. This enabled them to know flight patterns, pilot controls, and a way into the cockpit.
I say that the only real good thing to come out of the 9/11 attacks, with respect to security, are the doors being reinforced. And I feel having air marshals on flights is a good preventative measure. They just need to be on board, in a uniform, and have a German Shepard with them. That will pretty much prevent any shenanigans on board.
Posted in: Scanners and pat-downs upset airline passengers in U.S.
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the_sicilian
Commercialization of anything is the new foundation of the Japanese economy.
Posted in: Why do you think that Christmas decorations and illumination displays are put up so early in Japan?
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the_sicilian
Have to agree with the NFOMS crowd (No Fat On My Seat). Here's why;
I paid my hard earned money for that little bit of space that the airline calls a seat. Very small, not comfortable at all, no pitch to speak of, but I fit in it. And maybe a few inches of space on either side (5'9", 195 lbs). I am not fat, but have an athletic build and do not come close to spilling over.
So when I sit down, the last thing I want is some big guy who over indulged at the Narita McDonald's and sits next to me for 12 hours to DC. When his body does not fit and starts to take up my space, I have an issue with that. If you don't fit, pay more. All this pandering to the obese is just not right.
Posted in: How should airlines handle obese passengers?
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the_sicilian
Is it just me, or does the woman appear to have some big "sweater kittens"?
And children at protests such as this do not understand, they are being used as a propaganda tool.
Posted in: Anti-China protest
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the_sicilian
Why is the last paragraph necessary? I mean, really? I know JT just does a cut and paste from news sources, but the story is about a ship that sunk, not the Japanese/China nonsense.
Posted in: Japan searches for crew of Taiwan cargo ship
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the_sicilian
Agree Genji: Foreigners wearing traditional Japanese clothing looks silly.
Posted in: With staid Japan as host, no silly shirts for APEC leaders
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the_sicilian
Nothing like having a few Chinese on here trying to steer the conversation.
The test was a good one, and it shows some capability in case the mentally ill in NK throw some stuff up in the air. That's all they can do at the moment with only 4 ships. But it's a capability that they must grow.
Posted in: Japanese ship intercepts ballistic missile in test off Hawaii
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the_sicilian
It's one of those things that makes me proud to be American. We will help is we are asked. These guys were very lucky to be where they were where they could get to a port.
Posted in: U.S. Coast Guard aids 2 ailing Japanese fishermen
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the_sicilian
The more interesting point all of you are missing is the base relocation issue being discussed. I think that this is being done so Obama does not hear "Trust me" again in a meeting with a Japanese head of state.
Posted in: Maehara, Clinton discuss China, U.S. bases, trade issues
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the_sicilian
I guess he was UP for this type of crime. I digress.
It is assault, and the sexual part may or may not hold up in Japan. It may in the West, but maybe not here. Either way, the dude needs help. San Quentin could be a good landing spot.
Posted in: Man arrested for throwing used condom at woman
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the_sicilian
I don't need glasses. I have them already.
And all of them would be kicked out of bed.........More room on the floor.
Kidding aside, even the USA girls are good looking. I just have a preference.
Posted in: Girls, girls, girls
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the_sicilian
Yes. But the blame for this is not on the kids, but society in general. Parents not being parents, teaching their children to respect those that are older than them.
Posted in: Do you think children of past generations had better manners than kids today when it comes to gestures like saying "please," "thank you?"
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the_sicilian
The Japanese women in this photo puts all the American ones to shame.
Fixed.
Posted in: Girls, girls, girls
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the_sicilian
Just find the model of DVD player and hack it. That may be an issue with internal to the TV type players.
Posted in: 3D LCD TVs
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the_sicilian
Very nice. Pleasant on the eyes.
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the_sicilian
And the only people that complain about Hooters are women that are insecure. Those that are very secure in themselves (ie. have self confidence in themselves as women) don't think it's a big deal. They say, "Where's the companion restaurant for women called Peckers?"
Posted in: Hooters to open first Japan restaurant in Tokyo on Oct 25