timorborder said...

timorborder at 01:40 PM JST - 30th October

Great politicians playing soldiers. Just what America needs (like a hole in the head).

In this case, I don't like the direction that the President is leaning in. Before aiming at a bargain-basement approach to the war in Afghanistan, Obama should give his field commanders everything that they want. Scrimping…

Posted in Obama considering scaled-down Afghan war plan at 01:40 PM JST - 30th October
timorborder at 01:33 PM JST - 30th October

I don't like the idea of uniformed personnel getting involved in such issues. By just giving these locals the time of day, Lt. Gen. Rice is giving Japan cubic inches in the press with which to raise the ante. A much smarter policy would be to not even meet with…

Posted in Top U.S. military commander in Japan says Kadena option difficult at 01:33 PM JST - 30th October
timorborder at 03:56 PM JST - 29th October

Good. To quote a former Boston pitcher, "Who's Your Daddy!!"

Posted in Phillies top Yankees 6-1 in World Series opener at 03:56 PM JST - 29th October
timorborder at 03:55 PM JST - 29th October

Like him or loath him, you have to give Obama credit for such actions. Indeed, one of the biggest responsibilities of those who order others into harms way is being there to see the outcome of such actions, positive and otherwise.

On a related topic, in addition to the somewhat…

Posted in Obama makes midnight visit to Dover Air Force Base to honor fallen soldiers at 03:55 PM JST - 29th October
timorborder at 03:49 PM JST - 29th October

Well, thanks Uncle Sam, but don't slam the door on your way out.

Although in many policy areas I have been somewhat impressed (in relative terms) with how the new government is moving to address a number of pressing issues that the LDP either ignored or reinforced, unfortunately, their handling…

Posted in Japan to comprehensively review alliance with U.S.: Hatoyama at 03:49 PM JST - 29th October
timorborder at 10:03 AM JST - 29th October

Rake his studs over faces in the ruck

Doesn't everybody mate? Back in the day, raking furrows in your opponent's head was all part of the game. You handed it out and you took it. A good Saturday of rugby consisted of a bit of biff during the game, a…

Posted in Wallabies name team for Bledisloe Cup match against All Blacks at 10:03 AM JST - 29th October
timorborder at 09:54 AM JST - 29th October

And such are the mysteries of Japan's legal system.

Posted in Life sentence for ex-Red Army member to be finalized at 09:54 AM JST - 29th October
timorborder at 09:53 AM JST - 29th October

I can't see the courts allowing a retrial. That would/could prove the system is just a joke.

Exactly, home truths like this one would be just too much for the establishment to bear. Moreover, look for the local media to largely bury/ignore this issue.

Posted in Hanged man's widow seeks retrial over old DNA testing at 09:53 AM JST - 29th October
timorborder at 09:51 AM JST - 29th October

I could get on the moral outrage bandwagon, but hey, it is just another day in the Twilight Zone, aka Japan.

Anyway, I hope this woman gets literally shafted to the full extent of the law, meaning a long-term prison sentence and all the shame that should be associated with…

Posted in Woman held for taking indecent photos of 6-yr-old daughter for sale at 09:51 AM JST - 29th October
timorborder at 04:22 PM JST - 28th October

The structure, which can host up to 160 guests, features an innovative sound and light show of New Zealand tourism, nature, culture, food and wine and creative industries projected onto the inner structure.

This sounds like a rehash of what New Zealand did at the Expo down Aichi.

Just out…

Posted in Maori dance at 04:22 PM JST - 28th October