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  timorborder at 11:29 AM JST - 13th October

  With two parties that are far to the right of center, I love it when Americans talk about "socialism" and "the left." If the nation were not so insular or self-preoccupied in its views, people would realise that there is nothing that comes close to socialism on the US political…

  Posted in Republicans deny 'sowing hatred' in campaign at 11:29 AM JST - 13th October

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  timorborder at 11:24 AM JST - 13th October

  Some of the folks here seem to think that the argument here centers on "martial arts." It doesn't. This guy was an applicant for a part of the military (or self defense force) that engages in activities that are not discussed at the dinner table. As such, although it was…

  Posted in MSDF petty officer dies after training fight against 15 people at 11:24 AM JST - 13th October

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  timorborder at 10:02 AM JST - 13th October

  I think it is important to seperate between McCain here and the puppet masters of the GOP. When Obama was called "an arab" (unfortunatley, a term of division and a slur on many Arab-Americans), McCain stepped in and set the record straight. On the other hand, the masters of wedge…

  Posted in Republicans deny 'sowing hatred' in campaign at 10:02 AM JST - 13th October

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  timorborder at 09:47 AM JST - 13th October

  This is just a cop out wrapped up in a good-looking package. Just a bit of push marketing by those protectionists at MOF. If you rewrite the message she is trying to convey, it sounds something like this "Dear brainwashed consumer, don't rock the boat and continue to pay many…

  Posted in Rei Kikukawa calls for improvement of food self-sufficiency ratio at 09:47 AM JST - 13th October

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  timorborder at 09:43 AM JST - 13th October

  Something here does not sound right. It definitely wasn't milling or "mad minute" training. Furthermore, in other countries people who "ring the bell" (to use US parlance) are usually treated as off limits. Look for this story to develop further, it sounds like those running this "exercise" are going to…

  Posted in MSDF petty officer dies after training fight against 15 people at 09:43 AM JST - 13th October

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  timorborder at 08:25 PM JST - 12th October

  And this is news. These places are death traps in waiting. Have not visited one, however, I can well imagine the layout and decor. Small cubicles, cheap seats made of materials that create toxic funs when burnt, shoddy wooden fittings that distort at the first hit of heat, really bad…

  Posted in Video-viewing establishments dodge fire prevention laws at 08:25 PM JST - 12th October

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  timorborder at 08:13 PM JST - 12th October

  You missed my point, I am a former infantry officer who has played war for real. Getting hung up on body counts used ends up with lots of "collateral damage," namely, the killing of innocent civilians, etc.

  Posted in 100 militants killed in southern Afghanistan at 08:13 PM JST - 12th October

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  timorborder at 06:40 PM JST - 12th October

  This is a bit worrying. Having news stories that quote big body counts is so Vietnam.

  Posted in 100 militants killed in southern Afghanistan at 06:40 PM JST - 12th October

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  timorborder at 03:27 PM JST - 12th October

  Have tried to keep an open mind with regard to the high drama which is the US election.

  I think McCain has been shafted by his own party as a bit of payback. The teaming with Palin is going to sink his Presidental bid. Also, I saw a clip of…

  Posted in Riding high, Obama rallies fans at 03:27 PM JST - 12th October

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  timorborder at 03:14 PM JST - 12th October

  So after 8 years, has this guy done anything right? Surely Bush will go down as one of the worst US Presidents. His litany of mistakes is endless. This economic meltdown is just the icing on the cake, or the shxt in the sandwich, whichever you prefer.

  Posted in Bush, allies seek to calm jittery investors at 03:14 PM JST - 12th October