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  • tkoind2 at 10:14 AM JST - 3rd September

    Wolfpack. The word Liberal may have had a very negative impact upon Ducacus. But I don't think anyone buys that as something dangerous any more. Just more doublespeak from a party afraid of change.

    The issue with Palin is very simple. Is she suitable to take on the presidency if…

    Posted in McCain says Palin's background was thoroughly checked at 10:14 AM JST - 3rd September

  • tkoind2 at 09:14 AM JST - 3rd September

    Anyone but Aso please. It would be like Rush Limbaugh becoming president of the US. Aso is a right wing nut job with little common sense to control what he says about key Asian neighbors. He will quickly alienate just about anyone he talks about. And there is zero evidence…

    Posted in LDP local execs in 22 prefectures support Aso as Fukuda's successor at 09:14 AM JST - 3rd September

  • tkoind2 at 09:09 AM JST - 3rd September

    To quote the immortal Monty Python: "And now for something completely different."

    China can praise Fukuda today. But Aso will reverse any gains with his persistent foot in mouth disease.

    Posted in China praises Fukuda for aiding thaw in Sino-Japanese relations at 09:09 AM JST - 3rd September

  • tkoind2 at 09:07 AM JST - 3rd September

    Sarge. Alaska hardly represents the rest of the nation. Even most Alaskan's I know admit that they are a unique state with a culture that is very different than the lower 48. So who cares how popular she is in Alaska?

    She's was a badly thought through ploy to snag…

    Posted in McCain says Palin's background was thoroughly checked at 09:07 AM JST - 3rd September

  • tkoind2 at 03:48 PM JST - 2nd September

    Shumatsu the point is that McCain's desires for policy will not drive APAC region policy. Japan is a political mess and China is the nation holding all the cards now.

    So the Duh point is that his vision for Asia is unrealistic. Got it now?

    Posted in McCain expects Japan to take lead role in regional, global affairs at 03:48 PM JST - 2nd September

  • tkoind2 at 03:06 PM JST - 2nd September

    Aso is a nightmare choice for more reasons than space will allow me to express. As Hughgarse wrote, he is Capt Gaff. And that is one of his least failings.

    The LDP needs to go. And the DJP is not fit to replace it as far as can be told.…

    Posted in Aso to run in LDP presidential race planned for Sept 22 at 03:06 PM JST - 2nd September

  • tkoind2 at 02:59 PM JST - 2nd September

    And just where does McCain obtain the authority to expect any other country to do anything he wants them to? He is not president and most likely won't be.

    In any case what the US wants for Asia is increasingly less likely as China's economic and political stature are allowing…

    Posted in McCain expects Japan to take lead role in regional, global affairs at 02:59 PM JST - 2nd September

  • tkoind2 at 11:52 AM JST - 2nd September

    irabujapanu: You are right that US politics are not a good example. But I think you are wrong about participation of foreign influences in Japan's politicial system. There are a lot of very long term expats here who could be good MPs. Japan should improve naturalization and PR conditions to…

    Posted in Fukuda resigns as prime minister to avoid political vacuum; Aso says he's willing to run for PM at 11:52 AM JST - 2nd September

  • tkoind2 at 10:39 AM JST - 2nd September

    The average person here votes for the name they know regardless of policies. Look at Ishihara and how this aweful old man keeps winning despite his obvious corruption and hatred for ordinary working people and small business in Tokyo.

    The LPD is full of sons of politicians elected on name…

    Posted in Fukuda resigns as prime minister to avoid political vacuum; Aso says he's willing to run for PM at 10:39 AM JST - 2nd September

  • tkoind2 at 09:19 AM JST - 2nd September

    To quote Dennis Hopper's character in Blue Velvet "Now it's dark." I thought Fukuda was about as grey a leader as you could hope to find. But he was better than Aso. But looks like now we have Aso up for his round at bat.

    Japan has no leader or…

    Posted in Fukuda resigns as prime minister to avoid political vacuum; Aso says he's willing to run for PM at 09:19 AM JST - 2nd September

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