tkoind2 said...

tkoind2 at 09:14 AM JST - 18th November

some14some.

To say that China has the upper hand denies a great deal of reality. Yes China has invested heavily in the US. I would remind you that there was a time when Japan held a similar position at her peak.

Yes everyone is running to China to make money…

Posted in Obama's China trip shows power shifting at 09:14 AM JST - 18th November
tkoind2 at 02:05 PM JST - 17th November

Can't you people find anything useful to be up in arms about? There are millions of issues out there that need time and attention. But I guess it is easier for the right wing crowd to freak out over a simple well intentioned bow than to deal with a long…

Posted in Obama's bow to emperor causes outrage in Washington at 02:05 PM JST - 17th November
tkoind2 at 01:19 PM JST - 17th November

When will Japan find a leader who is not a complete moron? These old men are far to insulated from the rest of the world to have opinions that have any real value to the world. Instead they pander to the xenophobia and self-agrandizing fantacies of Japan and her place…

Posted in Ozawa won't retract remarks on Christianity at 01:19 PM JST - 17th November
tkoind2 at 01:05 PM JST - 17th November

andrewtokyo. Some great information.

I would challenge one thing. While the economic crisis is indeed a major factor, I believe that a considerable number of suicides are resulting from the increasing conflict between cultural/societal expectations and the reality of life in modern Japan.

Japanese culture can be restrictive and I…

Posted in More Tokyo train stations start using lights to stem suicides at 01:05 PM JST - 17th November
tkoind2 at 01:04 PM JST - 17th November

The conservatives are looking for any chance to attack Obama. These rabid Fox News types go off on ravings anytime anything is done by the leaders they oppose. So this should not be taken for more than partisan ravings of rabid conservatives anyway.

As for deference to a foreign leader.…

Posted in Obama's bow to emperor causes outrage in Washington at 01:04 PM JST - 17th November
tkoind2 at 10:25 AM JST - 17th November

Japan may have the opportunity to be a mediator in Asia. IF!

If the government does not return to a model where military power is encouraged.

If Japan retains her security agreement with the US and does not initiate a new arms race in Asia.

If Japan stops feeding the…

Posted in Japan has chance to be good mediator for Asia at 10:25 AM JST - 17th November
tkoind2 at 10:21 AM JST - 17th November

One more piece of evidence of the dumbing down of Japan. This country is suffering for a fatal disease called "Kawaii", anything that can be even vaguely interpreted at cute somehow becomes good and desirable. Another sign of just how shallow and empty this society is becoming. Looks = value…

Posted in Airhead female fans can't get enough of 'cool' accused killer Ichihashi at 10:21 AM JST - 17th November
tkoind2 at 04:40 PM JST - 16th November

Sailwind. The ablity to be coloquial does not indicate the ability to govern or to lead. I am happy for you that she does not tap into any insecurities you may have about social stratta, but bottom line could she do the job if she doesn't even understand what is…

Posted in Palin book goes after McCain camp at 04:40 PM JST - 16th November
tkoind2 at 04:31 PM JST - 16th November

I remain amazed that the ability of people to rationalize the destruction of species, environments etc...

Bottom line. Conserve the fish or they will be gone. And then what will you do about Japanese traditional food? Or what people are to eat? Then only Oyagi will be able to tell…

Posted in Stores, restaurants worried about record 40% cut in bluefin tuna catch at 04:31 PM JST - 16th November
tkoind2 at 04:21 PM JST - 16th November

Japan amazes me with the ability to miss the forest for the tree. People are jumping off platforms so Japan thinks, let's try to calm them down. When what Japan should be thinking about is "WHY!"

So here are some answers you may want to look into and find some…

Posted in More Tokyo train stations start using lights to stem suicides at 04:21 PM JST - 16th November