tkoind2 said...

tkoind2 at 05:56 PM JST - 9th November

these are not vague or abstract nouns seijichuudo9sha. The problem is that too many people think social and political responsibility is someone elses problem or are empty esoteric concepts. this thinking is precisely the problem.

It benefits the powerful for the rest of us to think we have no say…

Posted in U.S. has misused its position as superpower at 05:56 PM JST - 9th November
tkoind2 at 05:23 PM JST - 9th November

Bottom line for most countries is that the no longer represent people, but instead represent power interests. These rarely have the well being of human beings in mind. They have shareholders and profit targets to consider. So of course our policies then reflect the wrong priorities.

Normal working people need…

Posted in U.S. has misused its position as superpower at 05:23 PM JST - 9th November
tkoind2 at 03:04 PM JST - 9th November

numbskull. I agree it would be nice if the US learns. But as I posted earlier this problem stems from our priorities and thinking. As long as our economic will overrules our humanitarian thinking there will be no change. But change must originate with the people who demand consideration over…

Posted in U.S. has misused its position as superpower at 03:04 PM JST - 9th November
tkoind2 at 02:00 PM JST - 9th November

Sometimes I think people in Tokyo will cue up just for pleasure of cuing up. I mean don't you people have jobs? If you don't have jobs, don't you have things to do? Hobbies? Friends? Places to go? Things to see?

Why on earth would hundreds stand in line for…

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tkoind2 at 01:57 PM JST - 9th November

Hatoyama. Think, think some more and then make a decision. And be prepared for the consequences. You can't make everyone happy. And you must weigh the costs of bad policies with the US vs a few upset locals. Either way, decide and live with it.

Posted in Mass rally 'symbolizes mixed feelings of Okinawa residents': Hatoyama at 01:57 PM JST - 9th November
tkoind2 at 01:53 PM JST - 9th November

History shows that the fall of great empires and powers results in generations who will suffer from their collapse. How long did it take the world to recover from the fall of Rome? Even the Ottoman empire left many places with wounds their are still healing. Not to mention the…

Posted in U.S. has misused its position as superpower at 01:53 PM JST - 9th November
tkoind2 at 01:12 PM JST - 9th November

cow76. You do have it right that polarization in the US is a major issue. The problems are clear. Unrestrained capitalism is not working for the envirionment, workers, the social fabric or our long term economic well being. Revolution is not the answer. Nor is inaction or dogged adherence to…

Posted in U.S. has misused its position as superpower at 01:12 PM JST - 9th November
tkoind2 at 01:05 PM JST - 9th November

"No base anywhere" Wouldn't it be nice if we lived in a world where that was possible.

Japan, please do join reality and understand that you have been the very babied and protected favorite child for a long time. A lot of what you enjoy today is a direct result…

Posted in Anti-base rally at 01:05 PM JST - 9th November
tkoind2 at 11:48 AM JST - 9th November

Really sad to hear this outcome. Poor girl.

I think Japan is getting as twisted as the rest of the world. It had been better at hiding it, now it is getting to be common place. Very sad.

Posted in Torso, leg bones of college student found at 11:48 AM JST - 9th November
tkoind2 at 11:26 AM JST - 9th November

I watched 1955 and 1956 footage on a History Channel special last night where people were also protesting the base. I guess things don't change much despite the passage of time.

Japan needs to simply decide. Deal with her own security and take all the risks and costs associated with…

Posted in Anti-base rally at 11:26 AM JST - 9th November